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Issue Details: First known date: 1868... 1868 Prince Alfred's Wreath : A Collection of Australian Poems
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In aid of the Prince Alfred Hospital Fund. Issued to commemorate the visit of Prince Alfred to the Australian colonies in 1868. A number of the poems which appear in this volume express indignation and shame at O'Farrell's attempted assassination of Prince Alfred, made during the Prince's visit to Sydney.

Notes

  • Also includes the poem 'The Thanksgiving Hymn', by the 19th century English author Derwent Coleridge, (pp. 18-19).
  • Contents indexed selectively.

Contents

* Contents derived from the Sydney, New South Wales,:A. W. Douglas , 1868 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
Welcome, Royal Alfredi"Son of the Kings! in loyal love,", J. Sheridan Moore , single work poetry (p. 5-7)
The Lady Australia to Her Prince on Valentine's Day, 1868i"A maid, my Prince, with blushing cheek,", Zachary Barry , single work poetry (p. 8-12)
Australia Vindexi"Who cometh from fields of the South", Henry Kendall , single work poetry (p. 12-14)
Linesi"Weep now; for tears are blessed things", Thomas Smith , single work poetry (p. 15-16)
Australia's Guesti"A gentle memory of a far-off home,", W. M. A. , single work poetry (p. 16-17)
In Hyde Park : March 13, 1868i"They come from the highways of labour,", Henry Kendall , single work poetry (p. 19-22)
Note: With title: 'In Hyde Park : March 13th, 1868'
The Expectationi"As when o'er woodland, hill, or bay,", W. H. H. Yarrington , single work poetry (p. 22-23)
The Arrivali"Though their brightness may be shrouded,", W. H. H. Yarrington , single work poetry (p. 23-24)
The Landingi"Shine forth bravely, glorious sun!", W. H. H. Yarrington , single work poetry (p. 24)
The Welcomei"With one united heart and voice,", W. H. H. Yarrington , single work poetry (p. 25-26)
In Our Midsti"See him now, our hearts desire,", W. H. H. Yarrington , single work poetry (p. 26-27)
March 12thi"Darkest day of all the years!", W. H. H. Yarrington , single work poetry (p. 27-28)
Smiles and Tearsi"Thousands, thousands every where", W. H. H. Yarrington , single work poetry (p. 28)
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Prince Albert's Wreath 1868 single work advertisement
— Appears in: The Empire , 9 April no. 5113 1868; (p. 1) The Empire , 10 April no. 5114 1868; (p. 1)

An advertisement informing the public that the poetry collection Prince Alfred's Wreath is now available at a cost of one shilling.
Prince Alfred's Wreath : Poetry 1868 single work advertisement
— Appears in: The Empire , 4 April no. [5109] 1868; (p. 1)

An advertisement for the soon-to-be published poetry collection The Prince's Wreath.
The Prince's Wreath : Poetry W. H. H. Yarrington , 1868 single work advertisement
— Appears in: The Empire , 28 March no. 5103 (p. 1)

An advertisement for the soon-to-be published poetry collection The Prince's Wreath 'in aid of the Prince Alfred Hospital Fund'.
The Prince's Wreath : Poetry W. H. H. Yarrington , 1868 single work advertisement
— Appears in: The Empire , 28 March no. 5103 (p. 1)

An advertisement for the soon-to-be published poetry collection The Prince's Wreath 'in aid of the Prince Alfred Hospital Fund'.
Prince Alfred's Wreath : Poetry 1868 single work advertisement
— Appears in: The Empire , 4 April no. [5109] 1868; (p. 1)

An advertisement for the soon-to-be published poetry collection The Prince's Wreath.
Prince Albert's Wreath 1868 single work advertisement
— Appears in: The Empire , 9 April no. 5113 1868; (p. 1) The Empire , 10 April no. 5114 1868; (p. 1)

An advertisement informing the public that the poetry collection Prince Alfred's Wreath is now available at a cost of one shilling.
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