Feb 172023

The Box-Tree’s Love – Australian Poem

The Box-Tree's Love - Australian Poem

The Box-Tree’s Love is a very short Australian poem, written in 1889 by Barcroft Henry Boake. The poem was published as a piece of verse in the Australian Journal.

Feb 172023

Josephus Riley – Australian Poem

Josephus Riley - Australian Poem

Josephus Riley is an Australian poem written by Barcroft Henry Boake (1866-1892). The poem also appears in the book entitled “On the Track in Australia”.

Feb 172023

Where the Dead Men Lie – Australian Poem

Where the Dead Men Lie

Barcroft Henry Boake (1866-1892) is an Australian Poet who has written “Where the Dead Men Lie”. The poem is about the hardships and experiences undergo by the convicts in Australia

Feb 142023

‘Twixt the Wings of the Yard – Australian Song

'Twixt the Wings of the Yard

‘Twixt the Wings of the Yard is an Australian Song written by Barcroft Henry Boake. This song was adopted by The Australian folk-song writers and composers of the early nineteenth century

Feb 142023

Our Visitor – Australian Poem

“Our Visitor” is an Australian Poem written by Barcroft Henry Boake (1866-1892). There’s a fellow on the station(He dropped in on a call,Just casual – to stay a pleasant week),He’s a banker’s near relation,Strongly built, and…Continue Reading

Feb 142023

Kelly’s Conversion – Australian Poem

Kelly's Conversion - Australian Poem

“Kelly’s Conversion” is an Australian Poem written by Barcroft Henry Boake (1866-1892). The poem looks at Australia during the time of bushrangers

Feb 072023

How Babs Malone Cut Down the Field

How Babs Malone Cut Down the Field

“How Babs Malone Cut Down the Field” is a humorous Australian song written by Barcroft Henry Boake (1866-1892), a popular composer of his day.