[Editor: This article was published in The Advocate (Devonport, Tas.), 8 February 1936.] Along the Hume Highway. Gundagai’s historical attraction. Canberra’s alluring beauties. (No. 1. — By “Tasman.”) In pursuance of its policy of placing Tasmania’s attractions … [Read more...] about Along the Hume Highway: Gundagai’s historical attraction: Canberra’s alluring beauties [by “Tasman”, 8 February 1936]
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Goorianawa [song]
[Editor: This song was published in Old Bush Songs: Composed and Sung in the Bushranging, Digging, and Overlanding Days (8th edition, 1932), edited by Banjo Paterson.] Goorianawa Now I’m getting broken mouthed, My shearing’s at an end, Although they call me … [Read more...] about Goorianawa [song]
Obituary: The late Francis Cotton [23 April 1883]
[Editor: This obituary was published in The Mercury (Hobart), 23 April 1883.] Obituary. The late Francis Cotton. As there were several slight inaccuracies in the first obituary notice published of the late Francis Cotton, we give by request the following … [Read more...] about Obituary: The late Francis Cotton [23 April 1883]
The Creek of the Four Graves [poem by Charles Harpur]
[Editor: This poem by Charles Harpur was published in The Bushrangers; A Play in Five Acts, and Other Poems (1853).] The Creek of the Four Graves. I verse a Settler’s Tale of the old times, — One told me by our friend, the kindly sage, Old Egremont, who then went forth … [Read more...] about The Creek of the Four Graves [poem by Charles Harpur]
A Black Reckoning [poem by Kenneth Mackay]
[Editor: This poem by Kenneth Mackay was published in Stirrup Jingles from the Bush and the Turf and Other Rhymes (1887).] A Black Reckoning. “You want to know why I’ve wandered away Alone like a beaten dog?” Said the old sheep super Harrison Grey “Well, take a seat on … [Read more...] about A Black Reckoning [poem by Kenneth Mackay]
Natives [Aborigines attack settlers, 21 April 1805]
[Editor: An account of some attacks by Aborigines upon settlers in New South Wales. Published in The Sydney Gazette, and New South Wales Advertiser, 21 April 1805.] Natives. With inexpressible concern we have to recount a series of barbarities lately practised by a … [Read more...] about Natives [Aborigines attack settlers, 21 April 1805]
Obituary: Mr. John Allen [“Death of a Tasmanian pioneer”, 31 December 1879]
[Editor: An article about an Australian pioneer, John Allen (1806-1879). An extract from the “Obituary” column. Published in The Mercury, 31 December 1879.] Obituary. Mr. John Allen. — A few days ago Mr. John Allen, one of the oldest settlers in Glamorgan, passed away at … [Read more...] about Obituary: Mr. John Allen [“Death of a Tasmanian pioneer”, 31 December 1879]
The Australian Sepoys [10 July 1858]
[Editor: An article published in Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer, 10 July 1858.] The Australian Sepoys. — We perceive by the Darling Downs Gazette that the sable gentry are continuing their murderous and plundering career unchecked on the frontiers. They are … [Read more...] about The Australian Sepoys [10 July 1858]
In the days of the pioneers: How Charlie Cameron escaped murder at the hands of blacks [21 February 1947]
[Editor: An article regarding one man’s experiences with the Australian Aborigines. Published in The Land, 21 February 1947.] In the days of the pioneers How Charlie Cameron escaped murder at the hands of blacks (By W.R.C.) When Charlie Cameron, an uncle of the … [Read more...] about In the days of the pioneers: How Charlie Cameron escaped murder at the hands of blacks [21 February 1947]
Black against White [27 June 1936]
[Editor: A report on a lecture given by the Chief Protector of Aborigines, Auber Octavius Neville. Published in The West Australian, 27 June 1936.] Black against White History of Aborigines. Address by Chief Protector. An interesting survey of the relations between … [Read more...] about Black against White [27 June 1936]
Hopin’ [short story by E.S. Latimer, 3 March 1932]
[Editor: A short story by E.S. Latimer. Published in The Queenslander, 3 March 1932.] Hopin’ Complete story by E.S. Latimer “Hope,” said Billy Angus, “means the business of trying to convince yourself that you’ll find some way out of your difficulties when you know … [Read more...] about Hopin’ [short story by E.S. Latimer, 3 March 1932]
Trials of the pioneer: Some Aboriginal aggressions [14 January 1933]
[Editor: An article published in The Argus, 14 January 1933.] Trials of the pioneer. Some Aboriginal aggressions. By J. B. Cooper. When the first pastoralists settled at Port Phillip the aborigines of the Geelong and Portland districts were more hostile in personal … [Read more...] about Trials of the pioneer: Some Aboriginal aggressions [14 January 1933]
Up North [poem by Mary Hannay Foott, 1890]
[Editor: A poem by Mary Hannay Foott.] Up North.* Into Thy hands let me fall, O Lord — Not into the hands of men — And she thinned the ranks of the savage horde Till they shrank to the mangrove fen. In a rudderless boat, with a scanty store Of food for the fated … [Read more...] about Up North [poem by Mary Hannay Foott, 1890]