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  2. RECOLLECTION.

    February the twelfth—George Meredith's birthday—recalls to me the day when, though only a child, I was privileged to meet him. Boxhill, white with the flowering garlic— ...

    Article : 534 words
  3. THE LANDSLIDE.

    During the past week or so the great topic of interest on the Blue Mountains has been the landslide, near Narrow Neck. From up and down the line visitors ...

    Article : 873 words
  4. HOME OF THE MAKO.

    The mako shark, caught off Cape Brett a few days ago, which weighed 738lb, is claimed as a world's record. According to Mr. David G. Stead, the Sydney authority, this fish is ...

    Article : 1,303 words
  5. SKY-STONES.

    The structure of the meteorites, and especially that of the chondritic aerolites has led to interesting conclusions as to the mode of aggregation of matter which resulted in the ...

    Article : 1,242 words
  6. A GIANT FROM THE BAY OF ISLANDS.

    Lord Grimthorpe (on the right) with the then record Mako shark weighing 630lb. which he caught off Cape Brett, New Zealand, in January, 1928. (The latest Mako captured weighs 798lb.). ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 42 words
  7. "OLD TOM."

    Many stories have been told of the manner in which the killers assisted the whalers at Twofold Bay in the days when it was a big whaling centre, and even in recent years the ...

    Article : 362 words
  8. AUSTRALIAN TRADE.

    I write this article because I have confidence in Australia and Australian goods, which should be found in every corner of this world. The future of Australia is not in the hands ...

    Article : 976 words
  9. HISTORICAL MEMORIES

    With the accident to Princess Beatrice, the youngest daughter of Queen Victoria, aunt of his Majesty King George V, and widow of the late Prince Henry of Battenburg, my ...

    Article : 802 words
  10. THE WIND.

    The wind fascinates me. Sometimes it whispers softly through the treetops, and sways the flowers to and fro in the sunlight. I think in this mood it is like some ...

    Article : 205 words
  11. FOR THE CHILDREN.

    The gum blossoms are dancing Upon the swaying trees. They're dancing in the sunlight, Their music is the breeze. ...

    Article : 122 words
  12. "POINTS AND TARLATANS."

    Shadows flit across my brain, and memories, well nigh forgotten stir once more, when I picture the tragic death of exquisite Anna Pavlova. I look back to 1920 and the sullen ...

    Article : 770 words
  13. BIRD LANGUAGE.

    In early morn 'tis beautiful To hear the birdies sing— So Joyously, so happily. It is n sign of spring. ...

    Article : 76 words
  14. THE RAINBOW BIRD.

    To those who have read G. Mclver's article on the rainbow bird in a recent "Herald," it may be of interest to know that this beautiful little creature of the feathered world is not ...

    Article : 148 words
  15. WHEN I'M GROWN UP.

    When I'm grown up I shan't wear socks or shoes; I'll choose To dress as little black boys do— ...

    Article : 65 words
  16. OUR FRIEND, THE CRIMINAL.

    "Do you want to murdher annybody, Heddle?" asked Sergeant Murphy. "Me?" answered Heddle in bewilderment. "Not likely. Why should I?" ...

    Article : 743 words
  17. A PICTURE AT KENSINGTON.

    Queen Victoria's first Council. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 8 words
  18. KENSINGTON PALACE.

    The Historic Clock Courtyard. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 6 words
  19. WHERE FAIRIES DANCE.

    It tinkle, tinkle, tinkles, As the icy crystals fall; And gurgles, roars, and sprinkles. Near ferns and gum-trees tall. ...

    Article : 68 words
  20. THE FAMILY.

    Our broodie has a family, Ten darling fluffy chicks, And I could stay most all the day To watch them playing tricks. ...

    Article : 154 words
  21. THISTLEDOWN.

    Drifting in my window yesterday, and today, numbers of "robbers," as we called them in childhood days, carry me back to summer days on the Liverpool Plains. ...

    Article : 320 words
  22. THE LEAD.

    There's a shudder down the shoal from the sullen swinging roll, At top of the full flood tide, Through the mirk that fouls the light at the ...

    Article : 327 words
  23. AERIAL TIMEKEEPER.

    A roaring drone, a dark speck in the faraway sky, gradually increasing in size and volume of sound. The "navvy" pauses, looks at his watch, and ...

    Article : 258 words
  24. THE SNOWDROP.

    Once upon a time the little Snowdrop had no flowers, and all the other flowering plants scorned it. The little plant was always longing to ...

    Article : 247 words
  25. PAVLOVA.

    She lived like a [?]ame in the night, As alive and as keen, And the thought of her glows more bright Than a real thing seen. ...

    Article : 152 words
  26. THE RAILWAY GARDEN AT NIGHT.

    Through the soot and dust of the railway Rise clumps of pointing spears, And the lavender holds her perfume As the dresses of faded years. ...

    Article : 87 words
  27. THE SON OF THE CARPENTER.

    (After reading "The Crown of Thorns" in "Herald" of January 24.) Perhaps you wonder why He chose that trade. But He would learn just how a cross in made. ...

    Article : 72 words
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