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Issue Details: First known date: 1857... 1857 Wattle Blossoms : Some of the Grave and Gay Reminiscences of an Old Colonist
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Notes

  • Preface: '"A good action brings its own reward;" therefore, having invested Half-a-Crown in the purchase of this little Book, the proceeds of which are to be given to help the Widows and Fatherless, you must console yourself that though the Book may be scarce worth your reading, the good action was worth doing; in the conviction, you will have the worth of your money, and the Book into the bargain. So begin it with a disposition to be pleased, and the Author thinks you will have no inclination to complain at its conclusion. If, however, you are one of that class of Readers who are never so well pleased as when they have something to grumble at, to a certainty you will be gratified to find the Author (poor fellow) has here and there blundered and floundered horribly. Thus, the two classes of Readers are pretty sure to be pleased. By the kindness of the public nearly the whole edition is ordered before publication; and, in the success of my First Book, none can be more pleased than, Gentle Reader, Yours respectfully, George Wright.'
  • Mentioned briefly in a review in My Note Books, 10 October 1857, p. 337.

Contents

* Contents derived from the Geelong, Geelong City - Geelong East area, Geelong area, Geelong - Terang - Lake Bolac area, Victoria,:Heath and Cordell , 1857 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
Little Thingsi"What are the Hills, and what the Mountains?", George Wright , single work poetry (p. 7)
Note: With title: Little Things, 1839
Denny O'Brien's Last Spree, George Wright , single work short story (p. 8-17)
Note: Illustration of bushman 'Denny O'Brien' confronting two aboriginal men: "Come on ye murthering thieves."
Adventures on a Winter's Night in Melbourne, 1841i"THRO' dismal vapours in the west", George Wright , single work poetry humour (p. 18-22)
Judge Willis, George Wright , single work prose
Account of the plot to discredit John Walpole Willis, first judge of the Supreme Court of "Australia Felix", by the Australian Felicean Society.
 (p. 22-24)
Lines on the Suspension of the Resident Judgei"Willis depos'd, each generous soul laments;", George Wright , single work poetry (p. 24-25)
Note: "Melbourne, June 28th, 1948."
The Yarra Yarra Blacks and the Tailor's Wig, George Wright , single work short story
Author's reminiscence about Aboriginal interactions with non-Aboriginal townspeople, which were often of a humorous nature. In particular this piece relates the tale of a tailor who removed his wig and frightened the Aboriginal people, who thought at first that he had removed his entire head.
 (p. 25-31)
Note: Illustration showing three Aboriginal men startled by the removal of the tailor's wig.
Old Winteri"Dark scowls the Heavens around the pole,", George Wright , single work poetry
Winter in England compared to winter in Australia.
 (p. 32-34)
Note: 'Geelong, 1841.'
May Day, 1841 May Dayi"What! May Day past and yet no bard,", G. W. 2 (fl. 1845-1849) , single work poetry (p. 35-36)
Note:
  • Written as: George Wright.
  • With title: May Day, 1841.
Ye Melancholie Storie of Maister Timothy Brown, Who, Suffering from Yelloe Fevere, Departeth for Ye Gold Regions : Showing Ye Uncertaintie and Mutabilitie of Human Affairesi"Oh, Ballarat! oh, Buninyong!", George Wright , single work poetry
Long ballad in seven fyttes, each with introductory summary. Also postscript in verse.
 (p. 37-49)
Note: Includes three illustrations of 'Timothy Brown'. Work originally written, "Geelong, Dec. 1, 1851"
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. 50-51)
The Children of Song, 1840i"I love not to muse on life's trouble and care;", George Wright , single work poetry (p. 52)
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