The Institute of Australian Culture

Significant events and commemorative dates

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

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

Significant Australiana

This list includes: Animals; Architecture; Art; Artists; Authors; Books; Bushrangers; Clothes; Entertainment; Explorers; Fictional … [Read More...] about 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]

Folk music has been described as music which has been passed around by word of mouth, being music which has survived by being embedded in … [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 and booklets

Various books and booklets of Australian literature. [Arranged alphabetically by title.] Around the Boree Log and Other Verses [by John … [Read More...] about Books and booklets

The Melbourne Cup [horse race]

The Melbourne Cup The Melbourne Cup is the most famous horse race in Australia. It began in 1861 and has been held every year since. It … [Read More...] about The Melbourne Cup [horse race]

The Ashes [cricket, Australia vs. England]

The Ashes is a cricket competition played between Australia and England. It has been an ongoing event since 1882, the year in which a … [Read More...] about The Ashes [cricket, Australia vs. England]

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

Australia Day [26 January 1953]

[Editor: This article, about Australia Day, was published in The Armidale Express (Armidale, NSW), 26 January 1953.] Australia … [Read More...] about Australia Day [26 January 1953]

Australia Day [24 January 1953]

[Editor: This article, about Australia Day, was published in The Irwin Index and Victoria District Gazette (Mingenew, WA), 24 January … [Read More...] about Australia Day [24 January 1953]

Australia Day [29 January 1951]

[Editor: This article, about Australia Day, was published in The Warwick Daily News (Warwick, Qld.), 29 January 1951.] Australia … [Read More...] about Australia Day [29 January 1951]

Australia Day [28 January 1950]

[Editor: This article, about Australia Day, was published in The Irwin Index and Victoria District Gazette (Mingenew, WA), 28 January … [Read More...] about Australia Day [28 January 1950]

Danger-signals from Australia [2 January 1942]

[Editor: This article, written in response to John Curtin’s article “The task ahead” (27 December 1941), was published in The Spectator … [Read More...] about Danger-signals from Australia [2 January 1942]

Australian Commonwealth: Kangaroo issues [1964]

[Editor: This extract, regarding the Kangaroo and Map stamps, was published in The Australian Stamp Catalogue (1964, 5th … [Read More...] about Australian Commonwealth: Kangaroo issues [1964]

Phil Ately [re the Kangaroo and Map stamps, 29 April 1931]

[Editor: This untitled item, written by “Phil Ately”, regarding the Kangaroo and Map stamps, was published in the “Society” section in The … [Read More...] about Phil Ately [re the Kangaroo and Map stamps, 29 April 1931]

Concerning a stamp [17 July 1913]

[Editor: This article, regarding the Kangaroo and Map stamps, was published in the “Plain English” section in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 17 … [Read More...] about Concerning a stamp [17 July 1913]

[From Greek literature to the new Australian postage stamp] [23 April 1913]

[Editor: This untitled article, regarding the Kangaroo and Map stamps, was published in the “News of the day” section in The Age (Melbourne, … [Read More...] about [From Greek literature to the new Australian postage stamp] [23 April 1913]

Making a nation ridiculous [by Professor Tucker, 1 March 1913]

[Editor: This article, regarding the Kangaroo and Map stamps, was published in The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 1 March 1913.] Making a … [Read More...] about Making a nation ridiculous [by Professor Tucker, 1 March 1913]