[Editor: This brief untitled news item, regarding information received from Arthur Phillips (on the First Fleet, during the voyage to Australia), is an extract from the “London” section published in the The London Chronicle (London, England), 5 January 1788.] [His Majesty … [Read more...] about His Majesty has received intelligence [re Arthur Phillip and the First Fleet, 5 January 1788]
Arthur Phillip (subject) (1738-1814)
“I Dips Me Lid” to the Sydney Harbour Bridge [by C. J. Dennis, 1932]
[Editor: A promotional four-page pamphlet which uses a poem, by C. J. Dennis, regarding the finishing of the Sydney Harbour Bridge in 1932. The poem was specifically written for Berger’s Paints, and incorporates (in three places) the widespread advertising slogan which states … [Read more...] about “I Dips Me Lid” to the Sydney Harbour Bridge [by C. J. Dennis, 1932]
Food shortage worries the colony: Agricultural settlement at Parramatta [chapter 7 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 7 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 29 July 1934.] The story of Australia — VII. Food shortage worries the colony Agricultural settlement at Parramatta At first it was thought by the British … [Read more...] about Food shortage worries the colony: Agricultural settlement at Parramatta [chapter 7 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
Arrival of the first fleet: Convict settlement at Sydney Cove [chapter 5 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 5 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 15 July 1934.] The story of Australia — V. Arrival of the first fleet Convict settlement at Sydney Cove Very little importance was attached to the eastern coast … [Read more...] about Arrival of the first fleet: Convict settlement at Sydney Cove [chapter 5 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[The London Gazette: Arthur Phillip appointed Governor of NSW] [14-17 April 1787]
[Editor: The official announcement of the appointment of Arthur Phillip as Governor of New South Wales, published in The London Gazette (14-17 April 1787).] Whitehall, April 17. The King has been pleased to appoint James Seton, Esq; to be Captain-General and Governor in … [Read more...] about [The London Gazette: Arthur Phillip appointed Governor of NSW] [14-17 April 1787]
Anniversary Day [27 January 1908]
[Editor: An article about “Anniversary Day” (Australia Day). Published in The Barrier Miner, 27 January 1908.] Anniversary Day. How many Australians recognise the fact that Anniversary Day is more than a mere holiday — that it is significant of a nation’s birth? How many … [Read more...] about Anniversary Day [27 January 1908]