[Editor: This article about the Spanish Flu was published in the Kalgoorlie Miner (Kalgoorlie, WA), 5 September 1918.] The “flu.” The latest English papers to hand tell us of the ravages of the great influenza epidemic there. Those who did not get the Spanish “flu” were … [Read more...] about The “flu” [5 September 1918]
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Influenza epidemic: Outbreak at Broadmeadows camp: Two hundred soldiers in hospital [17 August 1918]
[Editor: This article about the Spanish Flu was published in The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 17 August 1918.] Influenza epidemic Outbreak at Broadmeadows camp. Two hundred soldiers in hospital. A particularly severe type of influenza, believed to be a form of Spanish … [Read more...] about Influenza epidemic: Outbreak at Broadmeadows camp: Two hundred soldiers in hospital [17 August 1918]
When rum was money [by Vincent Hayden, 10 July 1948]
[Editor: This article by Vincent Hayden was published in The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 10 July 1948.] When rum was money Early in Australian history rum was used as currency for some years By Vincent Hayden When the 11 ships of the First Fleet arrived in Sydney Cove … [Read more...] about When rum was money [by Vincent Hayden, 10 July 1948]
Today’s yesterdays: Captain Cook takes possession [22 August 1934]
[Editor: This article was published in The Herald (Melbourne, Vic.), 22 August 1934.] Today’s yesterdays Captain Cook takes possession “I now once More hoisted English Colours, and in the Name of His Majesty King George the Third I took possession of the whole Eastern … [Read more...] about Today’s yesterdays: Captain Cook takes possession [22 August 1934]
English lad made history [by A. L. Brient, 31 July 1948]
[Editor: This article by A. L. Brient, about Isaac Smith (the first European to land on the east coast of the Australian continent), was published in The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 31 July 1948.] English lad made history He was the first to step ashore from Captain Cook’s … [Read more...] about English lad made history [by A. L. Brient, 31 July 1948]
Captain James Cook [26 October 1928]
[Editor: This article about James Cook was published in The Blue Mountain Echo (Katoomba, NSW), 26 October 1928.] Captain James Cook. To declare that any man is the greatest whom the world has seen in his particular vocation, savors of hyperbole; but there appears to be … [Read more...] about Captain James Cook [26 October 1928]
William Buckley — The Wild White Man [19 January 1907]
[Editor: This article about William Buckley was published in the Geelong Advertiser (Geelong, Vic.), 19 January 1907 (previously published in The Australian Field).] William Buckley — The Wild White Man. Many accounts have been written of the “Wild White Man,” who passed … [Read more...] about William Buckley — The Wild White Man [19 January 1907]
Obituary — 1868-9 [Victorian Almanac for 1870, 1869]
[Editor: This article was published in the Victorian Almanac for 1870 (Melbourne, Vic.), 1869.] Obituary — 1868-9. Bowie, Robert (October 3, 1869, aged 82 years), surgeon. Mr. Bowie was one of the oldest medical practitioners in the colony, and was for many years … [Read more...] about Obituary — 1868-9 [Victorian Almanac for 1870, 1869]
300th anniversary: Tasmania’s discovery [2 December 1942]
[Editor: This article was published in The Cairns Post (Cairns, Qld.), 2 December 1942.] 300th anniversary. Tasmania’s discovery. November 24 was the 300th anniversary of the famous Dutch navigator, Abel Janszoon Tasman’s discovery of the island which later was to be … [Read more...] about 300th anniversary: Tasmania’s discovery [2 December 1942]
The tragic note in Australian literature [book review, 15 June 1946]
[Editor: This article was published in the “Books of the Day” column in The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 15 June 1946.] The tragic note in Australian literature The complaint is often heard that Australian literature is pessimistic, that our writers have been over-concerned … [Read more...] about The tragic note in Australian literature [book review, 15 June 1946]