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  2. 140 YEARS AGO.

    It whs as an echo of the dim past; for while occupied in sorting out old papers and miscellaneous rubbish that had accumulated for years, I chanced upon an old newspaper, ...

    Article : 1,543 words
  3. ANOTHER MONICA.

    The picture reproduced herewith is from an engraving in the possession of Mrs. Wearne, of Wollongong, a niece of the great missionary who met his death at the hands of the natives ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 667 words
  4. FIRST FLEET RELICS.

    Anniversary Day is an appropriate time to make a suggestion that, as the years are passing, an effort should be made to at least locate, if not gather together, all remaining ...

    Article : 1,371 words
  5. ANNIVERSARY DAY.

    Some people look askance at Christmas and New Year, arguing that the actual date is lost in the mists of the past. The same with the day we celebrate. Not that its origin is ...

    Article : 1,115 words
  6. LA PEROUSE RELICS.

    The relics are displayed in the Marine Museum, Paris, on a model of the La Perouse monument, Botany Bay. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  7. ROBERT BURNS.

    Portraits of Burns in his external aspect have been preserved to us, notably those by Naismith and Skirvlng; but these so differ from one another that we are somewhat ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 1,605 words
  8. OUR FOUNDER.

    Though Governor Phillip's policy was, more or less circumscribed by the Home authorities, circumstances frequently arose which called for definite and purposive action on his part. His ...

    Article : 1,590 words
  9. GRANDMOTHER'S DOG.

    Nelson had no clever ways to endear him to us; in fact, we rather feared him when we first saw him. We were young, and he was so large and disobedient. Grandmother did not ...

    Article : 365 words
  10. FOR THE CHILDREN.

    So the King keeps bullocks, The Prince of Wales, too. And I can't help wond'ring Whatever would they do, ...

    Article : 91 words
  11. COLOUR.

    From where I lie I see a sailing ship Against an orange sky; And trees of green ...

    Article : 60 words
  12. TRIOLET.

    The sun is spending a day in bed; A goblin told me so. The sky is grey, because, he said, The sun is spending a day in bed ...

    Article : 60 words
  13. MUSIC HATH CHARMS.

    Another Kookaburra yarn! But it is rather an unusual one, as it does not depict our little feathered friend in the role of the Laughing Jackass. I have learnt to love him in ...

    Article : 241 words
  14. MODERN MAORIS.

    Lady Carroll died on November 1 at Gisborne, in New Zealand. She was a beloved Maori chleftalness of the East Coast tribes, being the daughter of Rlperiata Kahutia and ...

    Article : 673 words
  15. "SUNBEAMS AND MOONBEAMS."

    When a tiny ray of sunshine Comes stealing through my room, With a flourish of his banners, The sun is here—so soon! ...

    Article : 109 words
  16. WILD BIRD LIFE.

    The Rainbow Bird or Bee-eater (Merops ornatus) does not subsist on bees as the latter name might suggest. It will eat bees if within reach, but I have known the birds to ...

    Article : 517 words
  17. NOAH'S BIRTHDAY PARTY.

    'Twas early morn, and the sun shone bright on the Ark, which presented a wonderful sight. Six hundred years of age that day was Captain Noah, who thE' getting grey, was looking ...

    Article : 302 words
  18. TIGER.

    Tiger's name is Tiger, and I guess they must be wrong When they say that he's a pussy, 'cos his eyes ...

    Article : 86 words
  19. DREAMER OF DREAMS.

    Oh what can I sell you, Dreamer of Dreams, What tales can I sell you to-day? I've many to pick and choose from, Such wonders of far away. ...

    Article : 142 words
  20. THE CROWN OF THORNS.

    The searing briars twined around His head; The sceptred reed within His nerveless hand; His vestment bloodied o'er, behold Him stand— ...

    Article : 120 words
  21. BURRAGORANG, EVENING.

    Here, undlscovered might the dark tower hide, Whereof two poets told th' imagined quest; Frowning, great gable-ended mountains bide, Their stony forehcads reddining to the west. ...

    Article : 64 words
  22. WOOERS.

    Oh, one brought me jewels, And one brought me flowers, One made fine verse for me, He'd gallant me for hours. ...

    Article : 55 words
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