y separately published work icon For Australia and Other Poems selected work   poetry  
  • Author:agent Henry Lawson http://www.poetrylibrary.edu.au/poets/lawson-henry
Issue Details: First known date: 1913... 1913 For Australia and Other Poems
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Contents

* Contents derived from the Melbourne, Victoria,:Standard Publishing , 1913 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
For Australiai"Now, with the wars of the world begin, they'll listen to you and me,", Henry Lawson , single work poetry (p. 1-4)
The Day Before I Diei"There's such a lot of work to do, for such a troubled head!", Henry Lawson , single work poetry (p. 5-6)
The Spirits of Our Fathersi"The spirits of our fathers rise not from every wave,", Henry Lawson , single work poetry (p. 7-13)
For All the Land to Seei"The cross-cut and the crowbar cross, and hang them on the wall,", Henry Lawson , single work poetry (p. 14-16)
Our Mistress and Our Queeni"We set no right above hers,", Henry Lawson , single work poetry (p. 17-26)
The Gathering of the Brown-Eyedi"The Brown Eyes came from Asia, where all mystery is true,", Henry Lawson , single work poetry (p. 27-31)
Who'll Wear the Beaten Colours?i"Who'll wear the beaten colours - and cheer the beaten men?", Henry Lawson , single work poetry (p. 32-35)
Macleay Street and Red Rock Lanei"Macleay Street looks to Mosman,", Henry Lawson , single work poetry (p. 36-40)
The Wantaritencanti"It watched me in the cradle laid, and from my boyhood's home", Henry Lawson , single work poetry (p. 41-43)
The Motor Cari"The motor car is sullen, like a thing that should not be;", Henry Lawson , single work poetry (p. 44-48)
"Our fathers toiled for bitter bread" Freedom on the Wallabyi"Australia's a big country", Henry Lawson , single work poetry
According to Colin Roderick, the poem was inspired by shearing disputes in Western Queensland and written for William Lane, at this time editor of the Brisbane Worker. Several versions of the poem exist.
 (p. 49-50)
Give Yourself a Showi"To my fellow sinners all, who, in hope and doubt,", Henry Lawson , single work poetry (p. 51-53)
"39"i"I only woke this morning", Henry Lawson , single work poetry (p. 54-56)
That Great Waiting Silencei"Where shall we go for prophecy? Where shall we go for proof?", Henry Lawson , single work poetry (p. 57-60)
Above Crow's Nest (Sydney)i"A blanket low and leaden,", Henry Lawson , single work poetry (p. 61-64)
To Be Amusedi"You ask me to be gay and glad", Henry Lawson , single work poetry (p. 65-69)
Australia's Peril : The Warningi"Not from the God of Nations direct shall the bolt be hurled,", Henry Lawson , single work poetry (p. 70-76)
The Federal Cityi"Oh! the folly, the waste, and the pity! Oh, the time that is flung behind!", Henry Lawson , single work poetry (p. 77-79)
"O7" Cypher Seveni"The nearer camp fires lighted,", Henry Lawson , single work poetry (p. 80-85)
Every Man Should Have a Riflei"So I sit and write and ponder, while the house is deaf and dumb,", Henry Lawson , single work poetry (p. 86-87)
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y separately published work icon For Australia and Other Poems Henry Lawson , Melbourne : Lothian , 1944 Z1313411 1944 selected work poetry Contains twelve poems originally published in a larger selection with this title in 1913.
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Works about this Work

Verses by Henry Lawson 1913 single work review
— Appears in: The Bulletin , 16 October vol. 34 no. 1757 1913; (p. 2)
— Review of For Australia and Other Poems Henry Lawson , 1913 selected work poetry
Verses by Henry Lawson 1913 single work review
— Appears in: The Bulletin , 16 October vol. 34 no. 1757 1913; (p. 2)
— Review of For Australia and Other Poems Henry Lawson , 1913 selected work poetry
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