Melba's gift book of Australian art and literature (1915)
Peterson, Franklin Sievewright, 1861-, Melba, Nellie, Dame, 1861-1931 · Melbourne : G. Robertson · leaf 138
The only occasion on which his impenetrability presentedan opening was when he shook a lively four-foot tiger snake outof his blanket. He sprang into the air with a yell; while I rushedfor my shotgun and a cartridge. After I had bagged the reptilehe stood looking at the wriggling remains in a… … Mallacoota, Vic. To Beatrice. By LOUIS LAVATER. Dearest! While this dull body worms its tvayFrom dark to dark, through darkness, how my soulFor ever would pursue a separate goalWith faintings, flutterings, douhtings yea or nay!What rosy ardours, what wan droopings greyBeset it; in what dismal night…
Australian literature · Art, Australian
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