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Issue Details: First known date: 1935... 1935 Original Verse
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* Contents derived from the Brisbane, Queensland,:J. Sweeney , 1935 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
Proston Sportsi"Working and toiling from morn til night,", J. Sweeney , single work poetry (p. 3)
Clew Bayi"There are many scenes in Erin that to this fond heart are dear,", J. Sweeney , single work poetry (p. 4)
My Native Landi"Australia, Australia, great native land of mine,", J. Sweeney , single work poetry (p. 5)
The Days of Long Agoi"In days of long ago the world seemed wondrous, great and wide,", J. Sweeney , single work poetry (p. 6)
Brisbane Rosei"In warm, sunny Queensland, where grandeur reigns supreme,", J. Sweeney , single work poetry (p. 7)
When I Was a Boyi"Past milestones on the road of life, all on that course must run,", J. Sweeney , single work poetry (p. 8-9)
National Anthemi"Forward, Australia, in vigorous youth,", J. Sweeney , single work poetry (p. 9)
The Old White Cowi"I liked the farm, the dairy once; I also liked the plough;", J. Sweeney , single work poetry (p. 10)
Sweated Labouri"My memory will cease to be before I shall forget", J. Sweeney , single work poetry (p. 11)
Ode to Australiai"To wander o'er your fertile plain quite free from every care,", J. Sweeney , single work poetry (p. 12)
The Bridge at Sydneyi"High above the water in the bright and balmy air,", J. Sweeney , single work poetry (p. 13)
Humorous Lines on Taxesi"When I wish to write on politics I often hesitate,", J. Sweeney , single work poetry (p. 14-15)
Get Out in the Bushi"Get out in the bush and there settle down,", J. Sweeney , single work poetry (p. 15)
Droughti"How long will the dread, widespread blight, this awful drought remain?", J. Sweeney , single work poetry (p. 16-17)
Sequel to the Droughti"The drought is now well over; we soon will be in clover;", J. Sweeney , single work poetry (p. 17)
A Swagman's Opinion of Politiciansi"They say that we are lazy,", J. Sweeney , single work poetry (p. 18-19)
The Exilei"Beneath the far-flung Southern Cross, when the sun is blazing hot,", J. Sweeney , single work poetry (p. 19)
Beauties of Galwayi"If ever you go to the Emerald Isle,", J. Sweeney , single work poetry (p. 20-21)
A Valued Friendi"I'm lonely Ed., and very sad, and sombre here to-day;", J. Sweeney , single work poetry (p. 22-23)
My Songi"I wish that I could write a song", J. Sweeney , single work poetry (p. 23)
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