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Obituary: Dr. James Edwards [31 December 1879]

16 May 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This obituary, regarding Dr. James Edwards, was published in the “Obituary” section of The Mercury (Hobart Town, Tas.), 31 December 1879.] Obituary. Dr. Edwards. — Mr. James Edwards, M.R.C.S., England, who died at his residence, Harrington House, on the 27th … [Read more...] about Obituary: Dr. James Edwards [31 December 1879]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, obituaries, SourceTrove, year1879

Mothers’ Day [10 May 1909]

14 May 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article, referring to the celebration of Mother’s Day in Adelaide, was published in the “Topics of the day” section in The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA), 10 May 1909.] Mothers’ Day. “Mothers’ Day” was observed by many people and in many places in Adelaide … [Read more...] about Mothers’ Day [10 May 1909]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Mother's Day, SourceTrove, year1909

Mother’s Day [20 May 1909]

14 May 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article, about Mother’s Day, was published in The Watchman (Sydney, NSW), 20 May 1909.] Mother’s Day The latest from the land of the Stars and Stripes is “Mother’s Day,” and is an innovation to be highly commended. That one day should be set apart to … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day [20 May 1909]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Mother's Day, Protestantism, SourceTrove, year1909

Mother’s Day [by Rev. Father J. M. Cusack, 25 May 1944]

14 May 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article, about Mother’s Day, by the Reverend Father J. M. Cusack, was published in The Catholic Weekly (Sydney, NSW), 25 May 1944. The author writes about the mother of a man who was killed in action during the Second World War (1939-1945).] Mother’s day By … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day [by Rev. Father J. M. Cusack, 25 May 1944]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Biblical resurrections, J. M. Cusack (author), Mother's Day, Oxford comma, SourceTrove, World War Two (1939-1945), year1944

Mothers’ Day [13 May 1921]

14 May 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article, about the celebration of Mother’s Day in Katoomba (NSW), was published in The Blue Mountain Echo (Katoomba, NSW), 13 May 1921.] Mothers’ Day “Youth fades, love droops, The leaves of friendship fall; A mother's secret hope Outlives them … [Read more...] about Mothers’ Day [13 May 1921]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Mother's Day, SourceTrove, year1921

Mother’s Day [by Rev. E. Tredinnick, 8 May 1934]

14 May 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article, about Mother’s Day, by the Reverend E. Tredinnick, was published in The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser (Lockhart, NSW), 8 May 1934.] Mother’s Day. (Contributed by Rev. E. Tredinnick) To dedicate one day in the year to the memory of … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day [by Rev. E. Tredinnick, 8 May 1934]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, E. Tredinnick (author), Mother's Day, SourceTrove, year1934

Mothers’ Day is one of introspection: Lithgow Church celebrations [14 May 1934]

14 May 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article, about the celebration of Mother’s Day by the churches in Lithgow (NSW), was published in The Lithgow Mercury (Lithgow, NSW), 14 May 1934.] Mothers’ Day is one of introspection Lithgow Church celebrations Mothers’ Day, which is annually gaining … [Read more...] about Mothers’ Day is one of introspection: Lithgow Church celebrations [14 May 1934]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Biblical resurrections, Mother's Day, SourceTrove, year1934

Mother’s Day [including a list of articles]

14 May 2023 · Leave a Comment

Frederick McCubbin, The Pioneer, Mother (detail)

Mother’s Day is celebrated in Australia on the second Sunday in May. It is a special opportunity, and perhaps a reminder, to connect with, to remember, and to honour one’s mother. The occasion has been publicly celebrated in the Land Down Under since 1909 (with it becoming … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day [including a list of articles]

Filed Under: IAC lists Tagged With: 500x500, IAC article, IAC list, Mother's Day

The Colonial Bank of Australasia [advertisement for the creation of a new bank, 1 August 1855]

14 May 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This advertisement, for the creation of a new bank in Victoria, was published in The Argus, (Melbourne, Vic.), 1 August 1855. The prospectus appeals to local patriotism, saying that the main banks in Victoria have “derived immense profits payable chiefly to a foreign … [Read more...] about The Colonial Bank of Australasia [advertisement for the creation of a new bank, 1 August 1855]

Filed Under: advertisements Tagged With: 500x500, advertisement, banks, SourceTrove, The Colonial Bank of Australasia, year1855

[Suppose I like to go to work] [advertisement poem, 20 August 1855]

13 May 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This untitled advertisement, which includes a poem, was published in The Geelong Advertiser and Intelligencer (Geelong, Vic.), 20 August 1855.] [Suppose I like to go to work] Six Weeks After Date, if all’s well, I intend commencing business as PASTRY-COOK and … [Read more...] about [Suppose I like to go to work] [advertisement poem, 20 August 1855]

Filed Under: advertisements, poetry Tagged With: 500x500, advertising poetry, poem, SourceTrove, year1855

Tuppence ha’penny [joke, 7 June 1913]

13 May 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This joke was published in The Northern Times (Carnarvon, WA), 7 June 1913.] Tuppence ha’penny. The story is told up north of a North-West lady who died and presented herself at the Gate of Heaven, St. Peter said dogmatically that no one could enter who had not … [Read more...] about Tuppence ha’penny [joke, 7 June 1913]

Filed Under: jokes and humour Tagged With: 500x500, humorous, jokes, SourceTrove, year1913

Man and woman (possibly husband and wife), photographed by C. Roggenkamp [carte de visite, late 19th century]

12 May 2023 · Leave a Comment

Carte de visite, with a photograph of a man and a woman, from the late 19th century

[Editor: This carte de visite, featuring a photograph of a man and woman (possibly husband and wife), is undated; however, it is believed to have been made in the late 19th century.] [Front of carte de visite] C. Roggenkamp, Warwick. [Description: A … [Read more...] about Man and woman (possibly husband and wife), photographed by C. Roggenkamp [carte de visite, late 19th century]

Filed Under: ephemera, photographs Tagged With: 500x500, cartes de visite, ESU funding, HTML tables (side) div style, IAC Ephemera Collection, photographs, portrait photography, SourceIACLibrary, YearEraLate19thCentury

Man with a beard (possibly a barrister), photographed by H. Burrows & Co. [carte de visite, late 19th century]

12 May 2023 · Leave a Comment

Carte de visite, with photo of a man, late 19th century

[Editor: This carte de visite, featuring a photograph of a man with a beard, is undated; however, it is believed to have been made in the late 19th century.] [Front of carte de visite] H. Burrows & Co. Launceston [Description: Photograph of a man with a … [Read more...] about Man with a beard (possibly a barrister), photographed by H. Burrows & Co. [carte de visite, late 19th century]

Filed Under: ephemera, photographs Tagged With: 500x500, cartes de visite, ESU funding, HTML tables (side) div style, IAC Ephemera Collection, photographs, portrait photography, SourceIACLibrary, YearEraLate19thCentury

Woman with book, photographed by J. Uren [carte de visite, late 19th century]

12 May 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This carte de visite, featuring a photograph of a woman with a book, is undated; however, it is believed to have been made in the late 19th century.] [Front of carte de visite] [Description: Photograph of a woman, sitting down, holding a … [Read more...] about Woman with book, photographed by J. Uren [carte de visite, late 19th century]

Filed Under: ephemera, photographs Tagged With: 500x500, cartes de visite, ESU funding, HTML tables (side) div style, IAC Ephemera Collection, photographs, portrait photography, SourceIACLibrary, YearEraLate19thCentury

Young woman with letter, photographed by Stewart & Co. [carte de visite, late 19th century]

12 May 2023 · Leave a Comment

Carte de visite, with a photograph of a woman, late 19th century

[Editor: This carte de visite, featuring a photograph of a young woman with a letter, is undated; however, it is believed to have been made in the late 19th century.] [Front of carte de visite] Stewart & Co. Melbourne [Description: Photograph of a young … [Read more...] about Young woman with letter, photographed by Stewart & Co. [carte de visite, late 19th century]

Filed Under: ephemera, photographs Tagged With: 500x500, cartes de visite, ESU funding, HTML tables (side) div style, IAC Ephemera Collection, photographs, portrait photography, SourceIACLibrary, YearEraLate19thCentury

Cartes de visit and cabinet cards

12 May 2023 · Leave a Comment

Carte de visite, with a photograph of a woman, late 19th century

Cartes de visite Cartes de visite (photographic visiting cards) were a phenomenon in Australia in the late 19th century. Many of them survive into modern times, thus giving us a glimpse back in time, showing us the faces and fashions of Australians of olden days. In the 18th … [Read more...] about Cartes de visit and cabinet cards

Filed Under: IAC articles Tagged With: 500x500, cartes de visite, photographs, portrait photography

Wages in Australia

12 May 2023 · Leave a Comment

Peace & Plenty, Australian coin

Listed below are various reported weekly wages, earned by Australian workers in the country’s early history, in a variety of occupations. It should be borne in mind that wages can vary significantly, depending on occupation, state, region, city, employer’s generosity, trade … [Read more...] about Wages in Australia

Filed Under: IAC articles Tagged With: 500x500, Australian currency, IAC article, money, wages and salaries

Latest News [9 May 1888]

28 April 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: These items are extracts from the “Latest News” section, published in The Evening Journal (Adelaide, SA), 9 May 1888.] Latest News. THE GOVERNOR’S “AT HOME.” — His Excellency the Governor will be at home for the reception of visitors this afternoon from half-past … [Read more...] about Latest News [9 May 1888]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Chinese, Colonial Governors, literary societies, opium, shipping accidents, SourceTrove, year1888

Gould League of Bird Lovers [3 September 1910]

28 April 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article, about the Gould League of Bird Lovers, was published in The Mercury (Hobart, Tas.), 3 September 1910.] Gould League of Bird Lovers. A new society of an interesting and useful nature comes to us with the spring. It is intended that it shall do its … [Read more...] about Gould League of Bird Lovers [3 September 1910]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Australian birds, Gould League of Bird Lovers, John Gould (1804-1881) (subject), SourceTrove, year1910

Bird-day in schools [21 October 1909]

28 April 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article, about the protection of birds and the Gould League of Bird Lovers, was published in The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 21 October 1909.] Bird-day in schools. The Education department is endeavouring to interest children in the protection of birds and has … [Read more...] about Bird-day in schools [21 October 1909]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Australian birds, Gould League of Bird Lovers, John Gould (1804-1881) (subject), SourceTrove, year1909

The Gould League of Bird Lovers of Victoria: Annual Membership Card [1935]

28 April 2023 · Leave a Comment

A membership card of the Gould League of Bird Lovers of Victoria (1935-36)

[Editor: This membership card, of the Gould League of Bird Lovers of Victoria, is dated 1935-36.] The Gould League of Bird Lovers of Victoria Annual Membership Card This is to Certify that ...... Mavis Perrin ...... is a Member of the League for the … [Read more...] about The Gould League of Bird Lovers of Victoria: Annual Membership Card [1935]

Filed Under: ephemera Tagged With: 500x500, ESU funding, Gould League of Bird Lovers, IAC Ephemera Collection, membership cards, SourceIACLibrary, year1935

Ancient Order of Foresters: Calendar 1932 [mini-calendar, 1931]

28 April 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This mini-calendar, produced by the Ancient Order of Foresters in West Hobart (Tas.), is for 1932; it is believed to have been published in 1931.] [Front of calendar] Ancient Order of Foresters Calendar 1932 An Old Friend in time of … [Read more...] about Ancient Order of Foresters: Calendar 1932 [mini-calendar, 1931]

Filed Under: ephemera Tagged With: 500x500, Ancient Order of Foresters, calendars, ESU funding, friendly societies, HTML tables (side) div style, IAC Ephemera Collection, SourceIACLibrary, year1931

ANZ Bank, Cudgewa (Victoria) [photograph, mid 20th century]

28 April 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This photograph, of the ANZ Bank building in Cudgewa (Vic.), is undated; however, it is believed to have been published in the mid 20th century.] [Front of postcard] [Description: A photograph of the ANZ Bank building in Cudgewa (Victoria), with a … [Read more...] about ANZ Bank, Cudgewa (Victoria) [photograph, mid 20th century]

Filed Under: ephemera, photographs Tagged With: 500x500, banks, ESU funding, HTML tables (side) div style, IAC Ephemera Collection, photographs, SourceIACLibrary, YearEraMid20thCentury

Aboriginal man on a horse [photograph, 1880s]

28 April 2023 · Leave a Comment

Photograph, of an Australian Aboriginal man on a horse, possibly a stockman (1880s)

[Editor: This photograph, of an Australian Aboriginal man on a horse (possibly a stockman), is undated; however, it is believed to have been published in the 1880s.] [Front of photo] [Description: Photograph of an Australian Aboriginal man on a horse (possibly a stockman … [Read more...] about Aboriginal man on a horse [photograph, 1880s]

Filed Under: ephemera, photographs Tagged With: 500x500, Australian Aborigines, ESU funding, horses, IAC Ephemera Collection, photographs, SourceIACLibrary, stockmen, YearEraLate19thCentury, YearEstimate1880s

A.M.S. Mariposa and Sydney Harbour Bridge [postcard, circa 1932-1947]

27 April 2023 · Leave a Comment

Postcard, with a photograph of the A.M.S. Mariposa sailing underneath the Sydney Harbour Bridge

[Editor: This postcard (unused), which incorporates a photograph of the Mariposa sailing underneath the Sydney Harbour Bridge, is undated; however, it is believed to have been published circa 1932-1947.] [Front of postcard] A.M.S. Mariposa and Sydney Harbour … [Read more...] about A.M.S. Mariposa and Sydney Harbour Bridge [postcard, circa 1932-1947]

Filed Under: ephemera, postcards Tagged With: 500x500, ESU funding, HTML tables (side) div style, IAC Ephemera Collection, photographs, postcards, ships, SourceIACLibrary, Sydney Harbour Bridge, YearEraEarly20thCentury

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