Matters of grammar can become an issue on any website which deals with large amounts of text. It seems that this is especially the case when the historical usage of certain terms differ from the modern usage. The spelling of it’s/its, as used in a possessive sense, is one of … [Read more...] about Grammar: It’s and Its
IAC miscellaneous
Institute of Australian Culture icon (koala and wreath)
This is a new icon, created for use on the Institute of Australian Culture website. It features a koala, with a wreath of wattle blossoms and leaves. The image was created in several sizes: 1000x1000 pixels 500x500 pixels 250x250 pixels 150x150 pixels (for use in the … [Read more...] about Institute of Australian Culture icon (koala and wreath)
Visits to the IAC site from various countries
The Institute of Australian Culture has had a lot of visitors to the site over the years, with people from all around the world looking at what the site has to offer. For those who are interested, a list is given here of all of the countries from which hits on the IAC site … [Read more...] about Visits to the IAC site from various countries
A comparison of the Backblock Ballads books by C.J. Dennis
C.J. Dennis published Backblock Ballads and Other Verses in 1913, but it did not sell very well; however, twenty-one of its poems were included in his later book, Backblock Ballads and Later Verses (along with an additional sixteen poems), published in 1918, which achieved great … [Read more...] about A comparison of the Backblock Ballads books by C.J. Dennis
Non-standard characters
When texts are transcribed and added to the Institute of Australian Culture site, it is highly desired that the text be accurate (or as far as possible, considering that some texts may be damaged or illegible). Earlier articles on the IAC site did not usually include … [Read more...] about Non-standard characters
Links
The following links may be useful for those researching Australian history, culture, and associated fields. Australian culture Australian Folklore Unit, Warren Fahey Australian Folk Songs Blue Mountains Association of Cultural Heritage Organisations (NSW) The Bush Music … [Read more...] about Links
The Institute of Australian Culture: An introduction
Welcome to our website! The Institute of Australian Culture aims to provide a wealth of Australian cultural assets, so as to enable Australians to gain access to a wide range of resources about their nation’s history and heritage, and thereby gain a wider appreciation of … [Read more...] about The Institute of Australian Culture: An introduction