[Editor: This is part twelve of the “Men who made Australia” series written by Professor Ernest Scott.] Men who made Australia — No. 12 John Monash, soldier, engineer and scholar. This article completes Professor Sir Ernest Scott’s series on “Men Who Made Australia.” … [Read more...] about John Monash, soldier, engineer and scholar [by Professor Ernest Scott, 5 August 1939]
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Alfred Deakin — statesman, orator, and seer [by Professor Ernest Scott, 29 July 1939]
[Editor: This is part eleven of the “Men who made Australia” series written by Professor Ernest Scott.] Men who made Australia — No. 11 Alfred Deakin — statesman, orator, and seer The name Deakin has long been synonymous with eloquence. The silver-tongued orator lives … [Read more...] about Alfred Deakin — statesman, orator, and seer [by Professor Ernest Scott, 29 July 1939]
Edmund Barton, the great federal leader [by Professor Ernest Scott, 22 July 1939]
[Editor: This is part ten of the “Men who made Australia” series written by Professor Ernest Scott.] Men who made Australia — No. 10 Edmund Barton, the great federal leader Sir Ernest Scott, continuing his series of articles on the men who made Australia, brings before … [Read more...] about Edmund Barton, the great federal leader [by Professor Ernest Scott, 22 July 1939]
Adventures and tragedy of the mysterious Leichhardt [by Professor Ernest Scott, 15 July 1939]
[Editor: This is part nine of the “Men who made Australia” series written by Professor Ernest Scott.] Men who made Australia — No. 9 Adventures and tragedy of the mysterious Leichhardt No light is thrown upon the great enigma of Central Australia — the fate of Ludwig … [Read more...] about Adventures and tragedy of the mysterious Leichhardt [by Professor Ernest Scott, 15 July 1939]
George Fife Angas, the man who made South Australia [by Professor Ernest Scott, 8 July 1939]
[Editor: This is part eight of the “Men who made Australia” series written by Professor Ernest Scott.] Men who made Australia — No. 8. George Fife Angas, the man who made South Australia Sir Ernest Scott joins issue in friendly manner with Dr. Grenfell Price on the … [Read more...] about George Fife Angas, the man who made South Australia [by Professor Ernest Scott, 8 July 1939]
Two elopements and a colonising theory [by Professor Ernest Scott, 1 July 1939]
[Editor: This is part seven of the “Men who made Australia” series written by Professor Ernest Scott. This article is about Edward Gibbon Wakefield.] Men who made Australia — No. 7 Two elopements and a colonising theory By Professor Sir Ernest Scott I have before me … [Read more...] about Two elopements and a colonising theory [by Professor Ernest Scott, 1 July 1939]
Strzelecki, who first found gold in the continent [by Professor Ernest Scott, 24 June 1939]
[Editor: This is part six of the “Men who made Australia” series written by Professor Ernest Scott.] Men who made Australia — No. 6 Strzelecki, who first found gold in the continent By Professor Sir Ernest Scott A Polish nobleman who was unjustly “identified” as the … [Read more...] about Strzelecki, who first found gold in the continent [by Professor Ernest Scott, 24 June 1939]
Sturt and the great river system: “Greatest Australian Explorer” [by Professor Ernest Scott, 17 June 1939]
[Editor: This is part five of the “Men who made Australia” series written by Professor Ernest Scott. Published in The Advertiser (Adelaide), 17 June 1939.] Men who made Australia — No. 5 Sturt and the great river system “Greatest Australian explorer” In the fifth … [Read more...] about Sturt and the great river system: “Greatest Australian Explorer” [by Professor Ernest Scott, 17 June 1939]
James Stirling, who founded Western Australia [by Professor Ernest Scott, 10 June 1939]
[Editor: This is part four of the “Men who made Australia” series written by Professor Ernest Scott.] Men who made Australia — No. 4 James Stirling, who founded Western Australia By Professor Sir Ernest Scott The British Government displayed a curious unconcern … [Read more...] about James Stirling, who founded Western Australia [by Professor Ernest Scott, 10 June 1939]
Macquarie, who adopted the name Australia [by Professor Ernest Scott , 3 June 1939]
[Editor: This is part three of the “Men who made Australia” series written by Professor Ernest Scott. This article is about Lachlan Macquarie, Governor of New South Wales 1810-1821.] Men who made Australia — No. 3 Macquarie, who adopted the name Australia By Professor … [Read more...] about Macquarie, who adopted the name Australia [by Professor Ernest Scott , 3 June 1939]
John Macarthur: Who gave this country wool [by Professor Ernest Scott , 27 May 1939]
[Editor: This is part two of the “Men who made Australia” series written by Professor Ernest Scott.] Men who made Australia — No. 2 John Macarthur Who gave this country wool By Professor Ernest Scott This is the second article in the series, “Men Who Made … [Read more...] about John Macarthur: Who gave this country wool [by Professor Ernest Scott , 27 May 1939]
Matthew Flinders: His achievements and tragedy [by Professor Ernest Scott, 20 May 1939]
[Editor: This is part one of the “Men who made Australia” series written by Professor Ernest Scott.] Men who made Australia By Professor Ernest Scott No. 1 Matthew Flinders His achievements and tragedy The series of articles of which “The Advertiser” begins … [Read more...] about Matthew Flinders: His achievements and tragedy [by Professor Ernest Scott, 20 May 1939]
Fatal Encounter with Bushrangers in Victoria [re. Ned Kelly, 31 October 1878]
[Editor: A report on the shooting of police at Stringybark Creek by Ned Kelly and his gang.] Fatal Encounter with Bushrangers in Victoria. (By telegraph to Evening News.) Melbourne Monday. A terrible encounter — almost without parallel in Victoria — has taken place … [Read more...] about Fatal Encounter with Bushrangers in Victoria [re. Ned Kelly, 31 October 1878]
Desperate Affray at Benalla [re. Ned Kelly, 23 April 1878]
[Editor: A report on the shooting of Constable Alexander Fitzpatrick by Ned Kelly.] Desperate Affray at Benalla. — The police authorities at Sandhurst are stated by the Bendigo Advertiser of Wednesday last to have received a telegram the previous night from Benalla, … [Read more...] about Desperate Affray at Benalla [re. Ned Kelly, 23 April 1878]
Ned Kelly’s gang: The making and breaking of bushrangers [18 December 1920]
[Editor: This article on Ned Kelly and his gang was published in The Capricornian, 18 December 1920.] Ned Kelly’s gang. The making and breaking of bushrangers. June 28, last was the fortieth anniversary of the capture of Ned Kelly, the notorious bushranger, at … [Read more...] about Ned Kelly’s gang: The making and breaking of bushrangers [18 December 1920]
Johnson, alias Crow [news reports, 1891]
[Editor: These are reports on an incident which was the basis for Henry Lawson’s poem “Johnson, alias Crow”; being extracts from the general news sections of The Brisbane Courier, regarding the death in custody of H. Johnson in 1891. A further extract has been included, related … [Read more...] about Johnson, alias Crow [news reports, 1891]
Local and general news [review of Morna Lee and Other Poems by Mary Hannay Foott, 19 July 1890]
[Editor: A review of Mary Hannay Foott’s book of poetry, Morna Lee and Other Poems; an extract from the column “Local and general news”, published in The Warwick Examiner and Times, 19 July 1890.] Local and general news From Messrs. Gordon & Gotch we have received a copy … [Read more...] about Local and general news [review of Morna Lee and Other Poems by Mary Hannay Foott, 19 July 1890]
“Where The Pelican Builds,” And Other Poems [review, 22 September 1885]
[Editor: A review of Mary Hannay Foott’s book of poetry, Where the Pelican Builds and Other Poems. Published in The Mercury, 22 September 1885.] “Where The Pelican Builds,” And Other Poems. — This is the title of a small volume of poems, by Mary Hannay Foott, published by … [Read more...] about “Where The Pelican Builds,” And Other Poems [review, 22 September 1885]
Poems [review of Where the Pelican Builds and Other Poems, 4 July 1885]
[Editor: A review of Mary Hannay Foott’s book of poetry, Where the Pelican Builds and Other Poems, in the column “The paper knife”, in Queensland Figaro and Punch, 4 July 1885.] Poems, By Mary Hannay Foott, Toowoomba. Perhaps the highest compliment I can pay to the … [Read more...] about Poems [review of Where the Pelican Builds and Other Poems, 4 July 1885]
The Reviewer [review of Where the Pelican Builds and Other Poems, 30 May 1885]
[Editor: This review of Mary Hannay Foott’s book of poetry, Where the Pelican Builds and Other Poems, is an extract from the column “The Reviewer”, published in The Queenslander, 30 May 1885.] The Reviewer. We have received a small and unpretentious volume of poetry from … [Read more...] about The Reviewer [review of Where the Pelican Builds and Other Poems, 30 May 1885]
The innocent convict [9 March 1865]
The innocent convict. (From Diaries of a Lady of Quality: by A. Hayward, Q.C.) November 18th, 1803.— “We left Buxton in the midst of a deep snow, and after a very cold and wretched journey arrived at Elton [Elton Hall, Oundle : the seat of the Earl of Carysfort] the next … [Read more...] about The innocent convict [9 March 1865]
The Sentimental Bloke [review, 6 November 1915]
[Editor: A review of The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke, by C.J. Dennis, from the “Literature: Publications Received” section of The Queenslander, 1915.] The Sentimental Bloke. “The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke,” by C.J. Dennis (Angus and Robertson, Sydney).— Gathered … [Read more...] about The Sentimental Bloke [review, 6 November 1915]
Stray thoughts on regulars and volunteers [29 September 1860]
[Editor: An opinion on regular army soldiers and volunteer militia soldiers. Published in The Sydney Morning Herald, 29 September 1860.] Stray thoughts on regulars and volunteers. “The summer air is one perpetual strife.” Have you ever watched the conflict of a couple of … [Read more...] about Stray thoughts on regulars and volunteers [29 September 1860]
“White Australia” Policy: Mayor advocates abolition [17 March 1932]
“White Australia” Policy. Mayor advocates abolition. Consternation was caused among councillors at a meeting of the Fitzroy Council last night when the mayor (Councillor E.T. Apps) declared that in order to solve the problem of unemployment the policy of “White Australia” … [Read more...] about “White Australia” Policy: Mayor advocates abolition [17 March 1932]
“Australians Yet” [book review, 18 December 1913]
[Editor: A review of Australians Yet and Other Verses by Grant Hervey.] “Australians Yet” Grant Hervey is well known as a writer of verse. His writings are familiar to all readers of the weekly and monthly Australian periodicals. It was, therefore, to be expected that … [Read more...] about “Australians Yet” [book review, 18 December 1913]