[Editor: This untitled article, regarding the Kangaroo and Map stamps, was published in the “News of the day” section in The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 23 April 1913.] [From Greek literature to the new Australian postage stamp] From Greek literature to the new Australian … [Read more...] about [From Greek literature to the new Australian postage stamp] [23 April 1913]
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Making a nation ridiculous [by Professor Tucker, 1 March 1913]
[Editor: This article, regarding the Kangaroo and Map stamps, was published in The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 1 March 1913.] Making a nation ridiculous. By Professor Tucker. I have just affixed my first Australian stamp to a European letter. An unused stock of the old … [Read more...] about Making a nation ridiculous [by Professor Tucker, 1 March 1913]
Society [The Bulletin, 30 January 1913]
[Editor: These items are extracts from the “Society” section in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 30 January 1913. Included are items regarding birth rates, shipwrecks, lack of rental properties, cadets for the Duntroon Military College, age disparities in marriages, and the Kangaroo … [Read more...] about Society [The Bulletin, 30 January 1913]
[The Commonwealth Postage Stamp] [January 1913]
[Editor: This untitled article, regarding the Kangaroo and Map stamps, was published in the “Along the bye-paths” section of the Journal of Proceedings (of the Royal Victorian Institute of Architects) (Melbourne, Vic.), January 1913.] [The Commonwealth Postage Stamp] The … [Read more...] about [The Commonwealth Postage Stamp] [January 1913]
[The Commonwealth Ministry does not shine as a star in the field of art] [1 May 1912]
[Editor: This untitled article, regarding the design of the Australian penny coin and the Kangaroo and Map stamp, was published in the “Trade reports” section of The Bookfellow (Sydney, NSW), 1 May 1912.] [The Commonwealth Ministry does not shine as a star in the field of … [Read more...] about [The Commonwealth Ministry does not shine as a star in the field of art] [1 May 1912]
The Commonwealth stamp: Enthusiastic Mr. Frazer: “When the people get used to it” [11 April 1912]
[Editor: This article, regarding the Kangaroo and Map stamps, was published in The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW), 11 April 1912.] The Commonwealth stamp Enthusiastic Mr. Frazer. “When the people get used to it.” Mr. C. E. Frazer, Postmaster-General, who had been … [Read more...] about The Commonwealth stamp: Enthusiastic Mr. Frazer: “When the people get used to it” [11 April 1912]
Commonwealth stamp: The new design [4 April 1912]
[Editor: This article, regarding the Kangaroo and Map stamps, was published in The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 4 April 1912.] Commonwealth stamp. The new design. Since federation successive Postmasters-General had kept in view the utility of issuing a uniform Commonwealth … [Read more...] about Commonwealth stamp: The new design [4 April 1912]
[It is to be hoped] [4 April 1912]
[Editor: This untitled article, regarding the Kangaroo and Map stamps, was published in the general news section of The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 4 April 1912.] [It is to be hoped] It is to be hoped that Federal Ministers expressed their feelings in a dignified and tactful … [Read more...] about [It is to be hoped] [4 April 1912]
Hieroglyphic for the New Year [31 December 1857]
[Editor: This article, consisting of tongue-in-cheek predictions, was published in Melbourne Punch (Melbourne, Vic.), 31 December 1857.] Hieroglyphic for the New Year. He who with a devout and trusting heart considereth the Hieroglyphic of the Astrologer PUNCH, shall see … [Read more...] about Hieroglyphic for the New Year [31 December 1857]
The task ahead [by John Curtin, 27 December 1941]
[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]
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]