[Editor: This article by Prime Minister John Curtin was published in The Herald (Melbourne, Vic.), 27 December 1941. It was written during the Second World War (1939-1945), almost three weeks after Japan entered the war against the Allies, with its attacks on Pearl Harbour, Hong … [Read more...] about The task ahead [by John Curtin, 27 December 1941]
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Rugby League: Australians’ easy win [19 September 1921]
[Editor: This article, about a rugby league match between Australia and Salford (England), was published in The Maitland Daily Mercury (West Maitland, NSW), 19 September 1921.] Rugby League. Australians’ easy win. (United Service Cables). Manchester, Saturday. At … [Read more...] about Rugby League: Australians’ easy win [19 September 1921]
Victoria’s only battlefield [2 January 1915]
[Editor: This article, regarding the Eureka Rebellion, was published in The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 2 January 1915.] Victoria’s only battlefield By X. Few remember that the 3rd December was the sixtieth anniversary of Eureka — Victoria’s only experience of warfare on … [Read more...] about Victoria’s only battlefield [2 January 1915]
Summary for England [extracts, 30 December 1854]
[Editor: These news items, including items regarding the Crimean War (1853-1856) and the Eureka Rebellion (1854), are extracts from the “Summary for England” section published in The Empire (Sydney, NSW), 30 December 1854.] Summary for England Per G.S.S.S. Co.’s … [Read more...] about Summary for England [extracts, 30 December 1854]
Income tax: Pays double and a fine [two items, September 1903]
[Editor: Reproduced below are two items regarding a man being fined for an income tax violation.] Income tax. Pays double and a fine. At the Brunswick Court this morning Phillip Hellyer was proceeded against for having failed to furnish the Income Tax Commissioner with … [Read more...] about Income tax: Pays double and a fine [two items, September 1903]
Domestic Intelligence [13 August 1844]
[Editor: These news items are extracts from the “Domestic Intelligence” section published in the Colonial Times (Hobart Town, Van Diemen’s Land), 13 August 1844.] Domestic Intelligence THE “COMET” COACH. — Anxious at all times to advance the interests of the colony, more … [Read more...] about Domestic Intelligence [13 August 1844]
Collapse of tombstone: Ballarat incident [13 November 1939]
[Editor: This small article was published in The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 13 November 1939.] Collapse of tombstone Ballarat incident Ballarat, Sunday. — An escape from serious injury through a tombstone collapsing while he was grave-digging was experienced by Charles … [Read more...] about Collapse of tombstone: Ballarat incident [13 November 1939]
Armistice Day 1930 [15 November 1930]
[Editor: This article, regarding Armistice Day (later known as Remembrance Day) commemorations in Williamstown (Victoria), was published in the Williamstown Chronicle (Williamstown, Vic.), 15 November 1930.] Armistice Day 1930. (By V.P.) A bright, blue Australian sky … [Read more...] about Armistice Day 1930 [15 November 1930]
Armistice Day: Large crowd at Town Hall [15 November 1930]
[Editor: This article, regarding Armistice Day (later known as Remembrance Day) commemorations in Williamstown (Victoria), was published in the Williamstown Chronicle (Williamstown, Vic.), 15 November 1930.] Armistice Day. Large crowd at Town Hall. One of the largest … [Read more...] about Armistice Day: Large crowd at Town Hall [15 November 1930]
“Spirit of 1914 still lives”: Armistice lessons [13 November 1939]
[Editor: This article, regarding a church service held for Armistice Day (later known as Remembrance Day), was published in the “In the Churches” section of The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 13 November 1939.] “Spirit of 1914 still lives” Armistice lessons Led by the … [Read more...] about “Spirit of 1914 still lives”: Armistice lessons [13 November 1939]
An open letter: Armistice [14 November 1933]
[Editor: This article, or open letter, by “Eve”, regarding Armistice Day (later known as Remembrance Day), appeared in the “Domain of Woman” section (“conducted by “Eve””), published in the Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser (Maryborough, Qld.), 14 November … [Read more...] about An open letter: Armistice [14 November 1933]
Armistice Day [11 November 1930]
[Editor: This article, about Armistice Day (later known as Remembrance Day), was published in The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 11 November 1930. The article warns against those who would prefer to not commemorate Armistice Day.] Armistice Day. The word “armistice” … [Read more...] about Armistice Day [11 November 1930]
Poppy Day [10 November 1944]
[Editor: This article, about Poppy Day (Armistice Day; later known as Remembrance Day), was published in The Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Qld.), 10 November 1944.] Poppy Day To those of riper years in whose memory is still fresh the horrors of the great conflict of … [Read more...] about Poppy Day [10 November 1944]
Poppy Day: Benefit of Diggers [11 November 1932]
[Editor: This article about Poppy Day (Armistice Day; later known as Remembrance Day), was published in The Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Qld.), 11 November 1932.] Poppy Day Benefit of Diggers To those of riper years in whose memory is still fresh the horrors of the … [Read more...] about Poppy Day: Benefit of Diggers [11 November 1932]
[The ignorant and misguided criminal, Edward Kelly] [12 November 1880]
[Editor: This untitled article, regarding the hanging of Ned Kelly, and related moral viewpoints on the Kelly Outbreak, was published in The Ballarat Star (Ballarat, Vic.), 12 November 1880.] [The ignorant and misguided criminal, Edward Kelly] The ignorant and misguided … [Read more...] about [The ignorant and misguided criminal, Edward Kelly] [12 November 1880]
Hanging of Ned Kelly [17 November 1880]
[Editor: This article, regarding the hanging of Ned Kelly, was published in The Hay Standard, and Advertiser for Balranald, Wentworth, Maude, Booligal, Wilcannia, Menindie, Bourke, &c (Hay, NSW), 17 November 1880.] Hanging of Ned Kelly. According to the account in the … [Read more...] about Hanging of Ned Kelly [17 November 1880]
The execution [11 November 1880]
[Editor: This article, regarding the hanging of Ned Kelly, was published in the “Latest telegrams” section of The Express & Telegraph (Adelaide, SA), 11 November 1880.] The execution. [By Telegraph.] (From our own Correspondent.] Melbourne, November 11. The … [Read more...] about The execution [11 November 1880]
The execution of Ned Kelly [11 November 1880]
[Editor: This article, regarding the hanging of Ned Kelly, was published in the “Latest telegrams” section of The Express & Telegraph (Adelaide, SA), 11 November 1880.] The execution of Ned Kelly. This morning the last survivor of the notorious Kelly gang paid the penalty … [Read more...] about The execution of Ned Kelly [11 November 1880]
Ned Kelly: A sketch in court [6 November 1880]
[Editor: This article, regarding the trial of Ned Kelly, was published in The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser (Sydney, NSW), 6 November 1880.] Ned Kelly: A sketch in court. (From a correspondent.) It was thought best to try the man in the metropolis on … [Read more...] about Ned Kelly: A sketch in court [6 November 1880]
The Legislative Council [editorial, 17 October 1854]
[Editor: This untitled editorial was published in The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 17 October 1854.] [The Legislative Council] The Legislative Council, which has been three weeks in session, has as yet done nothing of much importance, with the exception of the passage through … [Read more...] about The Legislative Council [editorial, 17 October 1854]
The Age [editorial, 17 October 1854]
[Editor: This untitled editorial was published in The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 17 October 1854. It was the first editorial of The Age (printed in the first issue of that newspaper).] The Age. Published daily. Melbourne, Tuesday, 17 October 1854. We present the public … [Read more...] about The Age [editorial, 17 October 1854]
The unemployed [17 October 1854]
[Editor: This article was published in The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 17 October 1854.] The unemployed. — The difficulty of obtaining employment is becoming a common complaint amongst those who have been attracted to the Colony by the favorable accounts sent home by the … [Read more...] about The unemployed [17 October 1854]
The Age [re launch of a newspaper, 17 October 1854]
[Editor: This notice, an introduction to the first issue of The Age newspaper, was published in the “Miscellaneous” advertising section in The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 17 October 1854.] “The Age;” A Journal of Politics, Commerce, and Philanthropy, Dedicated to The … [Read more...] about The Age [re launch of a newspaper, 17 October 1854]
Alma Mater [24 January 1936]
[Editor: This article, about private schools in Australia (in comparison to those in England), was published in The Southern Cross News (Southern Cross, WA), 24 January 1936.] Alma Mater When we compare the Public Schools of our State with those of England, we are forced … [Read more...] about Alma Mater [24 January 1936]
Miscellaneous news [three obituaries, 17 June 1873]
[Editor: These three obituaries are extracts from the “Miscellaneous news” section published in the The Illustrated Australian News for Home Readers (Melbourne, Vic.), 17 June 1873.] Miscellaneous news The death of another old colonist has to be chronicled. Mr. Charles … [Read more...] about Miscellaneous news [three obituaries, 17 June 1873]