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Gallipoli 20 years afterwards: Sir Harry Chauvel Remembers [27 April 1935]

25 April 2024 · Leave a Comment

Gallipoli 20 years afterwards, from "The Australasian" (Melbourne, Vic.), 27 April 1935

[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]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Anzacs, Gallipoli campaign, graphics added, graphicsLQ, Harry Chauvel (1865-1945) (subject), publication The Australasian (Melbourne Vic.), SourceTrove, William Riddell Birdwood (1865-1951) (subject), World War One (1914-1918), year1935

St. Valentine’s Day [24 February 1875]

14 February 2024 · Leave a Comment

[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]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, grammar - Oxford commas, graphics added, SourceSLV, SourceTrove, Valentine's Day, year1875

Literary notes [re Frederic Manning, 27 April 1935]

17 January 2024 · Leave a Comment

A black and white sketch of Frederic Manning (1882-1935), drawn by Sir William Rothenstein

[Editor: This article, regarding Frederic Manning (1882-1935), is an extract from the “Literary notes” section published in The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic.), 27 April 1935.] Literary notes “Her Privates We, by Private 19022” was published in 1930, and many guesses were … [Read more...] about Literary notes [re Frederic Manning, 27 April 1935]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Frederic Manning (1882-1935) (subject), graphics added, publication The Australasian (Melbourne Vic.), SourceTrove, year1935

A Happy New Year to all [by “Daddy Redgum”, 28 December 1924]

1 January 2024 · Leave a Comment

(An illustration, featuring Father Time)

[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]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Father Time, graphics added, New Year, SourceTrove, year1924

Capture of Beersheba: Queensland soldier’s experiences [letter written by Victor Brady, 15 February 1918]

12 December 2023 · 1 Comment

Photograph of an Australian soldier, V. N. Brady, 4th Light Horse Regiment, World War One

[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]

Filed Under: letters to the editor Tagged With: 500x500, Battle of Beersheba (1917), grammar - different versions, grammar - Oxford commas, graphics added, publication The Week (Brisbane Qld.), soldiers' letters WW1 era, SourceTrove, word mate, World War One (1914-1918), year1918

“The goal beyond the prize”: Lacrosseur gives his life [WW1 obituary for Francis William (Frank) Roberts, 23 September 1918]

25 April 2023 · Leave a Comment

Frank Roberts (1888-1918)

[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]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Frank Roberts (1888-1918) (subject), graphics added, military obituaries WW1, obituaries, SourceTrove, year1918

Mr. William S. Lyon [6 February 1892]

11 April 2023 · Leave a Comment

William Samuel Lyon (1856-1942)

[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]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Ancient Order of Foresters, biographical information, friendly societies, graphics added, SourceTrove, William Samuel Lyon (1856-1942) (subject), year1892

The late Richard Yeoman [22 July 1914]

10 April 2023 · Leave a Comment

Richard Yeoman (1856-1914)

[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]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, graphics added, obituaries, photographers, Richard Yeoman (1856-1914) (subject), SourceTrove, year1914

Unveiling of the monument to Henry Kendall [27 November 1886]

18 February 2023 · 3 Comments

[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]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, graphics added, Henry Kendall (1839-1882) (subject), SourceTrove, year1886

Valentine [poem by Phyllis Duncan-Brown, 13 February 1937]

14 February 2023 · Leave a Comment

The Australian Women's Weekly, 13 February 1937, cover

[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]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: 500x500, graphics added, Phyllis Duncan-Brown (author), poem, SourceTrove, Valentine's Day, year1937

An Editorial: St. Valentines Day [13 February 1937]

14 February 2023 · Leave a Comment

The Australian Women's Weekly, 13 February 1937, cover

[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]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, graphics added, SourceTrove, Valentine's Day, year1937

Hieroglyphic for the New Year [31 December 1857]

1 January 2023 · Leave a Comment

[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]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, graphics added, New Year, prophecies, publication Melbourne Punch (Melbourne Vic.), SourceTrove, year1857

[The daughter of Sir Charles Mackellar] [re Dorothea Mackellar, December 1920]

20 August 2022 · Leave a Comment

[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]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Dorothea Mackellar (1885-1968) (subject), graphics added, NLA specific link, SourceTrove, year1920

The profiteer: When Billy starts shooting them at dawn [illustration, 30 August 1919]

12 August 2022 · Leave a Comment

The profiteer (Smith’s Weekly, 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]

Filed Under: graphics Tagged With: 500x500, Editor's notes additional (new), graphic alignment none, graphics added, illustration, publication Smith’s Weekly (Sydney NSW), SourceTrove, war profiteering, William Morris Hughes (1862-1952) (subject), year1919

William Bede Dalley [by Frank Myers, May 1907]

6 August 2022 · Leave a Comment

W. B. Dalley (The Lone Hand, 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]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Frank Myers (1854-1907) (author), graphics added, publication The Lone Hand (Sydney), SourceTrove, William Bede Dalley (1831-1888) (subject), year1907

J. F. Archibald [photograph, May 1907]

4 August 2022 · Leave a Comment

[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]

Filed Under: graphics Tagged With: 500x500, graphics added, J. F. Archibald (1856-1919) (subject), photographs, publication The Lone Hand (Sydney), SourceTrove, year1907

Gundagai’s dog is gilt-edged investment: How digger’s brain-wave saved hospital [31 July 1937]

22 July 2022 · Leave a Comment

[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]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, graphics added, Gundagai (New South Wales), poem, SourceTrove, The Dog on the Tucker Box (Gundagai), year1937

A hero of Babylon [short story by C. A. Jeffries, May 1907]

22 July 2022 · Leave a Comment

A hero of Babylon, by C. A. Jeffries, in The Lone Hand, 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]

Filed Under: short stories and anecdotes Tagged With: 500x500, Charles Adams Jeffries (1869-1931) (author), graphics added, invasion stories, publication The Lone Hand (Sydney), short story, SourceTrove, year1907

External Affairs Minister defines Australia’s place in new Pacific: Must be “World” Atlantic Charter [19 December 1942]

12 July 2022 · Leave a Comment

H. V. Evatt (Pix, 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]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Australia and international relationships, graphics added, Herbert Vere Evatt (1894-1965) (subject), Japan's Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere, publication Pix (Sydney NSW), SourceTrove, World War Two (1939-1945), year1942

Jack Moses [book review, 20 April 1924]

12 July 2022 · Leave a Comment

[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]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, book reviews, graphics added, Jack Moses (1861-1945) (subject), poem, SourceTrove, year1924

The man who wrote “Nine Miles from Gundagai” [29 January 1938]

12 July 2022 · Leave a Comment

Jack Moses (Pix, 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]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, graphics added, Gundagai (New South Wales), HTML tables (side) div style, Jack Moses (1861-1945) (subject), poem, publication Pix (Sydney NSW), SourceTrove, The Dog on the Tucker Box (Gundagai), year1938

Gundagai’s mysterious dog: Origin of “The Tucker Box” story unknown [7 April 1938]

12 July 2022 · Leave a Comment

The Pioneers' Monument

[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]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, graphics added, Gundagai (New South Wales), Jack Moses (1861-1945) (subject), SourceTrove, The Dog on the Tucker Box (Gundagai), year1938

Burke and Wills [16 February 1910]

6 July 2022 · Leave a Comment

Illustration of the Burke and Wills monument, 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]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Burke and Wills (subject), graphics added, SourceTrove, year1910

Poems by J. Shaw Neilson [book review, 22 December 1923]

15 June 2022 · Leave a Comment

John Shaw Neilson (The Australasian, 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]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, book reviews, graphics added, John Shaw Neilson (1872-1942) (subject), publication The Australasian (Melbourne Vic.), SourceTrove, year1923

The Bad Boy [poem regarding Henry Parkes, 12 May 1877]

17 May 2022 · Leave a Comment

[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]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: 500x500, electoral laws, graphics added, Henry Parkes (1815-1896) (subject), poem, SourceTrove, year1877

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