[Editor: This poem, written by H. A. Burton in honour of Percy Mahoney, was published in The Maryborough Chronicle (Maryborough, Qld.), 14 December 1950. See also: “Early-day sportsman’s death”, an obituary of Percy Mahoney.] Vale! Percy Mahoney How sad and sudden came … [Read more...] about Vale! Percy Mahoney [by H. A. Burton, 14 December 1950]
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Early-day sportsman’s death [obituary of Percy Mahoney, 7 December 1950]
[Editor: This obituary of Percy Mahoney was published in The Maryborough Chronicle (Maryborough, Qld.), 7 December 1950. See also: “Vale! Percy Mahoney”, a poem written in honour of Percy Mahoney.] Early-day sportsman’s death The death of Mr. Percy Mahoney, at the age of … [Read more...] about Early-day sportsman’s death [obituary of Percy Mahoney, 7 December 1950]
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
Poems by J. Shaw Neilson [book review, 22 December 1923]
[Editor: This article, about John Shaw Neilson and his books, was published in The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic.), 22 December 1923.] Poems by J. Shaw Neilson. When John Shaw Neilson, nearly four years ago, gave us a slender volume called “Heart of Spring,” it became … [Read more...] about Poems by J. Shaw Neilson [book review, 22 December 1923]
“Australia in Palestine” [book review, 6 November 1919]
[Editor: This review of Australia in Palestine (1919) was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 6 November 1919.] “Australia in Palestine” No more attractive Digger book has been published than this, and we don’t expect a better. It is so varied in its interest. There … [Read more...] about “Australia in Palestine” [book review, 6 November 1919]
Neilson [review of Heart of Spring (by John Shaw Neilson), 6 November 1919]
[Editor: This review of Heart of Spring (by John Shaw Neilson) was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 6 November 1919.] Neilson In Heart of Spring (The Bookfellow, Sydney) Shaw Neilson collects many of his scattered verses into a little book that is full of delicate … [Read more...] about Neilson [review of Heart of Spring (by John Shaw Neilson), 6 November 1919]
[We should be neglecting a very grave duty] [editorial, 27 September 1873]
[Editor: This untitled article, about the issue of the proposed Port Wakefield and Kadina railway (on the Yorke Peninsula, South Australia), was published in The Wallaroo Times and Mining Journal (Port Wallaroo, SA), 27 September 1873. The author has some choice things to say … [Read more...] about [We should be neglecting a very grave duty] [editorial, 27 September 1873]
A Tribute [poem regarding Donald Cameron, 9 January 1886]
[Editor: This poem, written in honour of Donald Cameron, was published in The Ballarat Star (Ballarat, Vic.), 9 January 1886. See also: “Obituary for Donald Cameron”.] A Tribute. In memory of Donald Cameron, late signalman, Victorian Railways, Ballarat, who departed his … [Read more...] about A Tribute [poem regarding Donald Cameron, 9 January 1886]
[Obituary for Donald Cameron] [24 November 1885]
[Editor: This untitled obituary for Donald Cameron was published in The Ballarat Star (Ballarat, Vic.), 24 November 1885. See also: “A Tribute”, a poem written in honour of Donald Cameron.] [Obituary for Donald Cameron] We regret to have to record the death of another old … [Read more...] about [Obituary for Donald Cameron] [24 November 1885]
The Fighting 13th [book review, 22 March 1924]
[Editor: This review of “The History of the Thirteenth Battalion, A.I.F.” was published in the “Books and Bookmen” column in The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW), 22 March 1924.] The Fighting 13th “The History of the Thirteenth Battalion, A.I.F.,” by Thomas A. White (Sydney, … [Read more...] about The Fighting 13th [book review, 22 March 1924]
John Shaw Neilson [by E.T., 20 February 1937]
[Editor: This article about John Shaw Neilson was published in The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 20 February 1937.] John Shaw Neilson By E.T. On Monday next (22nd Feb.) John Shaw Neilson will be sixty-five, an attainment of years commonly acknowledged to be within the portals … [Read more...] about John Shaw Neilson [by E.T., 20 February 1937]
John Shaw Neilson [by A. G. Stephens, 22 March 1924]
[Editor: This article about John Shaw Neilson, written by A. G. Stephens, was published in the “Books and Bookmen” column in The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW), 22 March 1924.] John Shaw Neilson (By A.G.S.) A considerable interest is manifested in Australian literary … [Read more...] about John Shaw Neilson [by A. G. Stephens, 22 March 1924]
John Shaw Neilson [review of “Ballad and Lyrical Poems”, 8 September 1924]
[Editor: This review of Ballad and Lyrical Poems (by John Shaw Neilson) was published in The Daily News (Perth, WA), 8 September 1924.] John Shaw Neilson. Though Australia has more poets than prose writers, the Australian public as a whole is not a poetry-loving public. … [Read more...] about John Shaw Neilson [review of “Ballad and Lyrical Poems”, 8 September 1924]
Ballad & Lyrical Poems by Shaw Neilson [advertisement, 1927]
[Editor: This advertisement for Ballad and Lyrical Poems was published in New Poems (1927).] Ballad & Lyrical Poems By Shaw Neilson. Published by The Bookfellow, Sydney, Australia. In Neilson’s poems incongruities are reconciled. They strike arousing attention, … [Read more...] about Ballad & Lyrical Poems by Shaw Neilson [advertisement, 1927]
New Poems [by John Shaw Neilson, 1927]
[Editor: This book of poetry by John Shaw Neilson (given here as “Shaw Neilson”) was published in 1927.] New Poems by Shaw Neilson Contents. April Weather Colour Yourself for a Man Green Lover Half a Life Back He Sold Himself to the Daisies Lament … [Read more...] about New Poems [by John Shaw Neilson, 1927]
He was the Christ [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Ballad and Lyrical Poems (1923).] He was the Christ. Our laws, the wisest, haste to die: Our creeds like idle tales are told: The loving heart, the lips that bless, The shadowy centuries make not old. This … [Read more...] about He was the Christ [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
Heard at Mulcahy’s [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
[Editor: This poem by John Shaw Neilson was published in Ballad and Lyrical Poems (1923).] Heard at Mulcahy’s. Heard in the depth of the night Out where the timid souls go; Brief as the life of a spark, A lover could whisper as low: — A sob, or a sigh, or a … [Read more...] about Heard at Mulcahy’s [poem by John Shaw Neilson]
Preface [to “Ballad and Lyrical Poems”, by A. G. Stephens]
[Editor: This preface by A. G. Stephens was published in Ballad and Lyrical Poems (1923).] Preface. John Shaw Neilson was born at Penola, South Australia, 22nd February, 1872. By race he is all Scottish. His grand-parents were William Neilson and Jessie MacFarlane of … [Read more...] about Preface [to “Ballad and Lyrical Poems”, by A. G. Stephens]
Ballad and Lyrical Poems [by John Shaw Neilson, 1923]
[Editor: This book of poetry by John Shaw Neilson was published in 1923.] Ballad and Lyrical Poems by John Shaw Neilson Contents. [Preface.] All the World’s a Lolly-shop Along a River As Far as My Heart can Go At the End of Spring Break of … [Read more...] about Ballad and Lyrical Poems [by John Shaw Neilson, 1923]
Old Granny Sullivan [booklet by John Shaw Neilson, 1915]
[Editor: This booklet, consisting of the poem “Old Granny Sullivan” by John Shaw Neilson (given here as “Shaw Neilson”), was published in 1915.] Old Granny Sullivan By Shaw Neilson A pleasant shady place it is, a pleasant place and cool — The township folk go up … [Read more...] about Old Granny Sullivan [booklet by John Shaw Neilson, 1915]
Mercenary Mum, by Neryl Joyce [book review]
Mercenary Mum, by Neryl Joyce, is an autobiographical account of a young woman’s journey from army brat to Australian Army officer to private security contractor in Iraq — and becoming a single mother along the way. In the beginning of the book, Neryl tells us about some of … [Read more...] about Mercenary Mum, by Neryl Joyce [book review]
The Year of the Angry Rabbit, by Russell Braddon [book review]
The Year of the Angry Rabbit, by Russell Braddon, is a tongue-in-cheek story of how Australia becomes a world super-power (indeed, the world’s only super-power). Published in 1964, the book is full of light-hearted predictions of how the world will turn out in the future. For … [Read more...] about The Year of the Angry Rabbit, by Russell Braddon [book review]
Western bush fire: Several crops burnt [5 January 1906]
[Editor: This article about a bushfire was published in The Herald (Melbourne, Vic.), 5 January 1906.] Western bush fire. Several crops burnt. Camperdown, Friday. A fire that broke out on the Bangaal Plain, near Skipton, last night, has been the cause of serious … [Read more...] about Western bush fire: Several crops burnt [5 January 1906]
Buy “Australian-Made” [by W. R. Bagnall, 22 June 1928]
[Editor: This article, by W. R. Bagnall, was published in The Kyogle Examiner and Upper Richmond Advocate (Kyogle, NSW), 22 June 1928.] Buy “Australian-Made.” (By W. R. Bagnall, Director, “Australian-Made” Preference League.) All trade is not advantageous trade, even … [Read more...] about Buy “Australian-Made” [by W. R. Bagnall, 22 June 1928]
The Bad Boy [poem regarding Henry Parkes, 12 May 1877]
[Editor: This poem, critical of Henry Parkes (Premier of NSW), was published in Sydney Punch (Sydney, NSW), 12 May 1877.] The Bad Boy. (Vide Cartoon.) Young ’Enery was a naughty boy: It would be hard to find Another boy of ’Enery’s years With such an evil … [Read more...] about The Bad Boy [poem regarding Henry Parkes, 12 May 1877]