[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 as … [Read more...] about Australia First [by Earle Page, 14 November 1928]
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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]