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  2. EDITH NESBIT.

    Have you ever explored the shelf of children's books in an old library. old at least as we date age in Australia? Haae you struggled through "The Fairchild Family," Mrs. ...

    Article : 1,409 words
  3. EASTERN SCENES.

    Here I am, having journeyed in safety and comfort through Korea and Manchuria, and eager now to see all the fading glories of this incomparably fascinating city. Afraid only of ...

    Article : 1,155 words
  4. THE GEORGIAN SPIRIT.

    "A week ago I was in Amsterdam. You cannot visit the City of 140 canals and 365 bridges without pondering the portent of these supremely capable business men. They were ...

    Article : 1,609 words
  5. COOK ISLANDS.

    "We ask for your goodness. We ask for your love. We ask thee, for this child— The last bom child of Queen Victoria." ...

    Article : 1,090 words
  6. EARLY MISSIONARY ENTERPRISE IN THE PACIFIC.

    A rare woodcut, dated 1848, showing the destruction of a native idol at Aitutaki, in the Cook Islands group (now a dependency of the Dominion of New Zealand). ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 34 words
  7. THE FIRST FLAGS.

    After the initial discomforts inseparably connected with the establishment of a new colony were overcome, and the people had time to look about them one of the first ideas ...

    Article : 810 words
  8. "SMOKE."

    Smoke was a cat, a very beautiful one, with grey fur that looked as if it had been lightly powdered over, and topaz eyes. She had a cushion to sleep on, and a big green lawn to ...

    Article : 357 words
  9. FOR THE CHILDREN.

    (At a recent educational conterence, a protest was made that the Great Public Schools do not send enough boys into commercial life. An explanation was subsequently offered by a member of the ...

    Article : 211 words
  10. BIRD FLOCKS.

    Most, if not all, of our birds are naturally gregarious. They derive the same enjoyment from the company of their fellows as humans do, and at times foregather in flocks of ...

    Article : 626 words
  11. IN THE SUMMER PALACE, PEKIN

    Marble boat on the lake. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  12. SPEEDING.

    When we go out driving. James and I, I look with scorn when cars go by, 'Cos I hear Nanny say before we leave, "Drive slowly. James!" and I always heave ...

    Article : 159 words
  13. BLUEY.

    Bluey has become a well-known figure at the gates of a nearby suburban hospital in the Illawarra district. He is a handsome dark blue cattle dog, with a glossy black head and ...

    Article : 298 words
  14. QUACK[?] QUACK[?]

    You greet the rain as one may hail A fond friend over-rated, You wade in mud and wag your tail In pleasure, unabated. ...

    Article : 81 words
  15. CORFU.

    The Isles of Greece, where burning Sappho leved and sang[?]—Byron. Corfu is a jewel, set in the blue Aegean Sea, No words can adequately describe its ...

    Article : 392 words
  16. THE ANIMAL EXPRESS.

    Standing on the ancient wooden footbridge, I watched the long, heavy train emerge from the tunnel and rumble along the causeway, hauled by a smoking, sooty "50" class engine. ...

    Article : 248 words
  17. THE GREY CURRAWONG.

    A noisy but intelligent bird. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  18. JULY.

    Now Helios turns him from nis north extreme, And drives his fiery steeds with quickened steps Across the nether sky, hasting the dawn. ...

    Article : 155 words
  19. JACKO.

    Jacko was a one-month-old 'roo when given to our family. We fed him on milk, and he gradually thrived, though it was hard to thrive in that vast scorching plain. We lived near ...

    Article : 186 words
  20. SONG OF MIST.

    The mist comes in from the hills, and brings A sllence deep. Grey as the shadow of brooding wings. Soft as sleep ...

    Article : 45 words
  21. AFTER-GLOW.

    The adoration of our riper time Outweighs a youthful rapture. Souls that blend Love's nonage with the fellowship of friend ...

    Article : 110 words
  22. CONTENT.

    A cottage clean, a baby's bliss, A watching, walting wife, A waving hand, a greeting kiss. What more would I of life? ...

    Article : 28 words
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