All Ashore!
All Ashore! - fact Summary
Dedicated to Hugh Mccrae
A short, affectionate toast addressed to the poet Hugh McCrae. Lawson praises McCrae’s good nature, “poetry and art,” and carefree presence in Sydney, lamenting his absence and celebrating his qualities. The speaker offers warm, colloquial well-wishes — health, pay, drink, and friendship — closing with a personal benediction. The tone is convivial and sincere, a public farewell that mixes admiration with everyday Australian warmth.
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