"Old Mathews drank to drown sorrow, which is the strongest swimmer in the world."

"When the school children of Australia are told more truths about their own country, and fewer lies about the virtues …"

"It cannot be denied that these colonies are bitterly jealous of each other’s position in the esteem of the English up…"

"If Federation — whether Imperial or of the world — should ever appear in a better light than at present there will be…"

"Proud Queen of isles! Thou sittest vast, alone, A host of vassals bending round thy throne: Like some fair swan that …"

"And, oh Britannia! should'st thou cease to ride Despotic Empress of old Ocean's tide;— Should thy tam'd Lion—spent hi…"

"One flower is always best; And, hidden near the nest, One bird of all the brood Will sanctify the wood."

"What shall I wish you Robbie Croll— A girl, a book, or wine? For sages tell, who these control Shall taste of the div…"

"The popular idea of an advocate of women's rights is this:—she is an angular hard-featured withered creature with a s…"

"The cruel girls we loved Are over forty. Their subtle daughters Have stolen their beauty; And with a blue stare Of co…"