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 142023

The Old Bush School – Australian Song

The Old Bush School is an Australian Song written by John O’Brien (1878-1952). It was first performed in 1919 at the Tivoli Theatre in Sydney, New South Wales.

Feb 142023

At Casey’s After Mass – Australian Song

At Casey's After Mass - Australian Song

“At Casey’s After Mass” is an Australian Song written by John O’Brien (1878-1952). This song has been recorded by a number of artists including Slim Dusty, the Clancy Brothers etc.

Feb 142023

The Careys -Australian Song

The Careys - Australian Song

John O’Brien (1878-1952) wrote many Australian songs including “The Careys”, which has been recorded by numerous artists including Slim Dusty and John Williamson.

Feb 142023

One by One – Australian Song

One by One - Australian Song

One by One is an Australian Song written by John O’Brien (1878-1952). The song was well known as a popular recitation piece in the late 1900s and early 1910s.