[Editor: In this article, Vance Palmer argues that Australia must develop more “original literary, artistic, scientific, or social achievement”, so as to establish itself as a country with a significant contribution to make to civilisation, and thus provide a justification for … [Read more...] about Towards Industrial Democracy: The White Australia Policy [by Vance Palmer, 16 August 1917]
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Australian poetry [7 August 1917]
[Editor: A report on a lecture giving a negative review of Australian poetry. Published in The Advertiser, 7 August 1917.] Australian poetry. On Monday night the Rev. Alfred Gifford lectured before the Poetry Society on “A Glimpse of Australian Poetry, from Harpur to … [Read more...] about Australian poetry [7 August 1917]
Late “Billy” Lane [4 October 1917]
[Editor: An article regarding William Lane. Published in The Worker (Brisbane, Qld.), 4 October 1917.] Late “Billy” Lane A Reminiscence and a Tribute. Writes R. S. Ross in “Ross’s Monthly” for September:— “Billy” Lane is dead — dear old “Billy” Lane. And he died in … [Read more...] about Late “Billy” Lane [4 October 1917]
Somewhere in France [poem, 6 April 1917]
[Editor: A poem published in The Eltham and Whittlesea Shires Advertiser and Diamond Creek Valley Advocate, 6 April 1917.] Somewhere in France. (Composed by Private F. Mills). Somewhere in France, dear mother, Far away over the sea, Your soldier boy is fighting, To … [Read more...] about Somewhere in France [poem, 6 April 1917]
Freedom or slavery [6 April 1917]
[Editor: An article regarding World War One. Published in The Eltham and Whittlesea Shires Advertiser and Diamond Creek Valley Advocate, 6 April 1917.] Freedom or slavery. Only one more big “push” to victory, Australia! As lonely I sit dreaming, my heart and thoughts … [Read more...] about Freedom or slavery [6 April 1917]
Australian Expeditionary Forces: Recruits wanted [Army recruitment advertisement, World War One, 6 April 1917]
[Editor: A recruitment advertisement for the Australian Army, printed during World War One. Published in The Eltham and Whittlesea Shires Advertiser and Diamond Creek Valley Advocate (Evelyn, Vic.), 6 April 1917.] Australian Expeditionary Forces. Recruits Wanted. EVERY … [Read more...] about Australian Expeditionary Forces: Recruits wanted [Army recruitment advertisement, World War One, 6 April 1917]
Our Member [poem by “Kookaburra”, 13 April 1917]
[Editor: A poem by “Kookaburra”, attacking the work (or lack thereof) of Andrew Robertson (Member of the Legislative Assembly, Victoria, 1903-1924). Published in The Eltham and Whittlesea Shires Advertiser and Diamond Creek Valley Advocate, 13 April 1917.] Our … [Read more...] about Our Member [poem by “Kookaburra”, 13 April 1917]
The Fusion Age [poem by “Kookaburra”, 6 April 1917]
[Editor: A poem by “Kookaburra”. Published in The Eltham and Whittlesea Shires Advertiser and Diamond Creek Valley Advocate, 6 April 1917.] The Fusion Age What’s come over the “Age,” John? What’s come over the “Age”? It’s just as still as a country mouse, And don’t fly … [Read more...] about The Fusion Age [poem by “Kookaburra”, 6 April 1917]