[Editor: This article, regarding the theft of gold-laden wash-dirt, was published in The Bendigo Independent (Bendigo, Vic.), 16 October 1903.] Theft of golden washdirt. Tarnagulla, Wednesday, October 15. During Saturday night or Sunday some thief at the Nick o’Time … [Read more...] about Theft of golden washdirt [crime, 16 October 1903]
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Newtown Police Court [crimes, 28 March 1885]
[Editor: This article was published in Evening News (Sydney, NSW), 28 March 1885.] Newtown Police Court. Saturday, March 28. Mr. W. D. Meares, D.S.M., presided, and disposed of a small number of trivial cases. “CHEAP JACKS.” William Hocking and Selan A. Brown were … [Read more...] about Newtown Police Court [crimes, 28 March 1885]
Among the ice: An Australian’s experiences [22 January 1914]
[Editor: This article, regarding the seafaring life of Keith W. Ramsay, was published in the Education Gazette and Teachers’ Aid (Melbourne, Vic.), 22 January 1914.] Among the ice: An Australian’s experiences. Keith W. Ramsay, eldest son of Mr. D. W. Ramsay, of the … [Read more...] about Among the ice: An Australian’s experiences [22 January 1914]
A sovereign people [by W. G. Spence, 2 July 1908]
[Editor: This article, by W. G. Spence, regarding the Swiss style of government and democracy, was published in The Worker (Wagga Wagga, NSW), 2 July 1908.] A sovereign people. No Government to check nor king to veto. No Supreme nor High Court to pass judgment on the … [Read more...] about A sovereign people [by W. G. Spence, 2 July 1908]
A Disastrous Fire [a news report of young heroism, 11 September 1897]
[Editor: This article is an extract from the general news section published in The Bendigo Advertiser (Bendigo, Vic.), 11 September 1897.] A Disastrous Fire. — About 8 o’clock last night a five-roomed weatherboard house, situated at the corner of Bayne and Stewart … [Read more...] about A Disastrous Fire [a news report of young heroism, 11 September 1897]
The old Breakwater Pier lighthouse-keeper [humorous anecdote, 17 June 1893]
[Editor: This untitled article was published in the “Society” section of The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 17 June 1893.] [The old Breakwater Pier lighthouse-keeper] It is an old story about a certain grim, taciturn keeper of the old Breakwater Pier lighthouse at Williamstown … [Read more...] about The old Breakwater Pier lighthouse-keeper [humorous anecdote, 17 June 1893]
[We have often urged] [editorial re English immigration to Adelaide, 19 August 1850]
[Editor: This untitled editorial, regarding the employment prospects of English immigrants to Adelaide, was published in The South Australian (Adelaide, SA), 19 August 1850.] [We have often urged] We have often urged on our English friends the folly of young men coming to … [Read more...] about [We have often urged] [editorial re English immigration to Adelaide, 19 August 1850]
Obituary: Dr. William Chisholm [20 November 1941]
[Editor: This obituary was published in The Corryong Courier (Corryong, Vic.), 20 November 1941.] Obituary. Dr. William Chisholm. Word has been received of the passing of Dr. William Chisholm who died in Sydney on Friday at the age of 85 years. The deceased was the … [Read more...] about Obituary: Dr. William Chisholm [20 November 1941]
Obituary: Mr. John William Chisholm, ÆTAT 79 [1 May 1899]
[Editor: This obituary was published in The Goulburn Herald (Goulburn, NSW), 1 May 1899.] Obituary. Mr. John William Chisholm, ÆTAT 79. It is with the most profound regret that we have to record the death on Friday last at his residence, Macquarie-street, Sydney, of … [Read more...] about Obituary: Mr. John William Chisholm, ÆTAT 79 [1 May 1899]
Yesterday [by Jim Donald, re Gertrude Lawson, 6 July 1945]
[Editor: This article, by Gertrude Lawson, was published in the Daily Mirror (Sydney, NSW), 6 July 1945.] Yesterday by Jim Donald On May 23 a Mrs. Gertrude Cooper was buried at Kingswood, near Penrith. In life Mrs. Cooper was a quiet, ordinary person, contented with … [Read more...] about Yesterday [by Jim Donald, re Gertrude Lawson, 6 July 1945]
Last of Lawson family [by George Gunn, 8 June 1945]
[Editor: This article, by George Gunn, regarding Gertrude Lawson and Henry Lawson, was published in the Forbes Advocate (Forbes, NSW), 8 June 1945.] Last of Lawson family (By Geo. Gunn) On Wednesday, 23rd June, Mrs. Gertrude Cooper was buried at Kingswood, near … [Read more...] about Last of Lawson family [by George Gunn, 8 June 1945]
Lawson’s ancestry [by Gertrude Lawson, 25 March 1924]
[Editor: This article, by Gertrude Lawson, was published in the Goulburn Evening Penny Post (Goulburn, NSW), 25 March 1924.] Lawson’s ancestry Grandmother lived in Goulburn Immortalised in “Black Bonnet” (By Gertrude Lawson.) This article has been written … [Read more...] about Lawson’s ancestry [by Gertrude Lawson, 25 March 1924]
The Lawson family [by Gertrude Lawson, 11 August 1921]
[Editor: This article, by Gertrude Lawson, was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 11 August 1921.] The Lawson family There is a suggestion that Henry Lawson is of gipsy origin. He himself has given it by the number of times he has referred to the subject in his … [Read more...] about The Lawson family [by Gertrude Lawson, 11 August 1921]
[Mrs. Lawson] [7 July 1900]
[Editor: This brief untitled article, regarding Louisa Lawson and Henry Lawson, was published in The Catholic Press (Sydney, NSW), 7 July 1900. A letter was written in reply by Gertrude Lawson.] [Mrs. Lawson] Mrs. Lawson, who received £300 from the Government the other … [Read more...] about [Mrs. Lawson] [7 July 1900]
“Like a soldier”: Australian officer’s gallant death [re Malcolm Chisholm (WW1), 15 March 1915]
[Editor: This article, regarding a memorial service for Lieutenant Malcolm Chisholm, during World War One (1914-1918), was published in The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW), 15 March 1915.] “Like a soldier.” Australian officer’s gallant death. A tribute was paid to the … [Read more...] about “Like a soldier”: Australian officer’s gallant death [re Malcolm Chisholm (WW1), 15 March 1915]
Late Lieutenant Chisholm: Memorial service [15 March 1915]
[Editor: This article, regarding a memorial service for Lieutenant Malcolm Chisholm, during World War One (1914-1918), was published in The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 15 March 1915.] Late Lieutenant Chisholm. Memorial service. A memorial service was held at … [Read more...] about Late Lieutenant Chisholm: Memorial service [15 March 1915]
The late Lieutenant W. Malcolm Chisholm [December 1914]
[Editor: This article, regarding the death of Lieutenant Malcolm Chisholm, during World War One (1914-1918), was published in The Sydneian (Sydney, NSW), December 1914.] The late Lieutenant W. Malcolm Chisholm. The news that the far-off battlefields of Europe had so soon … [Read more...] about The late Lieutenant W. Malcolm Chisholm [December 1914]
An Australian falls [re the death of Lieutenant Malcolm Chisholm (WW1), 5 November 1914]
[Editor: This article, regarding the death of Lieutenant Malcolm Chisholm, during World War One (1914-1918), was published in the Evening News (Sydney, NSW), 5 November 1914.] An Australian falls. Son of Dr. Chisholm, of Sydney. An Australian, Lieutenant Malcolm … [Read more...] about An Australian falls [re the death of Lieutenant Malcolm Chisholm (WW1), 5 November 1914]
Fallen in the war: Memorial to Lieutenant Harriott [30 April 1901]
[Editor: This article, regarding a memorial to Lieutenant William Rupert Harriott, who died during the Boer War (1899-1902), was published in The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW), 30 April 1901.] Fallen in the war. Memorial to Lieutenant Harriott. A large gathering … [Read more...] about Fallen in the war: Memorial to Lieutenant Harriott [30 April 1901]
The Boer War [mistaken report of a death, 27 April 1901; several items]
[Editor: Reproduced below are three items regarding Lieutenant Kenneth James Beatty, who was incorrectly reported as dead during the Boer War (1899-1902). The first article, regarding the Boer War and the death of Lieutenant Beatty, was published in The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), … [Read more...] about The Boer War [mistaken report of a death, 27 April 1901; several items]
The Boer War [newspaper extracts, 20 July 1900]
[Editor: Several extracts from “The Boer War” section published in The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 20 July 1900.] The Boer War. Australian Bushmen in action. Boers splendidly repulsed. London, 19th July. Lord Roberts reports that on Monday last a body of Boers made a … [Read more...] about The Boer War [newspaper extracts, 20 July 1900]
Where to bury a hero? [by Frank Browne, re Tom Derrick, 4 June 1945]
[Editor: This article by Frank Browne, regarding Tom Derrick (1914-1945), was published in the Border Morning Mail (Albury, NSW), 4 June 1945.] Where to bury a hero? (By Frank Browne) Tom Derrick, VC, DCM, is dead. The Distinguished Conduct Medal won in the lurid gleam … [Read more...] about Where to bury a hero? [by Frank Browne, re Tom Derrick, 4 June 1945]
Australian Military Forces [Victoria Cross citation for Thomas Currie Derrick, 23 March 1944]
[Editor: This announcement, regarding the awarding of a Victoria Cross to Tom Derrick (1914-1945), was published in The London Gazette (London, UK), 23 March 1944.] Government House, Canberra. 23rd March 1944. Australian Military Forces. The KING has been graciously … [Read more...] about Australian Military Forces [Victoria Cross citation for Thomas Currie Derrick, 23 March 1944]
Gallipoli 20 years afterwards: Sir Harry Chauvel Remembers [27 April 1935]
[Editor: This article, regarding the Gallipoli campaign (February 1915 to January 1916), during the First World War (1914-1918), was published in The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic.), 27 April 1935. Accompanying the article was a message from Sir William … [Read more...] about Gallipoli 20 years afterwards: Sir Harry Chauvel Remembers [27 April 1935]
Australians brave: “An imperishable record,” cables General Hamilton [12 May 1915]
[Editor: This article, regarding the fighting by Anzac soldiers at the Dardanelles (during the First World War), was published in The Herald (Melbourne, Vic.), 12 May 1915.] Australians brave “An imperishable record,” cables General Hamilton Mr A. Fisher, the Prime … [Read more...] about Australians brave: “An imperishable record,” cables General Hamilton [12 May 1915]