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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 Battle of Beersheba (1917)

The Battle of Beersheba was a military action fought between Allied forces against troops of the Ottoman Empire (assisted by German and … [Read More...] about The Battle of Beersheba (1917)

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

[Updated 31 January 2022, with videos.] Under the Southern Cross I stand, A sprig of wattle in my hand, A native of my native … [Read More...] about Under the Southern Cross I Stand [the Australian cricket team’s victory song]

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

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 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]

Slangwidge! [poem by “Stretcher Bearer”, 1935]

[Editor: This poem, by “Stretcher Bearer”, was published in The Western Mail (Perth, WA), 10 January 1935. The poem is apparently about some … [Read More...] about Slangwidge! [poem by “Stretcher Bearer”, 1935]

Advance Australia [postcard, early 20th Century]

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a drawing of a tree with the words “Advance Australia”, along with a Southern Cross Shield and a … [Read More...] about Advance Australia [postcard, early 20th Century]

The Land of the Wallaby [postcard, 18 November 1910]

[Editor: This Christmas postcard, which incorporates a drawing of a wallaby, and a poem, is dated 18 November 1910.] The Land of the … [Read More...] about The Land of the Wallaby [postcard, 18 November 1910]

In Australia: Returning soldiers: South Australian quota [29 October 1915]

[Editor: This list, of South Australian soldiers returning to Australia during the First World War (1914-1918), was published in “The War” … [Read More...] about In Australia: Returning soldiers: South Australian quota [29 October 1915]

Discharge certificates [29 October 1915]

[Editor: This brief article, regarding Australian military discharge certificates issued during the First World War (1914-1918), was … [Read More...] about Discharge certificates [29 October 1915]

In the Dardanelles: Campaign condemned by Lord Brassey [29 October 1915]

[Editor: This article, reporting on the comments of Lord Brassey regarding on the Dardanelles campaign, during the First World War … [Read More...] about In the Dardanelles: Campaign condemned by Lord Brassey [29 October 1915]

Lord Beassey outspoken [re the Dardanelles campaign, 6 November 1915]

[Editor: This article, reporting on the comments of Lord Brassey regarding on the Dardanelles campaign, during the First World War … [Read More...] about Lord Beassey outspoken [re the Dardanelles campaign, 6 November 1915]

The Imperial Federation League: Banquet by the Victorian Branch [27 June 1887]

[Editor: This article, about the Imperial Federation League and Lord Brassey, was published in The Geelong Advertiser (Geelong, Vic.), 27 … [Read More...] about The Imperial Federation League: Banquet by the Victorian Branch [27 June 1887]

Lord Brassey upon Australia [28 December 1887]

[Editor: This article, about the views of Lord Brassey regarding Australia, was published in Newcastle Morning Herald & Miners’ Advocate … [Read More...] about Lord Brassey upon Australia [28 December 1887]

Lord Brassey on Australian topics [4 July 1887]

[Editor: This article, about the visit of Lord Brassey to Australia (and his views on several topics), was published in The Sydney Morning … [Read More...] about Lord Brassey on Australian topics [4 July 1887]