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Christmas

The Land of the Wallaby [postcard, 18 November 1910]

24 September 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This Christmas postcard, which incorporates a drawing of a wallaby, and a poem, is dated 18 November 1910.] The Land of the Wallaby [Front of postcard] The Land of the Wallaby Christmas Here’s to the Land of the Wallaby, The land of the Fair … [Read more...] about The Land of the Wallaby [postcard, 18 November 1910]

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To greet you [Christmas card, 1912]

12 September 2022 · 2 Comments

An Australian Christmas card

[Editor: This Christmas card, which incorporates a poem and a drawing of a young maiden holding an Australian flag, is dated 1912.] To greet you [Front of postcard] To greet you Industry and prosperity Advance Australia [Description: A drawing of a … [Read more...] about To greet you [Christmas card, 1912]

Filed Under: ephemera Tagged With: 500x500, Australian flag, Christmas, Christmas card, HTML tables (side) div style, IAC Ephemera Collection, SourceIACLibrary, year1912

Best Wishes [postcard, early 20th Century]

1 September 2022 · Leave a Comment

Australia postcard

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a poem, as well as an illustration of some kookaburras, along with some embedded wattle blossoms in an outline of a heart, is estimated to have been published in the early 20th Century. The postcard is undated.] Best … [Read more...] about Best Wishes [postcard, early 20th Century]

Filed Under: ephemera, postcards Tagged With: 500x500, Christmas, farm workers, farming, HTML tables (side) div style, IAC Ephemera Collection, kookaburras, plant piece included, poem, postcard, SourceIACLibrary, wattle, YearEraEarly20thCentury

HMAS Canberra, Christmas card [circa 1929-1941]

14 March 2022 · 4 Comments

HMAS Canberra Christmas card

[Editor: This Christmas card, with a photo of HMAS Canberra, and bearing the HMAS Canberra badge, includes the British flag (Union Jack) and the Australian flag (blue ensign). The card is undated, but was presumably printed between 1929-1941.] [HMAS Canberra, Christmas … [Read more...] about HMAS Canberra, Christmas card [circa 1929-1941]

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Another photo of our clique [First World War postcard, with a photo of a group of wounded Australian soldiers in a hospital]

14 February 2022 · Leave a Comment

A group of wounded Australian soldiers in a hospital (World War One postcard)

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of a group of wounded Australian soldiers in a hospital, was sent by a soldier to his mother, during the era of the First World War (1914-1918). The postcard is undated.] Another photo of our clique [Front of … [Read more...] about Another photo of our clique [First World War postcard, with a photo of a group of wounded Australian soldiers in a hospital]

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An appeal for our weaker brothers & sisters [letter from L. E. Homfray, 29 November 1929]

5 February 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This letter to the editor, written by L. E. Homfray, was published in The Wingham Chronicle, and Manning River Observer (Wingham, NSW), 29 November 1929.] An appeal for our weaker brothers & sisters. To the Editor “Wingham Chronicle.” Sir, — Once again I … [Read more...] about An appeal for our weaker brothers & sisters [letter from L. E. Homfray, 29 November 1929]

Filed Under: letters to the editor Tagged With: charity, Christmas, L. E. Homfray (1873-1951) (author), letter to the editor, mentally disabled, SourceTrove, year1929

Xmas Greetings [postcard, World War One era]

12 July 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This postcard (unused), giving Christmas greetings, includes the Australian flag (blue ensign) and a photo of Australian soldiers marching. The postcard is from the era of World War One (1914-1918); it is possible that the soldiers marching could be part of a 1919 … [Read more...] about Xmas Greetings [postcard, World War One era]

Filed Under: ephemera, postcards Tagged With: Australian blue ensign, Australian flag, Christmas, Christmas poetry, Christmas postcard, HTML tables (side) div style, IAC Ephemera Collection, postcard, SourceIACLibrary, YearEraWW1 (1914-1918)

What Would You Like? [poem by L. E. Homfray, 21 December 1929]

14 March 2017 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem for children, by L. E. Homfray was published in The Farmer and Settler (Sydney, NSW), 21 December 1929.] What Would You Like? Last night when I was fast asleep Old Daddy Christmas came, He woke me up and said to me: “Now tell me what’s your … [Read more...] about What Would You Like? [poem by L. E. Homfray, 21 December 1929]

Filed Under: poetry for children Tagged With: Christmas, Christmas poetry, L. E. Homfray (1873-1951) (author), poem, poem for children, SourceTrove, year1929

Echoes of the Christmas Bells [poem by L. E. Homfray, 23 December 1921]

3 March 2017 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by L. E. Homfray was published in The Robertson Advocate (Robertson, NSW), 23 December 1921.] Echoes of the Christmas Bells. Once again the bells are ringing, Pealing out with joyful voice, Telling us of peace and gladness, Bidding every heart … [Read more...] about Echoes of the Christmas Bells [poem by L. E. Homfray, 23 December 1921]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Christmas, Christmas poetry, L. E. Homfray (1873-1951) (author), poem, SourceTrove, year1921

The Christmas Vision [poem by L. E. Homfray, 17 December 1920]

3 March 2017 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This religious poem by L. E. Homfray, about the birth of Jesus Christ, was published in The Robertson Advocate (Robertson, NSW), 17 December 1920.] The Christmas Vision. Long we searched through every palace, Where the royal princes dwell, Seeking for the King … [Read more...] about The Christmas Vision [poem by L. E. Homfray, 17 December 1920]

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A Christmas Welcome [poem, 21 December 1878]

9 November 2015 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A poem published in The Australian Town and Country Journal, 21 December 1878.] A Christmas Welcome. Though I come not with ivy and holly, And the snows of the fierce northern yule, Nor the jovial frolicsome folly, Of the Abbot and Lord of misrule! — Yet my … [Read more...] about A Christmas Welcome [poem, 21 December 1878]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Christmas, Christmas poetry, poem, Robert Adams, SourceTrove, year1878

A Christmas Greeting to K. B. [poem by Joseph Furphy]

30 June 2015 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Joseph Furphy was published in The Poems of Joseph Furphy (1916). The poem was written for Kate Baker.] A Christmas Greeting to K. B. While changing Seasons run their course, Controlled and guided from above, It is thy part to re-inforce The … [Read more...] about A Christmas Greeting to K. B. [poem by Joseph Furphy]

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A Christmas Hymn [poem by Joseph Furphy]

30 June 2015 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Joseph Furphy was published in The Poems of Joseph Furphy (1916).] A Christmas Hymn. The Seraph-song of morning’s prime That hail’d Messiah’s birth, The charter of a coming time When Love shall rule the earth, Rings from yon far Judaean hill … [Read more...] about A Christmas Hymn [poem by Joseph Furphy]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Christmas, Christmas poetry, Editor’s notes additional, Joseph Furphy (1843-1912) (author), poem, SourceIACLibrary, The Poems of Joseph Furphy (1916), year1916

An Australian Father Christmas [poem, 23 December 1932]

19 April 2015 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A poem published in The Northern Argus, 23 December 1932.] An Australian Father Christmas. (By George White.) I think it is a shame, and I feel we’re all to blame; The way we copy England it’s absurd; But the worst of all the lot is the bit of Tommy rot; I … [Read more...] about An Australian Father Christmas [poem, 23 December 1932]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Christmas, Christmas poetry, poem, SourceTrove, year1932

Gore-dliness: A Christmas Carol [poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, 1926]

7 June 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by “Dryblower” Murphy was published in Dryblower’s Verses (1926).] Gore-dliness. A Christmas Carol. (The Boxing Stadium was crowded on Christmas Day) Nigh twenty centuries ago A star arose o’er Bethlehem; The East with gloried gold aglow, A … [Read more...] about Gore-dliness: A Christmas Carol [poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, 1926]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: 500x500, boxing, Christmas, Dryblower Murphy (1866-1939) (author), Dryblower’s Verses (Dryblower Murphy 1926), poem, SourceSLV, year1926

Christmas Camp [poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, 1926]

7 June 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by “Dryblower” Murphy was published in Dryblower’s Verses (1926).] Christmas Camp. The miles are long in Mulgaland, Beyond the beaten pad, Today is Christmas, but no hand Grips mine in greeting glad. Yet, though this stinted meal I make Burlesques … [Read more...] about Christmas Camp [poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, 1926]

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Australia’s Father Christmas [by Charles Rhoades, 12 December 1888]

22 March 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A short story published in the South Bourke & Mornington Journal, 12 December 1888.] Australia’s Father Christmas. By Charles Rhoades. It was Christmas Eve, and the red sun dipped suddenly out of sight in a bath of purple mist, causing a grunt of satisfaction … [Read more...] about Australia’s Father Christmas [by Charles Rhoades, 12 December 1888]

Filed Under: short stories and anecdotes Tagged With: Christmas, short story, SourceTrove, year1888

Christmas in Australia [poem, 25 December 1875]

16 March 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem was published in The Brisbane Courier (Brisbane, Qld.), 25 December 1875.] Christmas in Australia. Written for the Courier. Who would have thought that one had found The same old feelings on the other side? The time-worn Christmas story, and the … [Read more...] about Christmas in Australia [poem, 25 December 1875]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: 500x500, Christmas, Christmas poetry, poem, SourceTrove, year1875

Christmas-Day, 1854! [25 December 1854]

25 December 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This untitled article, comparing Christmas in Australia to Christmas in England, was published in The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 25 December 1854.] [Christmas-Day, 1854!] Christmas-Day, 1854! Is it possible? says Mr. John Newcome, roused by the … [Read more...] about Christmas-Day, 1854! [25 December 1854]

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The Christmas Angel [poem by Mary Hannay Foott, 26 December 1891]

29 October 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem, by Mary Hannay Foott, was published in The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser (Sydney, NSW), 26 December 1891.] The Christmas Angel. Through skies of midnight swift he swept, His earthward voyage holding — Our year-long exile — whilst we … [Read more...] about The Christmas Angel [poem by Mary Hannay Foott, 26 December 1891]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: 500x500, Christmas, Christmas poetry, Mary Hannay Foott (1846-1918) (author), poem, SourceTrove, year1891

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