A list of commemorative dates and historical events which are significant in terms of Australia’s national identity and culture. These … [Read More...] about Significant events and commemorative dates
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Timeline of Australian history and culture
This list is a timeline of various events which are considered to be significant in Australian history and in the development of Australian … [Read More...] about Timeline of Australian history and culture
A list of significant Australiana
Animals; Architecture; Art; Artists; Authors; Books; Bushrangers; Clothes; Entertainment; Explorers; Fictional characters; Flora; Food; … [Read More...] about A list of significant Australiana
Recommended poetry
This list includes some of the best poetry produced by Australian writers. Whilst choosing the best of Australian poetry is a subjective … [Read More...] about Recommended poetry
Early music [videos]
Music from the early years of Australia. Arranged chronologically by years of prominent activity. These are “music videos”, but not … [Read More...] about Early music [videos]
Folk music and bush music [videos]
Songs Bound For Botany Bay Bound for South Australia Click Go the Shears The Dying Stockman Give Me a Home Among the … [Read More...] about Folk music and bush music [videos]
Rock music and pop music [videos]
Australian rock and roll, pop music, and Top 40 hits. Songs, singers, musicians, and groups. Mostly pop and rock from the 1950s up to the … [Read More...] about Rock music and pop music [videos]
Books
Various books and booklets of Australian literature. [Arranged alphabetically by title.] Around the Boree Log and Other Verses [by John … [Read More...] about Books
Featured articles
The birth of Ned Kelly
The date of Ned Kelly’s birth is not specifically known, as the records of his baptism have been lost. There are several theories as to the … [Read More...] about The birth of Ned Kelly
The Ode of Remembrance
The “Ode of Remembrance”, also known as simply “The Ode”, is commonly recited at remembrance services in Australia, on Anzac Day (25 April) … [Read More...] about The Ode of Remembrance
Significant events
Australia Day
Australia Day, the 26th of January, is the anniversary of the foundation of the British colony at Sydney, New South Wales, in 1788. In early … [Read More...] about Australia Day
May Day
Various articles relating to May Day, and May Day celebrations. May Day has long been observed in European cultures, as a celebration of … [Read More...] about May Day
The Eureka Rebellion
Various articles relating to the Eureka Rebellion of 1854, the Battle of the Eureka Stockade (3rd December 1854), the subsequent Eureka … [Read More...] about The Eureka Rebellion
Anzac Day
Articles, letters, and poems regarding Anzac Day, the Anzacs, the Gallipoli landings, and the Dardanelles campaign. Heroes of the … [Read More...] about Anzac Day
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John O’Brien (Patrick Joseph Hartigan)
John O’Brien was the pen-name of Patrick Joseph Hartigan (1878-1952), an author, poet, and Catholic priest. He wrote four books (two of … [Read More...] about John O’Brien (Patrick Joseph Hartigan)
Joseph Furphy
Joseph Furphy (1843-1912) was an author, poet, farmer, bullock-driver, and iron worker. He is best known as the author of the novel Such is … [Read More...] about Joseph Furphy
Featured poetry
Lost [poem by Banjo Paterson]
[Editor: This poem by “Banjo” Paterson was published in The Man from Snowy River and Other Verses, 1895; previously published in The Sydney … [Read More...] about Lost [poem by Banjo Paterson]
Son of a Fool [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in Backblock Ballads and Other Verses (1913) and Backblock Ballads and Later Verses … [Read More...] about Son of a Fool [poem by C. J. Dennis]
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Wattle Day
Articles, letters, and poems regarding Wattle Day, the Wattle Day League, and wattle trees. The Wattle Tree [poem, 1 January 1876] Ode … [Read More...] about Wattle Day
The “flu” [5 September 1918]
[Editor: This article about the Spanish Flu was published in the Kalgoorlie Miner (Kalgoorlie, WA), 5 September 1918.] The … [Read More...] about The “flu” [5 September 1918]
Influenza epidemic: Outbreak at Broadmeadows camp: Two hundred soldiers in hospital [17 August 1918]
[Editor: This article about the Spanish Flu was published in The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 17 August 1918.] Influenza epidemic Outbreak … [Read More...] about Influenza epidemic: Outbreak at Broadmeadows camp: Two hundred soldiers in hospital [17 August 1918]
When rum was money [by Vincent Hayden, 10 July 1948]
[Editor: This article by Vincent Hayden was published in The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 10 July 1948.] When rum was money Early in … [Read More...] about When rum was money [by Vincent Hayden, 10 July 1948]
Today’s yesterdays: Captain Cook takes possession [22 August 1934]
[Editor: This article was published in The Herald (Melbourne, Vic.), 22 August 1934.] Today’s yesterdays Captain Cook takes … [Read More...] about Today’s yesterdays: Captain Cook takes possession [22 August 1934]
English lad made history [by A. L. Brient, 31 July 1948]
[Editor: This article by A. L. Brient, about Isaac Smith (the first European to land on the east coast of the Australian continent), was … [Read More...] about English lad made history [by A. L. Brient, 31 July 1948]
Captain James Cook [26 October 1928]
[Editor: This article about James Cook was published in The Blue Mountain Echo (Katoomba, NSW), 26 October 1928.] Captain James … [Read More...] about Captain James Cook [26 October 1928]
William Buckley — The Wild White Man [19 January 1907]
[Editor: This article about William Buckley was published in the Geelong Advertiser (Geelong, Vic.), 19 January 1907 (previously published … [Read More...] about William Buckley — The Wild White Man [19 January 1907]
Xmas Greetings [postcard, WW1 era]
[Editor: This postcard is from the era of World War One (1914-1918).] Xmas Greetings May the best of luck attend you, And make your … [Read More...] about Xmas Greetings [postcard, WW1 era]
Fixed and movable festivals, &c. [Victorian Almanac for 1870, 1869]
[Editor: This item was published in the Victorian Almanac for 1870 (Melbourne, Vic.), 1869.] Fixed and movable festivals, … [Read More...] about Fixed and movable festivals, &c. [Victorian Almanac for 1870, 1869]
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Aussie: The Cheerful Monthly
Aussie was originally an Australian Army periodical published in France, as Aussie: The Australian Soldiers’ Magazine. When its editor, … [Read More...] about Aussie: The Cheerful Monthly
Anzac Day
Articles, letters, and poems regarding Anzac Day, the Anzacs, the Gallipoli landings, and the Dardanelles campaign. Heroes of the … [Read More...] about Anzac Day
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The Institute of Australian Culture: An introduction
Welcome to our website! The Institute of Australian Culture aims to provide a wealth of Australian cultural assets, so as to enable … [Read More...] about The Institute of Australian Culture: An introduction
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Australian culture Australian Folklore Unit, Warren Fahey Australian Folk Songs Blue Mountains Association of Cultural Heritage … [Read More...] about Links