[Editor: This obituary, regarding James Kennedy (1834-1918), was published in The Sydney Mail (Sydney, NSW), 13 November 1918.] Kennedy, of Comerong. One of the best known and most highly esteemed pioneers of the South Coast was James Kennedy, of Comerong Island, … [Read more...] about Kennedy, of Comerong [obituary re James Kennedy (1834-1918), 13 November 1918]
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Luck of the Land Ballot [25 May 1923]
[Editor: This anecdote, about a selector’s bad luck (or another selector’s good luck), was published in The Nowra Leader (Nowra, NSW), 25 May 1923.] Luck of the Land Ballot. Away back in 1874, when Comerong Island was thrown open for selection applicants had to take their … [Read more...] about Luck of the Land Ballot [25 May 1923]
Mr. William S. Lyon [6 February 1892]
[Editor: This article, about William Samuel Lyon (1856-1942), was published in The Prahran Telegraph (Prahran, Vic.), 6 February 1892.] Our gallery of portraits. [No. 199.] Sketches of prominent local men. Contracting in a medical sense President of the Medical … [Read more...] about Mr. William S. Lyon [6 February 1892]
Personal [obituaries, 11 October 1933]
[Editor: These three obituaries are extracts from the “Personal” section published in The Herald (Melbourne, Vic.), 11 October 1933.] Personal Mr William Henry Clark, 95, who died on Monday, was one of the oldest residents of Williamstown. A native of Stepney, London, he … [Read more...] about Personal [obituaries, 11 October 1933]
About people [obituaries, 9 October 1933]
[Editor: These four obituaries are extracts from the “About people” section published in The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 9 October 1933.] About people. While attending the funeral of the Maori King Manuta in Waikato, N.Z., yesterday, Mr. Henry E. Holland, leader of the New … [Read more...] about About people [obituaries, 9 October 1933]
About people [20 June 1914]
[Editor: These two extracts, including an obituary regarding Richard Yeoman, are from the “About people” section published in The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 20 June 1914.] About people. Mr. R. Yeoman, photographer, of 116 Bourke-street, city, died on Wednesday last at his … [Read more...] about About people [20 June 1914]
The late Richard Yeoman [22 July 1914]
[Editor: This obituary, regarding Richard Yeoman, was published in “The Editor’s Locker” section of The Australasian Photo-Review (Sydney, NSW), 22 July 1914.] The late Richard Yeoman We regret to announce the death of Mr. R. Yeoman, of Melbourne, who was a well-known … [Read more...] about The late Richard Yeoman [22 July 1914]
Wedding bells: Casinello—Hinson [wedding report, 23 February 1916]
[Editor: This article, about a wedding, was published in The Morwell and Yinnar Gazette (Morwell, Vic.), 23 February 1916.] Wedding bells. Casinello—Hinson. The Methodist Church was the Mecca of Morwell feminity on Thursday afternoon, and shortly after two o’clock the … [Read more...] about Wedding bells: Casinello—Hinson [wedding report, 23 February 1916]
Boy soldiers: Cadets fine physique [29 March 1911]
[Editor: This article, about the compulsory training of Australian teenage males as military cadets, was published in Evening News (Sydney, NSW), 29 March 1911.] Boy soldiers. Cadets fine physique. The medical examination of boys under the compulsory training system … [Read more...] about Boy soldiers: Cadets fine physique [29 March 1911]
Military: Notes for senior cadets [1 March 1911]
[Editor: This article, about the compulsory training of Australian teenage males as military cadets, was published in The Warwick Examiner and Times (Warwick, Qld.), 1 March 1911.] Military Notes for senior cadets. In connection with Saturday’s muster parade in … [Read more...] about Military: Notes for senior cadets [1 March 1911]
[General news items] [4 April 1912]
[Editor: These extracts are from the general news section published in The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 4 April 1912.] [General news items] References to the State Ministry’s main roads policy were made by the Minister for Works (Mr. Edgar) in reply to a deputation yesterday. … [Read more...] about [General news items] [4 April 1912]
[Australia has had more than its share of shipping disasters of late] [4 April 1912]
[Editor: This untitled article was published in the general news section of The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 4 April 1912.] [Australia has had more than its share of shipping disasters of late] Australia has had more than its share of shipping disasters of late. Towards the … [Read more...] about [Australia has had more than its share of shipping disasters of late] [4 April 1912]
[Probably Professor Marshall Hall was right] [4 April 1912]
[Editor: This untitled article, about exclusionary trade union practices regarding musicians, was published in the general news section of The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 4 April 1912.] [Probably Professor Marshall Hall was right] Probably Professor Marshall Hall was right … [Read more...] about [Probably Professor Marshall Hall was right] [4 April 1912]
Gold-seekers of the Fifties [1 July 1899]
[Editor: This article, regarding Peter Lalor, and some other leaders of the Eureka Rebellion, was published in The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 1 July 1899.] Gold-seekers of the Fifties. After Eureka. How the leaders escaped. While the victors of Eureka were removing … [Read more...] about Gold-seekers of the Fifties [1 July 1899]
[The Ballaarat Times announces] [re Thomas Kennedy, 9 March 1859]
[Editor: This untitled article, regarding the death of Thomas Kennedy, was published in the “The news of the day” section in The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 9 March 1859.] [The Ballaarat Times announces] The Ballaarat Times announces the death, by a fall from his horse, of Mr … [Read more...] about [The Ballaarat Times announces] [re Thomas Kennedy, 9 March 1859]
Mining [re Thomas Kennedy, 9 March 1859]
[Editor: This obituary, regarding Thomas Kennedy, was published in the “Mining” section of The Star (Ballarat, Vic.), 9 March 1859.] Mining. The sudden and violent death of a miner well known on this gold field was reported yesterday in our usual record of inquests held … [Read more...] about Mining [re Thomas Kennedy, 9 March 1859]
Fatal accident [re Thomas Kennedy, 8 March 1859]
[Editor: This article, regarding an inquest into the death of Thomas Kennedy, was published in the “Local and general news” section of The Star (Ballarat, Vic.), 8 March 1859.] Fatal accident. — An inquest was held at the Forest Hill Hotel, Kingston, on the 7th inst., … [Read more...] about Fatal accident [re Thomas Kennedy, 8 March 1859]
The Ministerial candidates again [re the Victorian elections, 25 August 1859]
[Editor: This article, about the parliamentary elections in the colony of Victoria, was published in The Star (Ballarat, Vic.), 25 August 1859.] The Ministerial candidates again. “Bailey is a scoundrel — a clever scoundrel!” in effect exclaimed the Government candidate, … [Read more...] about The Ministerial candidates again [re the Victorian elections, 25 August 1859]
Mr William Frazer, M.L.A. [14 December 1870]
[Editor: This obituary, regarding William Frazer (1831-1870), was published in The Ballarat Star (Ballarat, Vic.), 14 December 1870.] Mr William Frazer, M.L.A., One of the members for Creswick, died at his house at Lyndhurst, near Melbourne, on Tuesday, after an illness … [Read more...] about Mr William Frazer, M.L.A. [14 December 1870]
Mr. Duncan Gillies [16 September 1903]
[Editor: This obituary, regarding Duncan Gillies, was published in The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser (Sydney, NSW), 16 September 1903.] Mr. Duncan Gillies. Mr. Duncan Gillies, Speaker of the Victorian Legislative Assembly, was found dead in his bath at the … [Read more...] about Mr. Duncan Gillies [16 September 1903]
Ballarat East election [report on meeting addressed by J. B. Humffray, 25 August 1859]
[Editor: This article, about a meeting addressed by J. B. Humffray (as part of his electoral campaign), was published in The Star (Ballarat, Vic.), 25 August 1859.] Ballarat East election. On Wednesday evening, Mr J. B. Humffray met his friends and supporters in the … [Read more...] about Ballarat East election [report on meeting addressed by J. B. Humffray, 25 August 1859]
[Mrs Gertrude Lawson O’Connor] [4 June 1924]
[Editor: This untitled article, being an interview with Gertrude O’Connor (née Lawson), was published in the “Woman’s World” section in The Herald (Melbourne, Vic.), 4 June 1924.] [Mrs Gertrude Lawson O’Connor] Mrs O’Connor is the only surviving daughter of a remarkable … [Read more...] about [Mrs Gertrude Lawson O’Connor] [4 June 1924]
The late Louisa Lawson [by George Black, 2 October 1920]
[Editor: This obituary, regarding Louisa Lawson, was published in The Northern Champion (Taree, NSW), 2 October 1920.] The late Louisa Lawson. (By George Black.) Mrs. Louisa Lawson, who died on the 12th inst., aged 72 years, was well known to me 35 years ago, or more, … [Read more...] about The late Louisa Lawson [by George Black, 2 October 1920]
Death of Mr. Jolley, M.P. [5 January 1915]
[Editor: This obituary, regarding Edward Jolley, was published in The Creswick Advertiser (Creswick, Vic.), 5 January 1915. The first three paragraphs of this article are the same as that published in The Age (2 January 1915), although with an additional three paragraphs … [Read more...] about Death of Mr. Jolley, M.P. [5 January 1915]
Death of Mr. Jolley, M.P.: Labor Party’s heavy death toll [2 January 1915]
[Editor: This obituary, regarding Edward Jolley, was published in The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 2 January 1915.] Death of Mr. Jolley, M.P. Labor Party’s heavy death toll. Mr. Edward Francis George Jolley, member of the House of Representatives for the Grampians, died on … [Read more...] about Death of Mr. Jolley, M.P.: Labor Party’s heavy death toll [2 January 1915]