[Editor: A letter from an officer aboard the First Fleet, during the voyage to Australia. Published in The London Chronicle, 7-9 February 1788.] [Extract of a letter from an officer on board the Sirius] Extract of a Letter from an Officer on board the Sirius Man of War, … [Read more...] about [Extract of a letter from an officer on board the Sirius] [7-9 February 1788]
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[Convicts did not want to be transported to Australia] [6-9 December 1788]
[Editor: A news item mentions that British convicts did not want to be transported to Australia, and preferred to be transported to Canada instead. Published in The St. James’s Chronicle, 6-9 December 1788.] [Convicts did not want to be transported to Australia] Saturday … [Read more...] about [Convicts did not want to be transported to Australia] [6-9 December 1788]
[A letter from an officer in New South Wales] [12-16 June 1789]
[Editor: A letter from an officer in New South Wales, as well as a brief news item regarding some convicts to be sent to Australia. Published in The Edinburgh Advertiser, 12-16 June 1789.] [A letter from an officer in New South Wales] By a letter from an officer on board … [Read more...] about [A letter from an officer in New South Wales] [12-16 June 1789]
Postscript [on a rebellion planned by convicts] [22 February 1807]
[Editor: A report on a rebellion planned by convicts. Published in the Sydney Gazette, 22 February 1807.] Postscript We are happy to announce to the Public that by extreme vigilance, a most atrocious and wicked plan of insurrection has been averted. — It was planned in a … [Read more...] about Postscript [on a rebellion planned by convicts] [22 February 1807]
Man from Ironbark: Charged 1/6 for haircut: Complains to police [25 February 1924]
[Editor: An amusing human interest story. Published in The Morning Bulletin, 25 February 1924.] Man from Ironbark. Charged 1/6 for haircut. Complains to police. A favourite recitation years ago was a poem entitled “The Man from Ironbark,” the author being Banjo … [Read more...] about Man from Ironbark: Charged 1/6 for haircut: Complains to police [25 February 1924]
Every-day life in the colony [17 September 1879]
[Editor: This article was part of “The International Exhibition Supplement” published in The Sydney Morning Herald, 17 September 1879.] Every-day life in the colony. A stranger, arriving in Sydney from the mother-country, would find very little at first sight in the … [Read more...] about Every-day life in the colony [17 September 1879]
The immigration report [18 September 1847]
[Editor: Published in The Sydney Morning Herald, 18 September 1847.] The immigration report. This important document, which we yesterday placed before our readers, is inferior to none of its predecessors for the clearness of its views, the perspicuity of its statements, … [Read more...] about The immigration report [18 September 1847]
History of Australia and Australian colonization [19 August 1840]
[Editor: An article published in The Sydney Herald, 19 August 1840.] History of Australia and Australian colonization. After the visit of Tasman to Van Diemen’s Land, Australian discovery for a long period was at a stand. “The attention of European nations had been … [Read more...] about History of Australia and Australian colonization [19 August 1840]
[James Hughes, escaped convict, found dead] [19 January 1806]
[Editor: An extract from the news section of The Sydney Gazette, and New South Wales Advertiser, 19 January 1806.] [James Hughes, escaped convict, found dead] Last week a native informed Tarlington, a settler, that the skeleton of a white man, with a musket and tin kettle … [Read more...] about [James Hughes, escaped convict, found dead] [19 January 1806]
New Colony [October 1787]
[Editor: This article, about New Holland (Australia), was published in The New London Magazine (London, England), October 1787. In its conclusion it mentions the intention to establish a colony at Botany Bay (New South Wales).] New Colony. A description of New Holland, … [Read more...] about New Colony [October 1787]
The Short-Time Movement [4 November 1856]
[Editor: A report on a meeting in favour of the Eight Hour Day Movement. Published in The Sydney Morning Herald, 4 November 1856.] The Short-Time Movement. A public meeting was held yesterday evening, at the School of Arts, Pitt-street, for the purpose of taking into … [Read more...] about The Short-Time Movement [4 November 1856]
Dangers of Bush-Travelling [15 February 1871]
[Editor: An article about the dangers of lack of water and hot weather faced by itinerant workers traveling in the bush. Published in The South Australian Advertiser, 15 February 1871.] Dangers of Bush-Travelling. A bushman named John O’Flaherty has called upon us and … [Read more...] about Dangers of Bush-Travelling [15 February 1871]
The pioneers of gold discovery on Bendigo [28 October 1893]
[Editor: An article published in the The Bendigo Advertiser, 28 October 1893.] The pioneers of gold discovery on Bendigo. The following is the text of the paper read by Mr. A. S. Bailes, M.P., at the meeting of the local branch of the A.N.A., on Thursday:— Mr. … [Read more...] about The pioneers of gold discovery on Bendigo [28 October 1893]
“Peacocking” a run [30 August 1875]
[Editor: An article regarding the practice of “peacocking” used by some squatters. Published in The Sydney Morning Herald, 30 August 1875.] “Peacocking” a run. — The Border Post says:— As far as we can ascertain, to Messrs. Ronald and M’Bain is due the honour of being the … [Read more...] about “Peacocking” a run [30 August 1875]
Shearing in Australia [31 October 1874]
[Editor: An article published in The Australasian Sketcher, 31 October 1874.] Shearing in Australia. Shearing time is the great harvest of the pastoral interest and all the industries depending upon it. In our last issue we had an article, showing how much in Victoria, … [Read more...] about Shearing in Australia [31 October 1874]
Obituary: Mrs Marie E. J. Pitt [21 May 1948]
[Editor: This obituary of Marie E. J. Pitt was published in The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 21 May 1948.] Obituary Mrs Marie E. J. Pitt Mrs Marie Elizabeth Josephine Pitt, of Clarke st., Northcote, writer of many lyrics and ballads of the bush, in which she spent many … [Read more...] about Obituary: Mrs Marie E. J. Pitt [21 May 1948]
“Around the Boree Log”: Death of author [31 December 1952]
[Editor: A brief obituary of Patrick Hartigan, who wrote under the name of “John O’Brien”. Published in the Charleville Times (Charleville, Qld.), 31 December 1952.] “Around the Boree Log” Death of author Monsignor Patrick Hartigan, author of an Australian bestseller, … [Read more...] about “Around the Boree Log”: Death of author [31 December 1952]
An Australian Tercentenary [by Professor Ernest Scott, 21 October 1916]
[Editor: An article regarding Dirk Hartog’s discovery of Australia, by Professor Ernest Scott. Published in The Argus, 21 October 1916.] An Australian Tercentenary. By Professor Scott. On October 25, 1610, a ship belonging to the Dutch East India Company, on the voyage … [Read more...] about An Australian Tercentenary [by Professor Ernest Scott, 21 October 1916]
Discovery of Australia: The Tercentenary [1 September 1916]
[Editor: An article regarding Dirk Hartog’s discovery of Australia. Published in The Western Mail, 1 September 1916.] Discovery of Australia. The Tercentenary. On the 25th of October next it will be exactly 300 years since the first white men who left a definite record … [Read more...] about Discovery of Australia: The Tercentenary [1 September 1916]
Ballaarat [1 December 1854]
[Editor: An article regarding the Eureka Rebellion, printed two few days before the Battle of the Eureka Stockade. Published in The Argus, 1 December 1854.] Ballaarat. In another portion of this paper will be found accounts, from different sources, of the course of events … [Read more...] about Ballaarat [1 December 1854]
Trials of the pioneer: Some Aboriginal aggressions [14 January 1933]
[Editor: An article published in The Argus, 14 January 1933.] Trials of the pioneer. Some Aboriginal aggressions. By J. B. Cooper. When the first pastoralists settled at Port Phillip the aborigines of the Geelong and Portland districts were more hostile in personal … [Read more...] about Trials of the pioneer: Some Aboriginal aggressions [14 January 1933]
Interview with a returned Westralian: Interesting chat with Mr. E. G. Murphy [17 September 1899]
[Editor: An interview with “Dryblower” Murphy, published in The West Australian Sunday Times (Perth, WA), 17 September 1899.] Interview with a returned Westralian. Interesting chat with Mr. E. G. Murphy. About Westralians in London — London Stock Exchange tactics — … [Read more...] about Interview with a returned Westralian: Interesting chat with Mr. E. G. Murphy [17 September 1899]
The grief and glory of Gallipoli: Anzac poetry [by A. G. Stephens, 27 April 1929]
[Editor: An article by A. G. Stephens, published in The Brisbane Courier, 27 April 1929.] The grief and glory of Gallipoli. Anzac poetry. By A. G. Stephens. Still, for unforgetting hearts, the grief comes first. Wolla Meranda wrote:— They will never come … [Read more...] about The grief and glory of Gallipoli: Anzac poetry [by A. G. Stephens, 27 April 1929]
Christmas-Day, 1854! [25 December 1854]
[Editor: This untitled article, comparing Christmas in Australia to Christmas in England, was published in The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 25 December 1854.] [Christmas-Day, 1854!] Christmas-Day, 1854! Is it possible? says Mr. John Newcome, roused by the … [Read more...] about Christmas-Day, 1854! [25 December 1854]
Sydney sixty years since [by Clarinda Sarah Thom (Menie Parkes), 13 April 1910]
[Editor: An article by by Clarinda Sarah Thom (Menie Parkes), giving her childhood reminiscences of Sydney (NSW). Published in The Sydney Morning Herald, 13 April 1910.] Sydney sixty years since. A different Sydney indeed. No trams, no trains, no bridges, no mountain … [Read more...] about Sydney sixty years since [by Clarinda Sarah Thom (Menie Parkes), 13 April 1910]