[Editor: This list, of South Australian soldiers returning to Australia during the First World War (1914-1918), was published in “The War” section of The Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW), 29 October 1915.] In Australia. Returning soldiers. South Australian … [Read more...] about In Australia: Returning soldiers: South Australian quota [29 October 1915]
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Discharge certificates [29 October 1915]
[Editor: This brief article, regarding Australian military discharge certificates issued during the First World War (1914-1918), was published in “The War” section of The Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW), 29 October 1915.] Discharge certificates. The military authorities … [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 (1914-1918), was published in “The War” section of The Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW), 29 October 1915.] In the Dardanelles. Campaign … [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 (1914-1918), was published in The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic.), 6 November 1915.] Lord Beassey outspoken. In an interview given by Lord … [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 June 1887.] The Imperial Federation League. Banquet by the Victorian Branch. (By Electric Telegraph.) (From Our … [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 (Newcastle, NSW), 28 December 1887.] Lord Brassey upon Australia. The Pall Mall Gazette published on Monday gives the details of an … [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 Herald (Sydney, NSW), 4 July 1887.] Lord Brassey on Australian topics. Lord Brassey is suffering from an affection of the eye, which … [Read more...] about Lord Brassey on Australian topics [4 July 1887]
Arrival of Lord and Lady Brassey: The yacht Sunbeam: Welcome by the Naval Artillery Volunteers [4 July 1887]
[Editor: This article, about Lord Brassey and his visit to Sydney, was published in The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 4 July 1887.] Arrival of Lord and Lady Brassey. The yacht Sunbeam. Welcome by the Naval Artillery Volunteers. Lord Brassey arrived in Port … [Read more...] about Arrival of Lord and Lady Brassey: The yacht Sunbeam: Welcome by the Naval Artillery Volunteers [4 July 1887]
Lord Brassey on Australian loyalty [by Alex Hutchison, 27 January 1888]
[Editor: This letter to the editor, written by Alex Hutchison, which advocates political independence for Australia, was published in the “Correspondence” section of the The Armidale Express, and New England General Advertiser (Armidale, NSW), 27 January 1888.] Lord Brassey … [Read more...] about Lord Brassey on Australian loyalty [by Alex Hutchison, 27 January 1888]
Coroner’s inquest [6 April 1878]
[Editor: This article, about a coroner’s inquest regarding the drowning of a man in a boating accident, was published in The Clarence & Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser (Grafton, NSW), 6 April 1878.] Coroner’s inquest. An inquest was held before Mr. Alfred … [Read more...] about Coroner’s inquest [6 April 1878]
A heroic rescue [6 April 1878]
[Editor: This article, about the rescue of a group of people from drowning, was published in The Clarence & Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser (Grafton, NSW), 6 April 1878.] A heroic rescue. — One of the bravest and most successful efforts to save life that has … [Read more...] about A heroic rescue [6 April 1878]
He was a very green emigrant [19 December 1912]
[Editor: This brief untitled anecdote was published in The Western Champion and Parkes & Forbes Representative (Parkes, NSW), 19 December 1912.] [He was a very green emigrant] He was a very green emigrant and had just arrived in Parkes. He watched the Council’s men hard … [Read more...] about He was a very green emigrant [19 December 1912]
The Australasian movement against transportation [30 October 1850]
[Editor: This article, written against the transportation of convicts into Australia, was published in The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 30 October 1850.] The Australasian movement against transportation. If any thing were needful to prove the very obvious fact, … [Read more...] about The Australasian movement against transportation [30 October 1850]
Wattle bloom [by F.M., 31 August 1889]
[Editor: This article, about wattle trees, was published in The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 31 August 1889.] Wattle bloom. By F. M. The time of the blossoming of the wattle has come to us again. And yesterday I saw wattle bloom, a dozen golden bells and a spray of … [Read more...] about Wattle bloom [by F.M., 31 August 1889]
[Wattle Day is our new national institution] [by “Nimitybelle”, 8 September 1909]
[Editor: This untitled item, about Wattle Day and the Wattle Day League, is an extract from the “Lady’s letter” section (by “Nimitybelle”), published in The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal (Braidwood, NSW), 8 September 1909.] [Wattle Day is our new national … [Read more...] about [Wattle Day is our new national institution] [by “Nimitybelle”, 8 September 1909]
Wattle Day: A good movement [31 August 1909]
[Editor: This article, about the proposal for a Wattle Day, was published in The Sydney Stock & Station Journal (Sydney, NSW), 31 August 1909.] Wattle Day. A good movement. There is an agitation going on in Sydney just now for the establishment of a purely Australian … [Read more...] about Wattle Day: A good movement [31 August 1909]
Wattle Day [notice of inaugural meeting, 27 August 1909]
[Editor: This notice of a meeting, to discuss the creation of a Wattle Day, was published in the Evening News (Sydney, NSW), 27 August 1909.] Wattle Day. With a view of stimulating Australian national sentiment, and connecting it with love of our beautiful flora, a … [Read more...] about Wattle Day [notice of inaugural meeting, 27 August 1909]
Proposed “Wattle Day” [26 August 1909]
[Editor: This article about Wattle Day was published in The Star (Sydney, NSW), 26 August 1909.] Proposed “Wattle Day.” Mesdames Hannah Clunies-Ross, and Agnes L. Kettlewell, and the curator of the Botanical Gardens, Mr. J. H. Maiden, are convening a meeting to be held at … [Read more...] about Proposed “Wattle Day” [26 August 1909]
Bird sanctuaries [speech by Dudley Le Souef, 12 January 1910]
[Editor: This speech, by Dudley Le Souef, was published in The Daily Telegraph: Tasmania (Launceston, Tas.), 12 January 1910.] Bird sanctuaries Address by Mr. D. Le Souef. It is gratifying to state that this subject has lately come well to the fore in Australia, … [Read more...] about Bird sanctuaries [speech by Dudley Le Souef, 12 January 1910]
Wattle Day: An emblem and its meaning [by K. R. Cramp, 1 August 1936]
[Editor: This article, by K. R. Cramp, about Wattle Day, was published in The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 1 August 1936.] Wattle Day. An emblem and its meaning. (By K. R. Cramp, O.B.E., Vice-president, Wattle League.) It is just over the quarter of the … [Read more...] about Wattle Day: An emblem and its meaning [by K. R. Cramp, 1 August 1936]
Wattle Day League [letter from Ellenor Symon and Muriel E. Farr, 30 August 1910]
[Editor: This letter, about Wattle Day and the Wattle Day League, from Ellenor Symon and Muriel E. Farr (officers of the Wattle Day League in South Australia), was published in The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA), 30 August 1910.] Wattle Day League. To the Editor. Sir — The … [Read more...] about Wattle Day League [letter from Ellenor Symon and Muriel E. Farr, 30 August 1910]
[At the Royal Society’s House] [creation of the Wattle Day League, 1 September 1909]
[Editor: This untitled article, about the creation of the Wattle Day League, and their plans for establishing Wattle Day, is an extract from the “Social Gossip” section (by “Genette”) published in The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser (Sydney, NSW), 1 September … [Read more...] about [At the Royal Society’s House] [creation of the Wattle Day League, 1 September 1909]
[A controversy has often arisen] [re tree-felling, 2 October 1909]
[Editor: This untitled item, about tree-felling, is an extract from the “Orchard, Vineyard & Garden” section published in The Leader (Melbourne, Vic.), 2 October 1909.] [A controversy has often arisen] A controversy has often arisen amongst axemen as to who has felled the … [Read more...] about [A controversy has often arisen] [re tree-felling, 2 October 1909]
[A meeting, largely attended] [re Wattle Day, 2 October 1909]
[Editor: This untitled item, about Wattle Day, is an extract from the “Orchard, Vineyard & Garden” section published in The Leader (Melbourne, Vic.), 2 October 1909.] [A meeting, largely attended] A meeting, largely attended, principally by ladies, was held in the Royal … [Read more...] about [A meeting, largely attended] [re Wattle Day, 2 October 1909]
[Why is … the Acacia … known as wattle?] [2 January 1953]
[Editor: This item, regarding the origin of the name of the wattle tree, is an extract from “The Oracle Answers” section published in The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 2 January 1953.] [Why is ... the Acacia ... known as wattle?] Q. Why is it that the European tree, the Acacia, … [Read more...] about [Why is … the Acacia … known as wattle?] [2 January 1953]