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  2. WINDJAMMER DAYS.

    Six years is not a very large slice out of a man's life when one is nearing the 70th milestone. But when it is remembered that they were years of youth, into which were crammed ...

    Article : 1,477 words
  3. A VIRILE VETERAN.

    The recent mention in the columns of the "Sydney Morning Herald" that next month The King's School, Parramatta, would celebrate its centenary, draws attention to the fact that ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 1,192 words
  4. A GREAT RAT KILLER.

    Altogether Australia possesses about thirty differtnt species of the eagle hawk, and kite families, and the letter-winged kite (Elanus scriptus) is among the most beautiful and ...

    Article : 1,524 words
  5. WONDERFUL SCENERY.

    The charms of Northern Queensland are widely known, and the Barrier Reef, undoubtedly one of the greatest tourist attractions in Australia, is beginning to come into its own, ...

    Article : 1,005 words
  6. INTERESTING WEDDING GROUP AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE, SYDNEY, IN 1897.

    The present Viceroy of India, Lord Willingdon, is standing (in civilian dress) near the centre of the second row. His wife is sitting on the extreme right. Behind her stands Lord Kilmorey, next to whom are Lord Brassey and Lord Hampden (directly behind Lady Brassey and the bride). At the back, on the left, Lord Richard Nevill is standing behind Sir Frederick Darley. The bride's mother, Lady Hampden, is sitting in front of Lord Willingdon. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  7. A PUP'S AUTOBIOGRAPHY.

    I'm only an ugly, shaggy-coated Irish-terrier, with no redeeming feature, except my great devotion and loyalty to my master. For him I would die gladly. ...

    Article : 728 words
  8. PERIL IN THE BUSH.

    A glare in the dark western sky, like an aftermath of sunset! But at 9 o'clock, after a sultry, scorching day, it could have but one meaning and that—fire! ...

    Article : 644 words
  9. FOR THE CHILDREN. NIGHT.

    "Oh, night shall be," the good Lord said, "for those who grieve by day, And I will send My angel forth to shut the light away; ...

    Article : 209 words
  10. LORD WILLINGDON.

    Many Australians will remember Lord Willingdon, who has acted so promptly in ordering the arrest of the toothless Mr. Gandhi. As Captain Freeman Thomas, in his capacity of ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 674 words
  11. DEPARTED GLORY.

    I might have stood in the deserted streets of Athens, and doubt whether I would have gazed with more mingled feelings than those I experienced in this place. Here before me ...

    Article : 355 words
  12. THIS OF LOVE.

    Some, like a stealthy robber in the night Entering a temple, strip the altar bare. Some raise a monument to their delight, Or hew to earth the heavenward-leading ...

    Article : 152 words
  13. DUKE.

    Duke was a homely old neddy, his shambling galt and raggedy head, which appeared several sizes too large for him, being in no wise in keeping with his aristocratic title. Nor were ...

    Article : 505 words
  14. SAND PUDDINGS.

    Whenever playing near the surf With bucket and with spade, It's fun to see how skilfully Sand puddings can be made! ...

    Article : 113 words
  15. "DISPARITY."

    "Kevin, you're twelve, and the baby is four, You're three times the age of your brother, no more, And though at the moment his age you are ...

    Article : 73 words
  16. ROUGH DAY.

    Out in the wild and wanton weather, Under the are of ashen sky, The black, carved banksias bend together, And the screaming gulls go winging by! ...

    Article : 156 words
  17. BLACK AND WHITE MAGIC.

    I know the wide horizons Of men who blaze far trails; I share his lonely watches Who past known seamark sails; ...

    Article : 101 words
  18. SURPRISE.

    He said: "For me the lone flight, The world above!" And then, spreading his wings, he straightway fell ...

    Article : 66 words
  19. THE PLUM TREE.

    I was suddenly longing there— There in the city street— For the sight of my snow-white plum tree, Warmly scented and sweet. ...

    Article : 73 words
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