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  2. NORTH GERMANY.

    Long ago I went to Altona, in North Germany, in order to study the language, neglected at school. The town, then very quiet, and like all German cities, very clean, seemed to be only ...

    Article : 1,545 words
  3. TASMAN'S VOYAGE.

    The Mitchell Library has just received from London the original Tasman map showing Tasman's voyage of 1642, when he discovered Tasmania, New Zealand, the Fijis, and the ...

    Article : 932 words
  4. THE FANNY FISHER.

    When Mr. John Nicholson, shipbuilder, of the Upper Manning, during the year 1845 signed a contract with Mr. Henry Fisher, merchant, of Sydney, to build for him a barque ...

    Article : 1,436 words
  5. TASMAN MAP PRESENTED TO MITCHELL LIBRARY.

    A reproduction of the map of Tasman s voyage in 1642, when he discovered Tasmania, New Zealand, Fiji, and Tonga. The original has been obtained for the Mitchell Library from Princess George of Greece. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 41 words
  6. SANDALWOOD.

    [?] November 20, 1839, the famous John Williams, the apostle of Polynesia, and Dr. Harris landed from the Camden at Dillon Bay, on the island of Eromanga, New Hebrides. The ...

    Article : 1,207 words
  7. PARAGUAY TEA.

    In relation to defence I would like to say: (a) Defence has two aspects, outer and inner. So far, only the former has been referred to by writers on the subject. But the inner, or ...

    Article : 838 words
  8. FOR THE CHILDREN. BONNIE'S DOLLS.

    I often think that Bonnie, like the woman in the shoe, Has far too many children, she doesn't know what to do. ...

    Article : 180 words
  9. THE BLUE WRENS.

    Some years ago a pair of blue wrens made their nest in a climbing bean about twenty yards from our house. We found the nest with the eggs in it, and were much interested ...

    Article : 222 words
  10. GEORGE ROBERTSON.

    George Robertson, who did more for Australia and her literature than any man who had lived before him, finished his life work a few hours since and passed quietly away. ...

    Article : 1,033 words
  11. SEED BOXES.

    Placed high on a bench erected especially for the purpose, the two seed boxes (light wood that had once held 100z packets of cheese) stood side by side. Pieces of broken ...

    Article : 220 words
  12. "DADDY'S LITTLE MAN."

    Past my gateway any evening. As the sun is sinking low. You can glimpse a little figure (Ronnie's only three, you know). ...

    Article : 100 words
  13. THE GOOD FAIRIES.

    "Someone's creeping round our sunflowers, Nanny; Oh, Nanny, don't you care?" "But Valerie Elizabeth, it's only the Fairies ...

    Article : 103 words
  14. HIGH WINDS IN JAMAICA.

    A few days ago two brief cables reported a storm in Jamaica, the largest island of the British West Indies. The parishes of St. Thomas, St. Catherine, and St. Mary, and the ...

    Article : 592 words
  15. IF I WERE A FAIRY FOR A WEEK.

    How enjoyable it would be to be a fairy! I would have a silver frock, sparkling all over with dew-drops, which would reach my feet, a coronet of gold, and a magic wand, which ...

    Article : 230 words
  16. THE BANDICOOT.

    The Bandicoot, a handy coot Is far from being bandy. He has a mind sartorial; In fact, he's quite a dandy. ...

    Article : 73 words
  17. HIDDEN WATERFALLS

    Most Sydney folk are no doubt familiar with the waterfalls which lie near Lady Carrington Drive, between Waterfall and the Upper Causeway; but, how many know of the many ...

    Article : 196 words
  18. THE BARQUE, FANNY FISHER.

    Launched by Nicholson at Taree, in 1847. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 11 words
  19. ADDRESS TO THE SIRIUS ANCHOR IN MACQUARIE-PLACE.

    Auld roostle mudhook, there you lie, Ring, shank, and stock raised high and dry. Far frae your sombre native sky And northern seas; ...

    Article : 176 words
  20. MY SECRET.

    The shrill stars shrieked across the sky When the witch rode but last night; The wind in the tree-tops wailed and cried And the beaches groaned 'neath the surging ...

    Article : 188 words
  21. JERVIS BAY.

    Shorn of past triumphs, standings now alone. Deserted by the gallant ships of yore. No more the youthful footsteps rouse the stone To echoes, as they learn of naval lore[?] ...

    Article : 106 words
  22. THE SEAGULL.

    Storm-toss'd Seagull, restless thing[?] Steel-grey pinioned beauty neat, Seeking placid quarters Calmer than the waters ...

    Article : 67 words
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