[Editor: This article, regarding the Gallipoli campaign (February 1915 to January 1916), during the First World War (1914-1918), was published in The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic.), 27 April 1935. Accompanying the article was a message from Sir William … [Read more...] about Gallipoli 20 years afterwards: Sir Harry Chauvel Remembers [27 April 1935]
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St. Valentine’s Day [24 February 1875]
[Editor: This article, regarding Valentine’s Day, was published in The Illustrated Australian News for Home Readers (Melbourne, Vic.), 24 February 1875.] St. Valentine’s Day. The custom of celebrating St. Valentine’s Day has been more or less observed in England and … [Read more...] about St. Valentine’s Day [24 February 1875]
Literary notes [re Frederic Manning, 27 April 1935]
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A Happy New Year to all [by “Daddy Redgum”, 28 December 1924]
[Editor: This article, by “Daddy Redgum”, regarding the New Year, was published in the “Children’s New Year Supplement” of the Sunday Times (Sydney, NSW), 28 December 1924.] A Happy New Year to all As the clocks chime 12 on the last night of the old year, a carillon of … [Read more...] about A Happy New Year to all [by “Daddy Redgum”, 28 December 1924]
Capture of Beersheba: Queensland soldier’s experiences [letter written by Victor Brady, 15 February 1918]
[Editor: This long extract from a letter written by Victor Neville Brady, an Australian soldier, was published in The Week (Brisbane, Qld.), 15 February 1918. Brady served as a machine-gunner with the 4th Light Horse Regiment during the First World War (1914-1918). This letter … [Read more...] about Capture of Beersheba: Queensland soldier’s experiences [letter written by Victor Brady, 15 February 1918]
“The goal beyond the prize”: Lacrosseur gives his life [WW1 obituary for Francis William (Frank) Roberts, 23 September 1918]
[Editor: This obituary for Francis William (Frank) Roberts (1888-1918) was published in The Herald (Melbourne, Vic.), 23 September 1918. Frank Roberts was an Australian soldier, who was killed in action on 1 September 1918, during the First World War (1914-1918).] “The goal … [Read more...] about “The goal beyond the prize”: Lacrosseur gives his life [WW1 obituary for Francis William (Frank) Roberts, 23 September 1918]
Mr. William S. Lyon [6 February 1892]
[Editor: This article, about William Samuel Lyon (1856-1942), was published in The Prahran Telegraph (Prahran, Vic.), 6 February 1892.] Our gallery of portraits. [No. 199.] Sketches of prominent local men. Contracting in a medical sense President of the Medical … [Read more...] about Mr. William S. Lyon [6 February 1892]
The late Richard Yeoman [22 July 1914]
[Editor: This obituary, regarding Richard Yeoman, was published in “The Editor’s Locker” section of The Australasian Photo-Review (Sydney, NSW), 22 July 1914.] The late Richard Yeoman We regret to announce the death of Mr. R. Yeoman, of Melbourne, who was a well-known … [Read more...] about The late Richard Yeoman [22 July 1914]
Unveiling of the monument to Henry Kendall [27 November 1886]
[Editor: This article about the unveiling of a monument on the grave of Henry Kendall was published in The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser (Sydney, NSW), 27 November 1886.] Unveiling of the monument to Henry Kendall. The ceremony of unveiling the monument … [Read more...] about Unveiling of the monument to Henry Kendall [27 November 1886]
Valentine [poem by Phyllis Duncan-Brown, 13 February 1937]
[Editor: This poem, by Phyllis Duncan-Brown, regarding Valentine’s Day, was published in The Australian Women’s Weekly (Sydney, NSW), 13 February 1937.] Lyric of Life Valentine I give my love to you my dear, With hope that’s simple and sincere In this fond heart of … [Read more...] about Valentine [poem by Phyllis Duncan-Brown, 13 February 1937]
An Editorial: St. Valentines Day [13 February 1937]
[Editor: This article, regarding Valentine’s Day, was published in The Australian Women’s Weekly (Sydney, NSW), 13 February 1937.] An Editorial February 13, 1937. St. Valentines Day Sunday of this week will be Saint Valentine’s Day — a day associated since time … [Read more...] about An Editorial: St. Valentines Day [13 February 1937]
Hieroglyphic for the New Year [31 December 1857]
[Editor: This article, consisting of tongue-in-cheek predictions, was published in Melbourne Punch (Melbourne, Vic.), 31 December 1857.] Hieroglyphic for the New Year. He who with a devout and trusting heart considereth the Hieroglyphic of the Astrologer PUNCH, shall see … [Read more...] about Hieroglyphic for the New Year [31 December 1857]
[The daughter of Sir Charles Mackellar] [re Dorothea Mackellar, December 1920]
[Editor: This brief untitled item about Dorothea Mackellar, accompanied by a photograph of her, was published in The Home (Sydney, NSW), December 1920.] [The daughter of Sir Charles Mackellar] [Judith Fletcher — Photo. The daughter of Sir Charles Mackellar, M.D., is … [Read more...] about [The daughter of Sir Charles Mackellar] [re Dorothea Mackellar, December 1920]
The profiteer: When Billy starts shooting them at dawn [illustration, 30 August 1919]
[Editor: This illustration was published in Smith’s Weekly (Sydney, NSW), 30 August 1919.] The profiteer. When Billy starts shooting them at dawn. Source: Smith’s Weekly (Sydney, NSW), 30 August 1919, p. 1 Editor’s notes: In this illustration a profiteer, … [Read more...] about The profiteer: When Billy starts shooting them at dawn [illustration, 30 August 1919]
William Bede Dalley [by Frank Myers, May 1907]
[Editor: This article, about William Bede Dalley (1831-1888), by Frank Myers, was published in The Lone Hand (Sydney, NSW), May 1907.] William Bede Dalley. By Frank Myers. It is indeed a labor of love to cleave a way through all the mists time has spun since his … [Read more...] about William Bede Dalley [by Frank Myers, May 1907]
J. F. Archibald [photograph, May 1907]
[Editor: This photograph of J. F. Archibald was published in The Lone Hand (Sydney, NSW), May 1907.] J. F. Archibald. A Founder and for many years Editor of the “Bulletin.” Source: The Lone Hand (Sydney, NSW), May 1907, p. [xxxiv] Editor’s notes: This … [Read more...] about J. F. Archibald [photograph, May 1907]
Gundagai’s dog is gilt-edged investment: How digger’s brain-wave saved hospital [31 July 1937]
[Editor: This article, about “the dog on the tucker box” (of Gundagai fame), was published in Smith’s Weekly (Sydney, NSW), 31 July 1937.] Gundagai’s dog is gilt-edged investment How digger’s brain-wave saved hospital Motorists who traverse the Hume Highway between … [Read more...] about Gundagai’s dog is gilt-edged investment: How digger’s brain-wave saved hospital [31 July 1937]
A hero of Babylon [short story by C. A. Jeffries, May 1907]
[Editor: This short story by C. A. Jeffries was published in The Lone Hand (Sydney, NSW), May 1907.] A hero of Babylon. By C. A. Jeffries. Ashley awoke with the consciousness that something was not right. Very slowly the walls of the cell took on form and density, and, … [Read more...] about A hero of Babylon [short story by C. A. Jeffries, May 1907]
External Affairs Minister defines Australia’s place in new Pacific: Must be “World” Atlantic Charter [19 December 1942]
[Editor: This article, about Australia’s relationship with the countries of the Asia-Pacific, was published in Pix (Sydney, NSW), 19 December 1942.] External Affairs Minister defines Australia’s place in new Pacific Must be “World” Atlantic Charter Australia, now … [Read more...] about External Affairs Minister defines Australia’s place in new Pacific: Must be “World” Atlantic Charter [19 December 1942]
Jack Moses [book review, 20 April 1924]
[Editor: This review of Beyond the City Gates (by Jack Moses), was published in the “Of Making Many Books” section of The Sun (Sydney, NSW), 20 April 1924.] Jack Moses A breath of the bush is to be caught in the verses and sketches contained in Jack Moses’s book “Beyond … [Read more...] about Jack Moses [book review, 20 April 1924]
The man who wrote “Nine Miles from Gundagai” [29 January 1938]
[Editor: This article about Jack Moses was published in Pix (Sydney, NSW), 29 January 1938.] The man who wrote “Nine Miles from Gundagai” Everybody knows the lines — “The dog sat on the tucker box, nine miles from Gundagai.” Not everybody knows who … [Read more...] about The man who wrote “Nine Miles from Gundagai” [29 January 1938]
Gundagai’s mysterious dog: Origin of “The Tucker Box” story unknown [7 April 1938]
[Editor: This article was published in the Gundagai Independent (Gundagai, NSW), 7 April 1938.] Gundagai’s mysterious dog Origin of “The Tucker Box” story unknown Immortal tradition benefits Gundagai How did the story of “The Dog and the Tucker Box” come about, is … [Read more...] about Gundagai’s mysterious dog: Origin of “The Tucker Box” story unknown [7 April 1938]
Burke and Wills [16 February 1910]
[Editor: This article about the Burke and Wills expedition was published in the Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners’ Advocate (Newcastle, NSW), 16 February 1910.] Burke and Wills. This year brings the jubilee of the departure of the Burke and Wills expedition. With it … [Read more...] about Burke and Wills [16 February 1910]
Poems by J. Shaw Neilson [book review, 22 December 1923]
[Editor: This article, about John Shaw Neilson and his books, was published in The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic.), 22 December 1923.] Poems by J. Shaw Neilson. When John Shaw Neilson, nearly four years ago, gave us a slender volume called “Heart of Spring,” it became … [Read more...] about Poems by J. Shaw Neilson [book review, 22 December 1923]
The Bad Boy [poem regarding Henry Parkes, 12 May 1877]
[Editor: This poem, which is critical of Henry Parkes (Premier of NSW), was published in Sydney Punch (Sydney, NSW), 12 May 1877.] The Bad Boy. (Vide Cartoon.) Young ’Enery was a naughty boy: It would be hard to find Another boy of ’Enery’s years With such an evil … [Read more...] about The Bad Boy [poem regarding Henry Parkes, 12 May 1877]