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Ballad & Lyrical Poems by Shaw Neilson [advertisement, 1927]

29 May 2022 · Leave a Comment

The front cover of New Poems (1927), by John Shaw Neilson

[Editor: This advertisement for Ballad and Lyrical Poems was published in New Poems (1927).] Ballad & Lyrical Poems By Shaw Neilson. Published by The Bookfellow, Sydney, Australia. In Neilson’s poems incongruities are reconciled. They strike arousing attention, … [Read more...] about Ballad & Lyrical Poems by Shaw Neilson [advertisement, 1927]

Filed Under: advertisements Tagged With: 500x500, advertisement, John Shaw Neilson (1872-1942) (subject), New Poems (John Shaw Neilson 1927), SourceIACLibrary, year1927

Charles Gilbert [advertisement poem for the Charles Gilbert store, 27 October 1897]

12 March 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem, an advertisement for the Charles Gilbert store (tailoring and outfitting) in Brisbane, was published in The Brisbane Courier (Brisbane, Qld.), 27 October 1897.] Charles Gilbert Is the merchantman of credit and renown, who dwells hard by Victoria … [Read more...] about Charles Gilbert [advertisement poem for the Charles Gilbert store, 27 October 1897]

Filed Under: advertisements, poetry Tagged With: advertisement, advertising poetry, poem, SourceTrove, year1897

To the Rate-Payers of Launceston: General Election for Aldermen [election statement of John Joseph Moore, 20 October 1856]

2 February 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: An election advertisement regarding the candidature of John Joseph Moore. Published in The Peoples’ Advocate; or, True Friend of Tasmania (Launceston, Tas.), 20 October 1856.] To the Rate-Payers of Launceston. General Election for Aldermen. Gentlemen, — The … [Read more...] about To the Rate-Payers of Launceston: General Election for Aldermen [election statement of John Joseph Moore, 20 October 1856]

Filed Under: advertisements Tagged With: candidate general, election statements, SourceTrove, year1856

To the Electors of the Electoral District of Meander [election statement of William Nairn, 16 October 1856]

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[Editor: An election advertisement regarding the candidature of William Nairn. Published in the Launceston Examiner (Launceston, Tas.), 16 October 1856.] To the Electors of the Electoral District of Meander. Hobart Town, Tuesday. Oct. 14th 1856. Gentlemen, — I have … [Read more...] about To the Electors of the Electoral District of Meander [election statement of William Nairn, 16 October 1856]

Filed Under: advertisements Tagged With: candidate general, election statements, SourceTrove, year1856

To the Electors of the North Western Province [election statement by N. Fitzgerald, 17 October 1864]

17 October 2020 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This election statement, made by N. Fitzgerald, was published in The Age (Melbourne), 17 October 1864.] To the Electors of the North Western Province. Gentlemen, — I have the honor to inform you that, in compliance with requisitions, influentially signed in … [Read more...] about To the Electors of the North Western Province [election statement by N. Fitzgerald, 17 October 1864]

Filed Under: advertisements Tagged With: candidate freetrade, election statements, SourceTrove, year1864

To the Electors of the North-Western Province [election statement by Alexander Bayne, 17 October 1864]

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[Editor: This election statement, made by Alexander Bayne, was published in The Age (Melbourne), 17 October 1864.] To the Electors of the North-Western Province. Gentlemen, — In compliance with the generally expressed wish of the Press throughout the Province, that some … [Read more...] about To the Electors of the North-Western Province [election statement by Alexander Bayne, 17 October 1864]

Filed Under: advertisements Tagged With: candidate general, election statements, SourceTrove, year1864

The Sydney and Suburban Reform League [advertisement, 25 February 1900]

22 February 2015 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: An advertisement for the Sydney and Suburban Reform League. Published in The Sunday Times, 25 February 1900.] The Sydney and Suburban Reform League. 1. Advocates Justice for the Workers. 2. Denounces the Sweating System. 3. Is Opposed to Monopoly in Every … [Read more...] about The Sydney and Suburban Reform League [advertisement, 25 February 1900]

Filed Under: advertisements Tagged With: Early Closing Act, political platform SSRL, SourceTrove, Sydney and Suburban Reform League, year1900

To the electors of the Upper Hunter [election statement of John Robertson, 1 December 1860]

17 March 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: An election advertisement regarding the candidature of John Robertson for the Legislative Assembly of New South Wales. Published in The Maitland Mercury, 1 December 1860.] To the electors of the Upper Hunter. Gentlemen — I again offer myself as a Candidate for … [Read more...] about To the electors of the Upper Hunter [election statement of John Robertson, 1 December 1860]

Filed Under: advertisements Tagged With: candidate general, Editor’s notes additional, election statements, John Robertson, SourceTrove, year1860

The Federal Election: To the Electors of the Federal Division of Oxley [9 March 1901]

16 September 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: An election statement from Richard Edwards. Published in The Worker, 30 March 1901.] The Federal Election. To the Electors of the Federal Division of Oxley. Fellow-electors, — Having been selected by the Branch Leagues of your division and endorsed by the … [Read more...] about The Federal Election: To the Electors of the Federal Division of Oxley [9 March 1901]

Filed Under: advertisements Tagged With: candidate general, political advertisement, SourceTrove, year1901

The Straight Tip [poem advertisements, 30 October 1908]

29 October 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: Two poetical advertisements from the The Alexandra and Yea Standard, 1908.] The Straight Tip. If you want to dream the winner Of the Caulfield or the Cup, Be reckless with your dinner, Also careless how you sup. But for indigestion chronic, With its train of … [Read more...] about The Straight Tip [poem advertisements, 30 October 1908]

Filed Under: advertisements, poetry Tagged With: advertising poetry, poem, SourceTrove, year1908

The Bulletin Library [The Bulletin Reciter]

19 September 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This list of publications (advertisement) was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901.] The Bulletin Library Edited by A. G. Stephens Castro’s Last Sacrament, and Other Stories, 5s., postfree. By Albert Dorrington. The Bulletin Story Book, 5s., post … [Read more...] about The Bulletin Library [The Bulletin Reciter]

Filed Under: advertisements Tagged With: SourceArchiveOrg, The Bulletin Reciter (1901), year1901

New music, [an advertisement for a new version of “Advance Australia Fair”, 1897]

1 June 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This 1897 advertisement offers a new version of “Advance Australia Fair”] New music. Messrs. W. H. Paling and Company send us a parcel of music containing a revised and improved edition of “Advance Australia Fair,” described as a “patriotic song,” written and … [Read more...] about New music, [an advertisement for a new version of “Advance Australia Fair”, 1897]

Filed Under: advertisements Tagged With: Advance Australia Fair, advertisement, SourceTrove, year1879

[Song of Australia competition] [1 October 1859]

1 June 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: These two advertisements were placed in the The South Australian Advertiser on the 1st of October 1859, by the Gawler Institute, seeking the creation of a popular patriotic song for Australians. The final result of the competition was that Caroline Carleton won the prize … [Read more...] about [Song of Australia competition] [1 October 1859]

Filed Under: advertisements Tagged With: advertisement, Song of Australia (subject), SourceTrove, year1859

Australian Expeditionary Forces: Recruits wanted [Army recruitment advertisement, World War One, 6 April 1917]

28 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

[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]

Filed Under: advertisements Tagged With: advertisement, SourceTrove, World War One (1914-1918), year1917

Vote for Thomson [election statement of J.A. Thomson, 24 March 1901]

26 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

VOTE FOR THOMSON. FREETRADE AND DIRECT TAXATION. THE TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILWAY. NATIONAL OLD-AGE PENSIONS. NATIONAL BANK OF ISSUE. NATIONALISATION OF THE FEDERAL DISTRICT. A CITIZEN ARMY. THE REFERENDUM. LEGISLATIVE DAY SITTINGS. CROWN DEFENDER. VOTE … [Read more...] about Vote for Thomson [election statement of J.A. Thomson, 24 March 1901]

Filed Under: advertisements Tagged With: candidate freetrade, Editor’s notes, Editor’s notes3, election statements, SourceTrove, year1901

Cr. J. Charles is a candidate [election statement of Joseph Charles, 24 March 1901]

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[Editor: An election advertisement regarding the candidature of Joseph Charles for the Senate in Western Australia. Published in The West Australian Sunday Times, 24 March 1901.] Federal Senate Elections CR. J. CHARLES IS A CANDIDATE. LADIES and GENTLEMEN, — In … [Read more...] about Cr. J. Charles is a candidate [election statement of Joseph Charles, 24 March 1901]

Filed Under: advertisements Tagged With: candidate general, election statements, independents, SourceTrove, White Australia policies, year1901

To the Electors of Western Australia [election statement of Henry Saunders, 24 March 1901]

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[Editor: An election advertisement regarding the candidature of Henry John Saunders for the Senate in Western Australia. Published in The West Australian Sunday Times, 24 March 1901.] To the Electors of Western Australia. HENRY J. SAUNDERS, M.L.C., And EX-MAYOR of … [Read more...] about To the Electors of Western Australia [election statement of Henry Saunders, 24 March 1901]

Filed Under: advertisements Tagged With: candidate freetrade, Editor’s notes additional, election statements, Henry John Saunders (1855-1919 ), SourceTrove, White Australia policies, year1901

A Business Melody [poem, 24 July 1885]

12 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A poetic encouragement to advertising, based upon the old poem “The Man in Our Town” (further details given below). Published in The North Eastern Ensign, 24 July 1885.] A Business Melody There was a man in our town, And he was wondrous wise, For when he marked … [Read more...] about A Business Melody [poem, 24 July 1885]

Filed Under: advertisements, poetry Tagged With: advertisement, Editor’s notes additional, poem, SourceTrove, year1885

The Old House in Park Street [poem, 22 September 1855]

12 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: One of a number of poetic advertisements produced by Wiley & Son, under the heading of “The Old House in Park Street”. This particular poetic advertisement encouraged the public to buy baskets, so to carry their food and drinks to the opening of the Sydney and Parramatta … [Read more...] about The Old House in Park Street [poem, 22 September 1855]

Filed Under: advertisements, poetry Tagged With: advertisement, David Wiley (advertisement), poem, SourceTrove, Wiley & Son, year1855

[Advertisement for immigration from Britain] [27 January 1824]

11 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A notice advertising assistance for immigrants from the United Kingdom. Published in The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser, 27 January 1824.] [Advertisement for immigration from Britain] NOTICE.– The Australian Company’s Agent begs to intimate to the … [Read more...] about [Advertisement for immigration from Britain] [27 January 1824]

Filed Under: advertisements Tagged With: advertisement, immigration, SourceTrove, word home (UK), year1824

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