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]

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]

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

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

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]

Mercenary Mum, by Neryl Joyce [book review]

Mercenary Mum, by Neryl Joyce, is an autobiographical account of a young woman’s journey from army brat to Australian Army officer to … [Read More...] about Mercenary Mum, by Neryl Joyce [book review]

The Year of the Angry Rabbit, by Russell Braddon [book review]

The Year of the Angry Rabbit, by Russell Braddon, is a tongue-in-cheek story of how Australia becomes a world super-power (indeed, the … [Read More...] about The Year of the Angry Rabbit, by Russell Braddon [book review]

Western bush fire: Several crops burnt [5 January 1906]

[Editor: This article about a bushfire was published in The Herald (Melbourne, Vic.), 5 January 1906.] Western bush fire. Several … [Read More...] about Western bush fire: Several crops burnt [5 January 1906]

Buy “Australian-Made” [by W. R. Bagnall, 22 June 1928]

[Editor: This article, by W. R. Bagnall, was published in The Kyogle Examiner and Upper Richmond Advocate (Kyogle, NSW), 22 June … [Read More...] about Buy “Australian-Made” [by W. R. Bagnall, 22 June 1928]

The Bad Boy [poem regarding Henry Parkes, 12 May 1877]

[Editor: This poem, critical of Henry Parkes (Premier of NSW), was published in Sydney Punch (Sydney, NSW), 12 May 1877.] The Bad … [Read More...] about The Bad Boy [poem regarding Henry Parkes, 12 May 1877]

A rod in pickle [political cartoon regarding Henry Parkes, 12 May 1877]

[Editor: This cartoon, critical of Henry Parkes (Premier of NSW), was published in Sydney Punch (Sydney, NSW), 12 May 1877.] A rod in … [Read More...] about A rod in pickle [political cartoon regarding Henry Parkes, 12 May 1877]

“Devil’s luck” [short story, 20 December 1901]

[Editor: This short story was published in The Westralian Worker (Kalgoorlie, WA), 20 December 1901.] “Devil’s luck.” For the … [Read More...] about “Devil’s luck” [short story, 20 December 1901]

Sergeants’ Mess [postcard, 22 December 1914]

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of a group of unidentified Australian soldiers, is from the era of the First World War … [Read More...] about Sergeants’ Mess [postcard, 22 December 1914]

An Australian soldier [First World War postcard, 28 February 1918]

[Editor: This postcard (unused), which incorporates a photo of an Australian soldier, is from the era of the First World War (1914-1918). … [Read More...] about An Australian soldier [First World War postcard, 28 February 1918]

Two soldiers (one Australian, one British) [First World War postcard]

[Editor: This postcard (unused), which incorporates a photo of two soldiers (one Australian, one British), is from the era of the First … [Read More...] about Two soldiers (one Australian, one British) [First World War postcard]