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Australia Day

Australia Day [26 January 1953]

26 January 2023 · Leave a Comment

[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]

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Australia Day [24 January 1953]

26 January 2023 · Leave a Comment

[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]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Australia Day, SourceTrove, year1953

Australia Day [29 January 1951]

26 January 2023 · Leave a Comment

[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]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Australia Day, SourceTrove, year1951

Australia Day [28 January 1950]

26 January 2023 · Leave a Comment

[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]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Australia Day, racial purity (White Australia), SourceTrove, voting, year1950

[The Anniversary of the Formation of the Colony of New South Wales] [Australia Day celebration, 14 February 1818]

26 January 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This untitled item, regarding the celebration of the anniversary of the establishment of a British colony in New South Wales in 1788 (Australia Day), was published in The Hobart Town Gazette, and Southern Reporter (Hobart Town, Tas.), 14 February 1818.] [The … [Read more...] about [The Anniversary of the Formation of the Colony of New South Wales] [Australia Day celebration, 14 February 1818]

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Sydney [Australia Day celebration, thirtieth anniversary, 31 January 1818]

26 January 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This item, regarding the celebration of the anniversary of the establishment of a British colony in New South Wales in 1788 (Australia Day), is an extract from the “Sydney” column of the Sydney Gazette, and New South Wales Advertiser (Sydney, NSW), 31 January … [Read more...] about Sydney [Australia Day celebration, thirtieth anniversary, 31 January 1818]

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Government and General Orders [plans for an Australia Day celebration, 24 January 1818]

26 January 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This item, regarding plans to celebrate the anniversary of the establishment of a British colony in New South Wales in 1788 (Australia Day), was published in the Sydney Gazette, and New South Wales Advertiser (Sydney, NSW), 24 January 1818.] Government and General … [Read more...] about Government and General Orders [plans for an Australia Day celebration, 24 January 1818]

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Foundation Day [26 January 1910]

26 January 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article about Foundation Day (Australia Day) was published in The Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW), 26 January 1910.] Foundation Day. To-day is the anniversary of the day on which the first settlement of Australia was officially founded. On the 24th of … [Read more...] about Foundation Day [26 January 1910]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Australia Day, Foundation Day, graphics not included, SourceTrove, year1910

Anniversary Regatta [26 January 1875]

20 October 2020 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article about the Anniversary Regatta was published in The Sydney Morning Herald, 26 January 1875. The Anniversary Regatta was held on Anniversary Day (later known as Australia Day.)] [Anniversary Regatta.] Anniversary Regatta. — The weather yesterday, not … [Read more...] about Anniversary Regatta [26 January 1875]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Anniversary Day, Anniversary Day regattas, Australia Day, sailing, SourceTrove, year1875

[The anniversary of the birthday of the colony] [26 January 1875]

20 October 2020 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This untitled article about Anniversary Day was published in The Sydney Morning Herald, 26 January 1875. Anniversary Day was later known as Australia Day.] [The anniversary of the birthday of the colony] To-day is kept as a public holiday as the anniversary of … [Read more...] about [The anniversary of the birthday of the colony] [26 January 1875]

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Notice [public notices, 23 January 1813]

4 May 2015 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: Two items from the public notices section of The Sydney Gazette, and New South Wales Advertiser, 23 January 1813. The first item, advertising a Commemoration Dinner, is regarding the anniversary of the founding of the colony of New South Wales (Australia Day). The second … [Read more...] about Notice [public notices, 23 January 1813]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Australia Day, Commemoration (Australia Day), SourceTrove, working conditions, year1813

Australia [Australia Day celebration, 2 February 1903]

15 March 2015 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: An article about an Anniversary Day (Australia Day) celebration on 26 January 1903. Published in The Daily Telegraph, 2 February 1903.] Australia. At the A.N.A. dinner in Melbourne on Anniversary Day Mr Deakin, on behalf of the Commonwealth, responded to the … [Read more...] about Australia [Australia Day celebration, 2 February 1903]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Alfred Deakin (1856-1919) (subject), Anniversary Day, Australia Day, Australian Natives' Association, John Madden (1844-1918), SourceTrove, year1903

Australia Day

26 January 2015 · Leave a Comment

Australia Day, the 26th of January, is the anniversary of the foundation of the British colony at Sydney, New South Wales, in 1788. In early years it was commemorated as the First Landing, then as Anniversary Day, then as Foundation Day. It was also known as ANA Day, due to the … [Read more...] about Australia Day

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Anniversary meeting [including a song by Michael Massey Robinson, 3 February 1825]

3 November 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A report on a celebratory dinner (held on Wednesday 26 January 1825) to commemorate the founding of the colony of New South Wales. Includes the list of toasts, and a song by Michael Massey Robinson. Published in The Australian, 3 February 1825. The song was also … [Read more...] about Anniversary meeting [including a song by Michael Massey Robinson, 3 February 1825]

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[News items] [28 January 1836]

18 December 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: Extracts from the news section of the The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser of 28 January 1836, including news on the limited commemorations for the founding of the colony, the state of the public footpaths, and an unusual bushranging incident.] [News … [Read more...] about [News items] [28 January 1836]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Anniversary (Australia Day), Australia Day, bushrangers, SourceTrove, year1836

Song: To the Tune of Rule Britannia [song, 1 February 1817]

28 October 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A song, written by a Mr. Jenkins, sung at a function in 1817 to celebrate the founding of the colony of New South Wales.] Song. To the Tune of Rule Britannia. When first Australia rose to fame, And Seamen brave explored her shore; Neptune with joy, with joy … [Read more...] about Song: To the Tune of Rule Britannia [song, 1 February 1817]

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The Future of Australia [poem by Mary Hannay Black (Mary Hannay Foott), 8 February 1873]

20 August 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Mary Hannay Black (who later became Mary Hannay Foott) was published in The Australian Town and Country Journal (Sydney, NSW), 8 February 1873. It was written for the anniversary of the founding of the colony of New South Wales (now known as Australia … [Read more...] about The Future of Australia [poem by Mary Hannay Black (Mary Hannay Foott), 8 February 1873]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Australia Day, Mary Hannay Black (1846-1918) (author), Mary Hannay Foott (1846-1918) (author), poem, recommended poetry, SourceTrove, year1873

Nationalism rising in Australia [27 January 1949]

29 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article, regarding Australia Day, was published in The Mercury (Hobart, Tas.), 27 January 1949.] Nationalism rising in Australia Melbourne, Wed. — “Australian nationalism is rising in this country, particularly in people under the age of 40. That is a good … [Read more...] about Nationalism rising in Australia [27 January 1949]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Arthur Calwell (1896-1973) (subject), Australia Day, Australian nationalism, SourceTrove, year1949

Summary of news [17 November 1896]

29 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: Extracts from news items published in The West Australian, 17 November 1896.] Summary of news A sub-committee of the Perth and Fremantle Chambers of Commerce has recommended that the following days be omitted from the list of public holidays:— The day following … [Read more...] about Summary of news [17 November 1896]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Australia Day, Federation, leprosy, SourceTrove, year1896

Australia’s progress [27 January 1938]

13 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

Australia’s progress. Tributes from London. Nation’s future. (Published in “The Times.”) London, Jan. 26. “The Times,” in a leading article, paying a tribute to Australia’s progress, states: “A virile nation of 7,000,000 celebrates with pride and thanksgiving the … [Read more...] about Australia’s progress [27 January 1938]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Australia Day, SourceTrove, year1938

[Australia’s Birth-day] [song, 3 February 1827]

12 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A song written in 1827, to the tune of “Patrick’s Day”, for the celebration of the founding of New South Wales. Published in The Monitor, 3 February 1827.] [Australia’s Birth-day] The following Paraphrase on one of Moore’s National Melodies, arranged expressly … [Read more...] about [Australia’s Birth-day] [song, 3 February 1827]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: Anniversary (Australia Day), Australia Day, song, SourceTrove, word Australia, year1827

Song, for the Commemoration Dinner, January 26, 1820 [song by Michael Massey Robinson, 5 February 1820]

12 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A song, by Michael Massey Robinson, written for the anniversary of the founding of the colony of New South Wales. Published in The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser, 5 February 1820.] [Song, for the Commemoration Dinner, January 26, 1820] We regret, … [Read more...] about Song, for the Commemoration Dinner, January 26, 1820 [song by Michael Massey Robinson, 5 February 1820]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: Anniversary (Australia Day), Australia Day, Commemoration (Australia Day), Michael Massey Robinson, phrase "Australia for ever", song, SourceTrove, year1820

Australia Day [26 January 1942]

11 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: An editorial from the Canberra Times during the Second World War.] Australia Day For more than a century and a half, January 26 has been the day on which Australia has been able to approach as the annual miles one in the march forward of a young and virile race. … [Read more...] about Australia Day [26 January 1942]

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Anniversary Day [27 January 1908]

11 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

[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]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Anniversary Day, Arthur Phillip (1738-1814) (subject), Australia Day, SourceTrove, year1908

[The return of the 26th January] [26 January 1864]

11 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: An article on the celebration of Foundation Day, when the colony of New South Wales was founded. Published in the Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser, 26 January 1864.] [The return of the 26th January] The return of the 26th January, reminds … [Read more...] about [The return of the 26th January] [26 January 1864]

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