[Editor: This untitled letter to the editor, from J. C. White, regarding the medicinal properties of gum from spotted gum trees, was published in The Courier (Brisbane, Qld.), 2 September 1862.] [Spotted gum tree gum] Sir, — The discovery of the medicinal property of the … [Read more...] about [Medicinal property of the gum] [letter from J. C. White, 2 September 1862]
letters to the editor
Capture of Beersheba: Queensland soldier’s experiences [letter written by Victor Brady, 15 February 1918]
[Editor: This long extract from a letter written by Victor Neville Brady, an Australian soldier, was published in The Week (Brisbane, Qld.), 15 February 1918. Brady served as a machine-gunner with the 4th Light Horse Regiment during the First World War (1914-1918). This letter … [Read more...] about Capture of Beersheba: Queensland soldier’s experiences [letter written by Victor Brady, 15 February 1918]
Correspondence: The Song of the Shearer [letter from John Neilson (senior), 19 January 1887]
[Editor: This letter from John Neilson (1844-1922) was published in The Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Qld.), 19 January 1887. Neilson also sent a similar letter to the The Capricornian (Rockhampton, Qld.), which was published on 22 January 1887.] Correspondence. The Song … [Read more...] about Correspondence: The Song of the Shearer [letter from John Neilson (senior), 19 January 1887]
The elective franchise and Miners’ Right [letter from Vincent Pike, 12 June 1855]
[Editor: This letter, regarding the Miner’s Right, and voting rights for miners, was published in The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 12 June 1855.] The elective franchise and Miners’ Right. (Per favor of the Age.) To the Mining and other License-paying residents on the … [Read more...] about The elective franchise and Miners’ Right [letter from Vincent Pike, 12 June 1855]
Compulsory military training [letter to the editor, from “Little Red Riding Hood”, 11 February 1911]
[Editor: This letter to the editor, about the compulsory training of Australian teenage males as military cadets, was published in The Observer (Adelaide, SA), 11 February 1911.] Compulsory military training From “Little Red Riding Hood”:— “I wrote to The Register some … [Read more...] about Compulsory military training [letter to the editor, from “Little Red Riding Hood”, 11 February 1911]
Compulsory military training [letter to the editor, from “Mary…”, 11 February 1911]
[Editor: This letter to the editor, about the compulsory training of Australian teenage males as military cadets, was published in The Observer (Adelaide, SA), 11 February 1911.] Compulsory military training From “Mary Had Another Little Lamb”:— “The Rev. W. Shaw quotes … [Read more...] about Compulsory military training [letter to the editor, from “Mary…”, 11 February 1911]
Compulsory military training [letter to the editor, from the Rev. William Shaw, 11 February 1911]
[Editor: This letter to the editor, about the compulsory training of Australian teenage males as military cadets, was published in The Observer (Adelaide, SA), 11 February 1911.] Compulsory military training From the Rev. William Shaw, Moonta:— “I write to you in the … [Read more...] about Compulsory military training [letter to the editor, from the Rev. William Shaw, 11 February 1911]
Compulsory military training [letter to the editor, from Von Moltke, 11 February 1911]
[Editor: This letter to the editor, about the compulsory training of Australian teenage males as military cadets, was published in The Observer (Adelaide, SA), 11 February 1911.] Compulsory military training From “Von Moltke”:— “Parents have been loth to register and … [Read more...] about Compulsory military training [letter to the editor, from Von Moltke, 11 February 1911]
St. Valentine’s Day [17 February 1923]
[Editor: This letter, regarding Valentine’s Day, was published in the “Our notebook” section of The Saturday Journal (Adelaide, SA), 17 February 1923.] St. Valentine’s Day. Last Wednesday was St. Valentine’s Day, and although the observances for years have been obsolete, … [Read more...] about St. Valentine’s Day [17 February 1923]
Phil Ately [re the Kangaroo and Map stamps, 29 April 1931]
[Editor: This untitled item, written by “Phil Ately”, regarding the Kangaroo and Map stamps, was published in the “Society” section in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 29 April 1931.] [“Phil Ately”] “Phil Ately”: For some mysterious reason the postage-stamps that could be best … [Read more...] about Phil Ately [re the Kangaroo and Map stamps, 29 April 1931]
Wattle Day [letter from J. H. Maiden, 30 August 1910]
[Editor: This letter from J. H. Maiden, a campaigner for the widespread recognition of Wattle Day, was published in The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW), 30 August 1910.] Wattle Day. To the Editor. Sir, — Will you permit me to invite the attention of your readers to the … [Read more...] about Wattle Day [letter from J. H. Maiden, 30 August 1910]
The Inky Way [column, 6 November 1919]
[Editor: This column of letters to the editor and news commentary was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 6 November 1919.] The Inky Way “Copy Boy”: An Inky Way paragraph (B. 9/10/’09) anent the rapidity with which H. G. Wells and Arnold Bennett turn out novels moves … [Read more...] about The Inky Way [column, 6 November 1919]
A Western Australian Grace Darling [letter to the editor, 31 January 1877]
[Editor: This letter to the editor, from H. C. Barnett, about a Western Australian heroine, was published in the “Our Open Column” section of the The Inquirer and Commercial News (Perth, WA), 31 January 1877.] A Western Australian Grace Darling. To the Editor of the … [Read more...] about A Western Australian Grace Darling [letter to the editor, 31 January 1877]
An appeal for our weaker brothers & sisters [letter from L. E. Homfray, 29 November 1929]
[Editor: This letter to the editor, written by L. E. Homfray, was published in The Wingham Chronicle, and Manning River Observer (Wingham, NSW), 29 November 1929.] An appeal for our weaker brothers & sisters. To the Editor “Wingham Chronicle.” Sir, — Once again I … [Read more...] about An appeal for our weaker brothers & sisters [letter from L. E. Homfray, 29 November 1929]
“The Burns Myth” [by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy), 22 August 1896]
[Editor: This letter to the editor from Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 22 August 1896. It was written in reply to two letters which appeared in The Bulletin, on 1 August 1896, and 15 August 1896.] “The Burns Myth.” “Tom Collins” … [Read more...] about “The Burns Myth” [by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy), 22 August 1896]
“The Burns Myth” [The Bulletin, 15 August 1896]
[Editor: This letter to the editor was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 15 August 1896. It was written in reply to a letter which appeared in The Bulletin on 1 August 1896. Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) also wrote a reply on the same subject, which appeared in The Bulletin … [Read more...] about “The Burns Myth” [The Bulletin, 15 August 1896]
The Burns Myth [The Bulletin, 1 August 1896]
[Editor: This letter to the editor was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 1 August 1896. At least two letters were written in reply to this article, the first from “Anglo-Australian”, on 15 August 1896, and the second from Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy), on 22 August … [Read more...] about The Burns Myth [The Bulletin, 1 August 1896]
Black Australia [by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy), 30 October 1902]
[Editor: This letter to the editor from Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 30 October 1902. It was written in reply to an article, by Archibald Meston, which appeared in The Bulletin on 16 August 1902.] Black Australia. Meston is … [Read more...] about Black Australia [by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy), 30 October 1902]
[In reply to remarks of “Warrigal Jack” on “The Mythical Sundowner”] [by The Big Irishman, 19 October 1889]
[Editor: This untitled letter to the editor was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 19 October 1889. It was written in reply to a letter written by “Warrigal Jack” (Joseph Furphy) which appeared in The Bulletin on 5 October 1889.] [In reply to remarks of “Warrigal Jack” … [Read more...] about [In reply to remarks of “Warrigal Jack” on “The Mythical Sundowner”] [by The Big Irishman, 19 October 1889]
“The Mythical Sundowner” [by Warrigal Jack (Joseph Furphy), 5 October 1889]
[Editor: This letter to the editor from “Warrigal Jack” (Joseph Furphy) was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 5 October 1889. It was written in reply to an article which appeared in The Bulletin on 14 September 1889.] “The Mythical Sundowner.” Dear Bulletin, — I … [Read more...] about “The Mythical Sundowner” [by Warrigal Jack (Joseph Furphy), 5 October 1889]
The Kelly Gang [letter from J. J. Kenneally, 13 January 1934]
[Editor: This letter from James Jerome Kenneally was published in The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 13 January 1934.] The Kelly Gang. In “The Age” of Tuesday your Sydney special representative states that a movie maker, is shooting scenes in the Blue Mountains of New South Wales … [Read more...] about The Kelly Gang [letter from J. J. Kenneally, 13 January 1934]
Australian writers [letter to the editor, from Basil Garstang (John Le Gay Brereton), 20 November 1930]
[Editor: This letter to the editor, written by Basil Garstang (John Le Gay Brereton), was published in The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 20 November 1930.] Australian writers. To the editor of The Herald. Sir, — “The life austere” still too often waits upon the … [Read more...] about Australian writers [letter to the editor, from Basil Garstang (John Le Gay Brereton), 20 November 1930]
Looking Backward [letter and poem, 20 November 1894]
[Editor: This letter and poem by “X.X.X.” were published in Hermes: The Magazine of the University of Sydney (Sydney, NSW), 20 November 1894. The poem was written about contributing to Hermes magazine, and bemoans the lack of input from two of the magazine’s regular contributors, … [Read more...] about Looking Backward [letter and poem, 20 November 1894]
“The Blood Vote” [letter from J. H. Elshaug, 24 October 1916]
[Editor: This letter to the editor was published in The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 24 October 1916. It was written in response to the widely-distributed anti-conscription poem “The Blood Vote” (which was published in various newspapers and as a widely distributed … [Read more...] about “The Blood Vote” [letter from J. H. Elshaug, 24 October 1916]
Mary Gilmore’s letter [by Mary Gilmore, 7 March 1932]
[Editor: This letter from Mary Gilmore was published in The Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW), 7 March 1932.] Mary Gilmore’s letter From Mary Gilmore:— There may be some residents who remember my writings in the “Silver Age,” which at the time I write of was published … [Read more...] about Mary Gilmore’s letter [by Mary Gilmore, 7 March 1932]