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Obituary: Dr. James Edwards [31 December 1879]

16 May 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This obituary, regarding Dr. James Edwards, was published in the “Obituary” section of The Mercury (Hobart Town, Tas.), 31 December 1879.] Obituary. Dr. Edwards. — Mr. James Edwards, M.R.C.S., England, who died at his residence, Harrington House, on the 27th … [Read more...] about Obituary: Dr. James Edwards [31 December 1879]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, obituaries, SourceTrove, year1879

Mothers’ Day [10 May 1909]

14 May 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article, referring to the celebration of Mother’s Day in Adelaide, was published in the “Topics of the day” section in The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA), 10 May 1909.] Mothers’ Day. “Mothers’ Day” was observed by many people and in many places in Adelaide … [Read more...] about Mothers’ Day [10 May 1909]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Mother's Day, SourceTrove, year1909

Mother’s Day [20 May 1909]

14 May 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article, about Mother’s Day, was published in The Watchman (Sydney, NSW), 20 May 1909.] Mother’s Day The latest from the land of the Stars and Stripes is “Mother’s Day,” and is an innovation to be highly commended. That one day should be set apart to … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day [20 May 1909]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Mother's Day, Protestantism, SourceTrove, year1909

Mother’s Day [by Rev. Father J. M. Cusack, 25 May 1944]

14 May 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article, about Mother’s Day, by the Reverend Father J. M. Cusack, was published in The Catholic Weekly (Sydney, NSW), 25 May 1944. The author writes about the mother of a man who was killed in action during the Second World War (1939-1945).] Mother’s day By … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day [by Rev. Father J. M. Cusack, 25 May 1944]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Biblical resurrections, J. M. Cusack (author), Mother's Day, Oxford comma, SourceTrove, World War Two (1939-1945), year1944

Mothers’ Day [13 May 1921]

14 May 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article, about the celebration of Mother’s Day in Katoomba (NSW), was published in The Blue Mountain Echo (Katoomba, NSW), 13 May 1921.] Mothers’ Day “Youth fades, love droops, The leaves of friendship fall; A mother's secret hope Outlives them … [Read more...] about Mothers’ Day [13 May 1921]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Mother's Day, SourceTrove, year1921

Mother’s Day [by Rev. E. Tredinnick, 8 May 1934]

14 May 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article, about Mother’s Day, by the Reverend E. Tredinnick, was published in The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser (Lockhart, NSW), 8 May 1934.] Mother’s Day. (Contributed by Rev. E. Tredinnick) To dedicate one day in the year to the memory of … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day [by Rev. E. Tredinnick, 8 May 1934]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, E. Tredinnick (author), Mother's Day, SourceTrove, year1934

Mothers’ Day is one of introspection: Lithgow Church celebrations [14 May 1934]

14 May 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article, about the celebration of Mother’s Day by the churches in Lithgow (NSW), was published in The Lithgow Mercury (Lithgow, NSW), 14 May 1934.] Mothers’ Day is one of introspection Lithgow Church celebrations Mothers’ Day, which is annually gaining … [Read more...] about Mothers’ Day is one of introspection: Lithgow Church celebrations [14 May 1934]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Biblical resurrections, Mother's Day, SourceTrove, year1934

Latest News [9 May 1888]

28 April 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: These items are extracts from the “Latest News” section, published in The Evening Journal (Adelaide, SA), 9 May 1888.] Latest News. THE GOVERNOR’S “AT HOME.” — His Excellency the Governor will be at home for the reception of visitors this afternoon from half-past … [Read more...] about Latest News [9 May 1888]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Chinese, Colonial Governors, literary societies, opium, shipping accidents, SourceTrove, year1888

Gould League of Bird Lovers [3 September 1910]

28 April 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article, about the Gould League of Bird Lovers, was published in The Mercury (Hobart, Tas.), 3 September 1910.] Gould League of Bird Lovers. A new society of an interesting and useful nature comes to us with the spring. It is intended that it shall do its … [Read more...] about Gould League of Bird Lovers [3 September 1910]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Australian birds, Gould League of Bird Lovers, John Gould (1804-1881) (subject), SourceTrove, year1910

Bird-day in schools [21 October 1909]

28 April 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article, about the protection of birds and the Gould League of Bird Lovers, was published in The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 21 October 1909.] Bird-day in schools. The Education department is endeavouring to interest children in the protection of birds and has … [Read more...] about Bird-day in schools [21 October 1909]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Australian birds, Gould League of Bird Lovers, John Gould (1804-1881) (subject), SourceTrove, year1909

Saving the homestead [article re a painting by James Alfred Turner, 19 December 1908]

27 April 2023 · Leave a Comment

The Homestead Saved, a painting by James Alfred Turner (1850-1908)

[Editor: This article, regarding a painting by James Alfred Turner (1850-1908) of some men fighting a bushfire, was published in The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic.), 19 December 1908.] Saving the homestead. The subject of the coloured supplement given with this issue is … [Read more...] about Saving the homestead [article re a painting by James Alfred Turner, 19 December 1908]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, bushfires, graphic replacement, James Alfred Turner (1850-1908) (author), James Alfred Turner (1850-1908) (subject), paintings, SourceTrove, year1908

Queenstown’s Anzac parade [27 April 1950]

25 April 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article, regarding Anzac Day, was published in The Advocate (Burnie, Tas.), 27 April 1950.] Queenstown’s Anzac parade Queenstown’s Anzac Day parade was made up of returned soldiers, cadets, scouters, cubs, girl guides, brownies, schoolchildren and the … [Read more...] about Queenstown’s Anzac parade [27 April 1950]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Anzac Day (25 April), SourceTrove, year1950

“The goal beyond the prize”: Lacrosseur gives his life [WW1 obituary for Francis William (Frank) Roberts, 23 September 1918]

25 April 2023 · Leave a Comment

Frank Roberts (1888-1918)

[Editor: This obituary for Francis William (Frank) Roberts (1888-1918) was published in The Herald (Melbourne, Vic.), 23 September 1918. Frank Roberts was an Australian soldier, who was killed in action on 1 September 1918, during the First World War (1914-1918).] “The goal … [Read more...] about “The goal beyond the prize”: Lacrosseur gives his life [WW1 obituary for Francis William (Frank) Roberts, 23 September 1918]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Frank Roberts (1888-1918) (subject), graphics added, military obituaries WW1, obituaries, SourceTrove, year1918

Francis William Roberts (soldier) [several items, 1918]

25 April 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This post consists of several items regarding the death of Francis William (Frank) Roberts (1888-1918), an Australian soldier, who was killed in action on 1 September 1918, during the First World War (1914-1918).] Died on service. ROBERTS. — In loving memory of … [Read more...] about Francis William Roberts (soldier) [several items, 1918]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Frank Roberts (1888-1918) (subject), military obituaries WW1, multiple items, obituaries, SourceTrove, year1918

Kennedy, of Comerong [obituary re James Kennedy (1834-1918), 13 November 1918]

15 April 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This obituary, regarding James Kennedy (1834-1918), was published in The Sydney Mail (Sydney, NSW), 13 November 1918.] Kennedy, of Comerong. One of the best known and most highly esteemed pioneers of the South Coast was James Kennedy, of Comerong Island, … [Read more...] about Kennedy, of Comerong [obituary re James Kennedy (1834-1918), 13 November 1918]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, colonists pioneers settlers, Comerong Island (New South Wales), James Kennedy (1834-1918) (subject), John Dunmore Lang (1799-1878) (subject), SourceTrove, year1918

Luck of the Land Ballot [25 May 1923]

15 April 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This anecdote, about a selector’s bad luck (or another selector’s good luck), was published in The Nowra Leader (Nowra, NSW), 25 May 1923.] Luck of the Land Ballot. Away back in 1874, when Comerong Island was thrown open for selection applicants had to take their … [Read more...] about Luck of the Land Ballot [25 May 1923]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, anecdotes, Comerong Island (New South Wales), free selection, SourceTrove, year1923

Mr. William S. Lyon [6 February 1892]

11 April 2023 · Leave a Comment

William Samuel Lyon (1856-1942)

[Editor: This article, about William Samuel Lyon (1856-1942), was published in The Prahran Telegraph (Prahran, Vic.), 6 February 1892.] Our gallery of portraits. [No. 199.] Sketches of prominent local men. Contracting in a medical sense President of the Medical … [Read more...] about Mr. William S. Lyon [6 February 1892]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Ancient Order of Foresters, biographical information, friendly societies, graphics added, SourceTrove, William Samuel Lyon (1856-1942) (subject), year1892

Personal [obituaries, 11 October 1933]

10 April 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: These three obituaries are extracts from the “Personal” section published in The Herald (Melbourne, Vic.), 11 October 1933.] Personal Mr William Henry Clark, 95, who died on Monday, was one of the oldest residents of Williamstown. A native of Stepney, London, he … [Read more...] about Personal [obituaries, 11 October 1933]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, John Yeoman (1857-1933) (subject), obituaries, photographers, SourceTrove, year1933

About people [obituaries, 9 October 1933]

10 April 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: These four obituaries are extracts from the “About people” section published in The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 9 October 1933.] About people. While attending the funeral of the Maori King Manuta in Waikato, N.Z., yesterday, Mr. Henry E. Holland, leader of the New … [Read more...] about About people [obituaries, 9 October 1933]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Henry Edmund Holland (1868-1933) (subject), John Yeoman (1857-1933) (subject), obituaries, photographers, SourceTrove, year1933

About people [20 June 1914]

10 April 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: These two extracts, including an obituary regarding Richard Yeoman, are from the “About people” section published in The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 20 June 1914.] About people. Mr. R. Yeoman, photographer, of 116 Bourke-street, city, died on Wednesday last at his … [Read more...] about About people [20 June 1914]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, obituaries, photographers, Richard Yeoman (1856-1914) (subject), SourceTrove, year1914

The late Richard Yeoman [22 July 1914]

10 April 2023 · Leave a Comment

Richard Yeoman (1856-1914)

[Editor: This obituary, regarding Richard Yeoman, was published in “The Editor’s Locker” section of The Australasian Photo-Review (Sydney, NSW), 22 July 1914.] The late Richard Yeoman We regret to announce the death of Mr. R. Yeoman, of Melbourne, who was a well-known … [Read more...] about The late Richard Yeoman [22 July 1914]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, graphics added, obituaries, photographers, Richard Yeoman (1856-1914) (subject), SourceTrove, year1914

Wedding bells: Casinello—Hinson [wedding report, 23 February 1916]

7 April 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article, about a wedding, was published in The Morwell and Yinnar Gazette (Morwell, Vic.), 23 February 1916.] Wedding bells. Casinello—Hinson. The Methodist Church was the Mecca of Morwell feminity on Thursday afternoon, and shortly after two o’clock the … [Read more...] about Wedding bells: Casinello—Hinson [wedding report, 23 February 1916]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, SourceTrove, wedding reports, year1916

Boy soldiers: Cadets fine physique [29 March 1911]

31 March 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article, about the compulsory training of Australian teenage males as military cadets, was published in Evening News (Sydney, NSW), 29 March 1911.] Boy soldiers. Cadets fine physique. The medical examination of boys under the compulsory training system … [Read more...] about Boy soldiers: Cadets fine physique [29 March 1911]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, army cadets, military cadets, phrase "Australian race", soldier-cadets, SourceTrove, year1911

Military: Notes for senior cadets [1 March 1911]

31 March 2023 · 2 Comments

[Editor: This article, about the compulsory training of Australian teenage males as military cadets, was published in The Warwick Examiner and Times (Warwick, Qld.), 1 March 1911.] Military Notes for senior cadets. In connection with Saturday’s muster parade in … [Read more...] about Military: Notes for senior cadets [1 March 1911]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, army cadets, military cadets, soldier-cadets, SourceTrove, year1911

[General news items] [4 April 1912]

14 March 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: These extracts are from the general news section published in The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 4 April 1912.] [General news items] References to the State Ministry’s main roads policy were made by the Minister for Works (Mr. Edgar) in reply to a deputation yesterday. … [Read more...] about [General news items] [4 April 1912]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Australian Rules football, news items, Northern Territory federal electoral representation, perjury, quarantine, railways, roads, SourceTrove, tragedies, wowsers, year1912

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