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Issue Details: First known date: 1953... 1953 Freedom on the Wallaby : Poems of the Australian People
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Contents

* Contents derived from the Sydney, New South Wales,:Pinchgut Press , 1953 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
Introduction, Marjorie Pizer , single work criticism (p. 7-14)
Botany Bayi"Away with all whimsical bubbles of air,", John Freeth , single work poetry (p. 23)
Note: Published under the name R. B.
Sydney Cove A Fulfilled Prophecy Visit of Hope to Sydney Cove Visit of Hope to Sydney Cove Near Botany Bayi"Where Sydney Cove, her lucid bosom swells,", Erasmus Darwin , single work poetry (p. 24)
Note: With title: Visit of Hope to Sydney Cove
Colonial Nomenclaturei"'Twas said of Greece two thousand years ago,", John Dunmore Lang , extract poetry (p. 26-27)
Colonial Nomenclaturei"'Twas said of Greece two thousand years ago,", John Dunmore Lang , single work poetry satire
A satire on Governor Macquarie's propensity to name buildings and geographical landmarks after himself.
 (p. 26-27)
Seizure of the Cyprus Brig in Recherche Bay, Aug. 1829i"Come all you sons of Freedom, a chorus join with me,", Frank the Poet , single work poetry (p. 27-28)
From 'Australia', Valentia , extract poetry (p. 28-29)
Hail South Australiai"Hail South Australia! blessed clime,", W. , single work poetry humour (p. 29-30)
The Price of Freedomi"They tell us that freedom's a holiday dress,", Robert Lowe , single work poetry (p. 30)
Song of the Squatters Songs of the Squattersi"The Commissioner bet me a pony - I won,", Robert Lowe , single work poetry (p. 31-32)
Pale am I, Witnessing the Thousand Illsi"Pale am I, witnessing the thousand ills", Charles Harpur , single work poetry (p. 32)
The Bard of Humanityi"The ever-influencing Bard is one", Charles Harpur , single work poetry (p. 32)
True and False Gloryi"How long shall splendid guilt mankind deceive?", Charles Harpur , single work poetry (p. 33)
The Tree of Liberty : A Song for the Futurei"We'll plant a Tree of Liberty", Charles Harpur , single work poetry (p. 33-34)
Our Coming Countrymeni"England's poor, who wanderers be", Henry Parkes , extract poetry (p. 34-35)
The Old Bark Huti"Oh, my name is Bob the swagman, and I'll have you understand", Anonymous , single work poetry (p. 35-7)
Note: First line: 'Oh, my name is Bob the Swagman, before you all I stand,'.
Jimmy Sago, Jackarooi"If you want a situation, I'll just tell you the plan", single work poetry (p. 37-38)
Untitledi"Oh! paradox most rare, most strange, and sad,", Caroline W. Leakey , single work poetry (p. 40)
The Disappointed New Chumi"When a swellish young new chum arrives in Australia,", J Small , single work poetry (p. 41)
Note: Author's name corrected on page 198.
The Old Chum's Musings : Suggested by the Commencement of the Geelong and Melbourne Railway, September 20th, 1858i"Not long ago, and down the Barwon's stream,", George Wright , single work poetry (p. 41)
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