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

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

Under the Southern Cross I Stand [the Australian cricket team’s victory song]

Under the Southern Cross I stand A sprig of wattle in my hand, A native of my native land, Australia, you f***ing beauty! This poem is … [Read More...] about Under the Southern Cross I Stand [the Australian cricket team’s victory song]

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

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

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]

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

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]

Ned Kelly: Australian bushranger

Edward Kelly, commonly known as “Ned”, was born in Beveridge, Victoria. His exact date of birth is unknown, but it has been estimated to … [Read More...] about Ned Kelly: Australian bushranger

Under the Southern Cross I Stand [the Australian cricket team’s victory song]

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]

Core of My Heart [“My Country”, poem by Dorothea Mackellar, 24 October 1908]

[Editor: This famous poem by Dorothea Mackellar was first published in The Spectator (London, UK) on 5 September 1908; it was originally … [Read More...] about Core of My Heart [“My Country”, poem by Dorothea Mackellar, 24 October 1908]

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]

Obituary — 1868-9 [Victorian Almanac for 1870, 1869]

[Editor: This article was published in the Victorian Almanac for 1870 (Melbourne, Vic.), 1869.] Obituary — 1868-9. Bowie, Robert … [Read More...] about Obituary — 1868-9 [Victorian Almanac for 1870, 1869]

300th anniversary: Tasmania’s discovery [2 December 1942]

[Editor: This article was published in The Cairns Post (Cairns, Qld.), 2 December 1942.] 300th anniversary. Tasmania’s … [Read More...] about 300th anniversary: Tasmania’s discovery [2 December 1942]