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Issue Details: First known date: 1897... 1897 Where the Dead Men Lie, and Other Poems
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Contents

* Contents derived from the Sydney, New South Wales,:Angus and Robertson , 1897 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
Skeetai"Our Skeeta was married! our Skeeta! the tomboy and pet of the place -", Barcroft Boake , single work poetry (p. 86-92)
On the Boundaryi"I love the ancient boundary-fence,", Barcroft Boake , single work poetry (p. 93)
How Babs Malone Cut Down the Fieldi"Now the squatters and the "cockies",", Barcroft Boake , single work poetry (p. 95-103)
At the "J.C." (West Queensland)i"None ever knew his name,", Barcroft Boake , single work poetry (p. 104-105)
Jack Corrigani""It's my shout this time, boys; so come along and breast the bar,", Barcroft Boake , single work poetry (p. 106-112)
Down the Riveri"Hark, the sound of it drawing nearer,", Barcroft Boake , single work poetry (p. 113-115)
Kelly's Conversioni"Kelly the "Rager" half opened an eye", Barcroft Boake , single work poetry (p. 116-121)
On the Rangei"On Nungar the mists of the morning hung low,", Barcroft Boake , single work poetry (p. 122-127)
Deserted : As Seen at Devlin's Sidingi"What made the porter stare so hard? what made the porter stare", Barcroft Boake , single work poetry (p. 128-131)
Featherstonhaughi"Brookong station lay half-asleep", Barcroft Boake , single work poetry (p. 132-135)
Desireei"Will she spring with a blush", Barcroft Boake , single work poetry (p. 136--139)
Where the Dead Men Liei"Out on the wastes of the Never Never-", Barcroft Boake , single work poetry
A poem about the many man - settlers - who perished in the Australian outback, with allusions to the landscape itself as a possible cause of these deaths. 
 (p. 140-142)
An Easter Rhyme - Rather Latei"Easter Monday in the city -", Barcroft Boake , single work poetry (p. 202-203)
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