[Editor: This article was published in The Sydney Mail (Sydney, NSW), 1 October 1913.] When Australia was at war. Australia was once involved in a naval war. Just on one hundred and nine years ago — on November 17, 1804 — the inhabitants of Sydney looked down from those … [Read more...] about When Australia was at war [1 October 1913]
defence
Sparks from the Anvil [defence issues, 11 January 1910]
[Editor: This copy of the newspaper column, “Sparks from the Anvil”, was published in the Clarence & Richmond Examiner (Grafton, NSW), 11 January 1910. It deals with defence issues (putting an emphasis on naval defence), and the visit to Australia of Lord Kitchener (the British … [Read more...] about Sparks from the Anvil [defence issues, 11 January 1910]
Tinkering with defence [6 November 1929]
[Editor: This article, about defence matters, was published in The Sydney Mail (Sydney, NSW), 6 November 1929.] Tinkering with defence Certain considerations leap to the mind in reviewing Mr. Scullin’s announced suspension of Compulsory Military Training, which for twenty … [Read more...] about Tinkering with defence [6 November 1929]
Australia’s defence [15 September 1920]
[Editor: This article, about the defence of Australia, was published in The Sydney Mail (Sydney, NSW), 15 September 1920.] Australia’s defence. The defence policy stated in the Commonwealth Parliament last week by the Prime Minister was made with the main principle that … [Read more...] about Australia’s defence [15 September 1920]
A whole continent — and £4,000,000 a year to run it with [The Bulletin, 25 June 1908]
[Editor: This article was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 25 June 1908.] A whole continent — and £4,000,000 a year to run it with. Mr. Wade: That left the Commonwealth with surplus revenue in 10 years’ time of something like £4,000,000 to waste or do what they … [Read more...] about A whole continent — and £4,000,000 a year to run it with [The Bulletin, 25 June 1908]
Australia First [by Earle Page, 14 November 1928]
[Editor: This article, by Earle Page, was published in The Sydney Mail (Sydney, NSW), 14 November 1928.] Australia First “We want Australia first!” shouted an interrupting crowd at one of the Prime Minister’s meetings recently. Certainly. All will endorse that Australia … [Read more...] about Australia First [by Earle Page, 14 November 1928]
Respite? [The Bulletin, 20 July 1911]
[Editor: This article, about the British-Japanese military defence alliance, was published in the “Plain English” column in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 20 July 1911.] Respite? The renewal of the alliance between Britain and Japan may mean that Australia has 10 whole years … [Read more...] about Respite? [The Bulletin, 20 July 1911]
Australia stands alone [26 April 1930]
[Editor: An editorial regarding the defence of Australia, British and American allies, and White Australia; with its solution being a larger population. Published in The Newcastle Sun (Newcastle, NSW), 26 April 1930.] Australia stands alone It appears difficult for many … [Read more...] about Australia stands alone [26 April 1930]
Yesterday, the barrier; to-morrow — what? [13 February 1913]
[Editor: This article by Mary Gilmore was published in the “Our Women’s Page” column (“Conducted by Mary Gilmore”), in The Worker (Wagga Wagga, NSW), 13 February 1913.] Yesterday, the barrier; to-morrow — what? I. Sitting in the Kiosk in Hyde Park the other day and … [Read more...] about Yesterday, the barrier; to-morrow — what? [13 February 1913]
A raider of 1813-14: Retaking of the Seringapatam [10 July 1920]
[Editor: An article about a planned invasion of Australia, by American and French forces, during the War of 1812 (fought between the USA and Great Britain, 1812-1815). Published in The Argus, 10 July 1920.] A raider of 1813-14. Retaking of the Seringapatam. By T. … [Read more...] about A raider of 1813-14: Retaking of the Seringapatam [10 July 1920]
The Chinese question [22 December 1897]
[Editor: An article expressing concerns over defence matters facing Australia if several European countries were to take over parts of China. Published in The National Advocate, 22 December 1897.] The Chinese question. A few years ago the Chinese problem that troubled … [Read more...] about The Chinese question [22 December 1897]
Australian patriotism or nationalism: Speech by Lord Carrington [30 September 1889]
[Editor: An article regarding the imperial-patriotic relationship between Australia and Britain. Published in The Brisbane Courier, 30 September 1889.] Australian patriotism or nationalism. Speech by Lord Carrington. Speaking at the King’s School, Parramatta, last … [Read more...] about Australian patriotism or nationalism: Speech by Lord Carrington [30 September 1889]
[The subject of Chinese immigration] [11 January 1888]
[Editor: This untitled article considers the problems of a future Australia dealing with an emergent China. Published in The Age, 11 January 1888.] [The subject of Chinese immigration] One of the questions that a Federal Council might deal with to some good purpose is the … [Read more...] about [The subject of Chinese immigration] [11 January 1888]