Feb 102023

New Country – Australian Poem

New Country

New Country is a poem written by Mary Hannay Foott (1846-1918). It is an example of bush poetry and it expresses the beauty of nature in a way that makes it seem almost mystical.

Feb 072023

The Clever Cat – Australian Song

The Clever Cat - Australian Song

The Clever Cat is a famous Australian song by Mary Hannay Foott which was written in 1889. The song tells the story of a cat who plays tricks on everyone around him.

Feb 072023

The Waradgery Tribe – Australian Song

The Waradgery Tribe - Australian Song

“The Waradgery Tribe” is an Australian Song written by Mary Gilmore (1865-1962). This song tells the story of a group of Aboriginal people.

Feb 072023

No Foe Shall Gather Our Harvest – Australian Song

No Foe Shall Gather Our Harvest - Australian Song

“No Foe Shall Gather Our Harvest” is an Australian song written by Mary Gilmore. The song was sung to a traditional Irish air and became one of the most popular songs about the First World War in Australia.

Feb 072023

A Little Ghost – Australian Song

A Little Ghost - Australian Song

“A Little Ghost” is an Australian Song written by Mary Gilmore (1865-1962), and published in 1919.

Feb 072023

Whistling Men – Australian Song

Whistling Men is an Australian Song written by Mary Gilmore (1865-1962).

Whistling Men is an Australian Song written by Mary Gilmore (1865-1962) and arranged by David Miller.

Feb 072023

Said Hanrahan – Australian Song

Said Hanrahan - Australian Song

“Said Hanrahan” is an Australian Song written by John O’Brien (1878-1952). The song has been recorded by many artists throughout the years