Feb 102023

Weary – Australian Song

Weary - Australian Song

Weary is an Australian song written by C J Dennis. The song was first published in 1906, as part of his book The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke and Other Verses

Feb 102023

An Old Master – Australian Song

An Old Master - Australian Song

“An Old Master” is a song written by C. J. Dennis (1876-1938); an Australian poet, writer, and performer of bush songs.

Feb 102023

Hopeful Hawkins – Australian Song

Hopeful Hawkins - Australian Song

“Hopeful Hawkins” is an Australian Song written by C. J. Dennis (1876-1938). This song takes us back to times when we were young and dreamed about a better life.

Feb 102023

Brown’s Tram – Australian Song

Brown's Tram - Australian Song

This is a song about Brown’s Tram. It’s about the tram that runs through Melbourne and Adelaide, and it’s about the people who ride in it

Feb 102023

My Poor Relation – Australian Song

My Poor Relation - Australian Song

“My Poor Relation” is an Australian Song written by C. J. Dennis. The song was first published in the book “Rhymes of a Red Cross Man” (1916).

Feb 102023

The Kid – Australian Song

The Kid - Australian Song

The Kid is an Australian classic written by C.J. Dennis (1876-1938). It tells the story of a young boy growing up in rural Australia

Feb 102023

The Silent Member – Australian Song

silent-member - Australian Poem

“The Silent Member” was first published by C. J Dennis in his book, “On the Road to Gundagai”. It has since become one of the most famous Australian songs in history

Feb 102023

No Message – Australian Poem

No Message - Australian Poem

“No Message” is a popular Australian poem written by Mary Hannay Foott (1846-1918). The poem is still widely known today and reproduced in many contexts.

Feb 102023

In Time of Drought – Australian Poem

In Time of Drought - Australian Poem

In Time of Drought is a poem about the importance of conserving water. This poem has been used at primary schools around Australia to teach students about the value and value on what we have in this country.