[Editor: This article, regarding the Australian military expedition to China (1900-1901), was published in The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 17 October 1900.] The Naval Contingent. With the Australians in China. Ordered to Taku. To Garrison the North-West … [Read more...] about The Naval Contingent: With the Australians in China [17 October 1900]
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Australia Day [26 January 1953]
[Editor: This article, about Australia Day, was published in The Armidale Express (Armidale, NSW), 26 January 1953.] Australia Day In the calendar of time, the span of 165 years is of almost minute duration. Yet, since Captain Arthur Phillip landed on Sydney Cove … [Read more...] about Australia Day [26 January 1953]
Australia Day [24 January 1953]
[Editor: This article, about Australia Day, was published in The Irwin Index and Victoria District Gazette (Mingenew, WA), 24 January 1953.] Australia Day From the viewpoint of national sentiment, few days in the calendar have a greater call on our attention than … [Read more...] about Australia Day [24 January 1953]
Australia Day [29 January 1951]
[Editor: This article, about Australia Day, was published in The Warwick Daily News (Warwick, Qld.), 29 January 1951.] Australia Day The anniversary of the foundation of Australia, which is commemorated to-day, occurs at a most critical period in the long pageant of our … [Read more...] about Australia Day [29 January 1951]
Australia Day [28 January 1950]
[Editor: This article, about Australia Day, was published in The Irwin Index and Victoria District Gazette (Mingenew, WA), 28 January 1950.] Australia Day One hundred and sixty-two years ago last Thursday a British naval captain unostentatiously unfurled the Union Jack at … [Read more...] about Australia Day [28 January 1950]
Danger-signals from Australia [2 January 1942]
[Editor: This article, written in response to John Curtin’s article “The task ahead” (27 December 1941), was published in The Spectator (London, England), 2 January 1942 (during the Second World War, 1939-1945).] Danger-signals from Australia It would be a grave mistake … [Read more...] about Danger-signals from Australia [2 January 1942]
Australian Commonwealth: Kangaroo issues [1964]
[Editor: This extract, regarding the Kangaroo and Map stamps, was published in The Australian Stamp Catalogue (1964, 5th edition).] Australian Commonwealth HISTORICAL NOTE: Although the Commonwealth came into existence in 1901, and the Post Office immediately … [Read more...] about Australian Commonwealth: Kangaroo issues [1964]
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]
Concerning a stamp [17 July 1913]
[Editor: This article, regarding the Kangaroo and Map stamps, was published in the “Plain English” section in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 17 July 1913.] Concerning a stamp. The proposal of Postmaster-General Agar Wynne to put the Post Office under the control of … [Read more...] about Concerning a stamp [17 July 1913]
[From Greek literature to the new Australian postage stamp] [23 April 1913]
[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]
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 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]
Long Beach, near Hobart [postcard, 9 February 1914]
[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of Long Beach (Tas.), and which has a Kangaroo and Map stamp, is postmarked 9 February 1914.] [Front of postcard] Long Beach, near Hobart [Description: A photograph of Long Beach (Tas.), featuring some … [Read more...] about Long Beach, near Hobart [postcard, 9 February 1914]
Coogee Beach [postcard, 24 December 1913]
[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of Coogee Beach (NSW), and which has a Kangaroo and Map stamp, is dated and postmarked 24 December 1913.] [Front of postcard] Coogee Beach. [Description: A photograph of Coogee Beach (NSW), featuring … [Read more...] about Coogee Beach [postcard, 24 December 1913]
Bridal Veil, Leura, Blue Mountains [postcard, 15 December 1913
[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of the Bridal Veil Falls (Leura, NSW), and which has a Kangaroo and Map stamp, is postmarked 15 December 1913.] [Front of postcard] 1569 Bridal Veil. Leura. Blue Mountains. [Description: A photograph of … [Read more...] about Bridal Veil, Leura, Blue Mountains [postcard, 15 December 1913
Dear Ethel [postcard, 7 November 1913]
[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates an illustration of some flowers, and which has a Kangaroo and Map stamp, is postmarked 7 November 1913.] [Front of postcard] [Description: An illustration of some flowers.] [Reverse of … [Read more...] about Dear Ethel [postcard, 7 November 1913]
My Darling Mother [postcard, 25 October 1913]
[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of a man sitting outside of a tent in a rural setting, and which has a Kangaroo and Map stamp, is postmarked 25 October 1913.] [Front of postcard] [Description: A photograph of a man sitting outside of a tent, … [Read more...] about My Darling Mother [postcard, 25 October 1913]
Torrens Lake, Adelaide [postcard, 9 October 1913]
[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of people in boats on Torrens Lake (Adelaide, SA), and which has a Kangaroo and Map stamp, is dated 9 October 1913.] [Front of postcard] Torrens Lake, Adelaide 300,431. J.V. [Description: A photograph … [Read more...] about Torrens Lake, Adelaide [postcard, 9 October 1913]
Dee from Invercauld [postcard, 28 August 1913]
[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates an illustration of a view of the River Dee from the Invercauld Bridge (Scotland), and which has a Kangaroo and Map stamp, is dated 28 August 1913 (postmarked 29 August 1913).] [Front of postcard] [Handwritten text, in … [Read more...] about Dee from Invercauld [postcard, 28 August 1913]
Sydney Town Hall [postcard, 20 June 1913]
[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of the Town Hall in Sydney, and which has a Kangaroo and Map stamp, is dated (and postmarked) 20 June 1913.] [Front of postcard] Sydney Town Hall [Description: A photograph of the Town Hall in … [Read more...] about Sydney Town Hall [postcard, 20 June 1913]
Flinders Lane, Melbourne [postcard, 26 April 1913]
[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of a Melbourne street scene, and which has a Kangaroo and Map stamp, is dated 26 April 1913 (postmarked 30 April 1913). The handwritten text is in French.] [Front of postcard] Flinders Lane … [Read more...] about Flinders Lane, Melbourne [postcard, 26 April 1913]