[Editor: This cartoon, critical of Henry Parkes (Premier of NSW), was published in Sydney Punch (Sydney, NSW), 12 May 1877.] A rod in pickle. A ROD IN PICKLE. Dame N. S. Wales to H—y P—k—s: Now, Henry, have you learnt that Electoral Act lesson yet? Remember, you … [Read more...] about A rod in pickle [political cartoon regarding Henry Parkes, 12 May 1877]
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Admiral Sperry: No stranger in Australia [20 August 1908]
[Editor: This article, about the visit of the Great White Fleet (US Navy) to Australia in 1908, was published in The Townsville Daily Bulletin (Townsville, Qld.), 20 August 1908.] Admiral Sperry. No stranger in Australia. Some little time ago a local correspondent … [Read more...] about Admiral Sperry: No stranger in Australia [20 August 1908]
The Great White Fleet [20 August 1908]
[Editor: This article, about the visit of the Great White Fleet (US Navy) to Australia in 1908, was published in The Townsville Daily Bulletin (Townsville, Qld.), 20 August 1908.] The Great White Fleet. Though there are sixteen ships in the fleet there are only six types. … [Read more...] about The Great White Fleet [20 August 1908]
The Pacific Handshake [20 August 1908]
[Editor: This article, about the visit of the Great White Fleet (US Navy) to Australia in 1908, was published in The Townsville Daily Bulletin (Townsville, Qld.), 20 August 1908.] The Pacific Handshake. “Now let the ties of kinship prevail.” — George III. on welcoming the … [Read more...] about The Pacific Handshake [20 August 1908]
Dame Mary Gilmore: Poet’s lifetime of social reform [24 October 1942]
[Editor: This article about Mary Gilmore was published in Pix (Sydney, NSW), 24 October 1942.] Dame Mary Gilmore Poet’s lifetime of social reform Dame Mary Gilmore, 77-year-old poet and social reformer, has made a lasting contribution to the cultural and … [Read more...] about Dame Mary Gilmore: Poet’s lifetime of social reform [24 October 1942]
“Film is world-wide inspiration” [movie review, 25 January 1941]
[Editor: This review of the Australian war movie “Forty Thousand Horsemen” (1940) was published in The Border Watch (Mount Gambier, SA), 25 January 1941. The film was about some Australian Light Horsemen and their adventures in the Middle East during the First World War … [Read more...] about “Film is world-wide inspiration” [movie review, 25 January 1941]
English lad made history [by A. L. Brient, 31 July 1948]
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Fixed and movable festivals, &c. [Victorian Almanac for 1870, 1869]
[Editor: This item was published in the Victorian Almanac for 1870 (Melbourne, Vic.), 1869.] Fixed and movable festivals, &c. Epiphany .......... Jan. 6 Septuagesima Sunday .......... Feb. 13 Sexagesima Sunday .......... Feb. 20 Quinquagesima — Shrove Sunday .......... … [Read more...] about Fixed and movable festivals, &c. [Victorian Almanac for 1870, 1869]
The Death Troop [poem by Gerardy, 15 April 1920]
[Editor: This poem was published in Aussie: The Cheerful Monthly (Sydney, NSW), 15 April 1920.] The Death Troop I. We have watched the morning sunlight leave Its kiss on the sword and lance, We have yearned for peace on the awesome eve Of a well-planned night … [Read more...] about The Death Troop [poem by Gerardy, 15 April 1920]
[Personal items: Monsignor Hartigan] [28 May 1952]
[Editor: This article, about John O’Brien, is an extract from the “Personal Items” column published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 28 May 1952.] [Personal items: Monsignor Hartigan] The Bulletin called on Monsignor Hartigan (“John O’Brien” of the boree-log) at the Rose … [Read more...] about [Personal items: Monsignor Hartigan] [28 May 1952]
The Lesson [sketch by Cecil L. Hartt, 15 April 1920]
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Our slang: Buckley’s chance [8 March 1941]
[Editor: This article, about the phrase “Buckley’s chance”, was published in ABC Weekly (Sydney, NSW), 8 March 1941.] Our slang Buckley’s chance Who was the Buckley commemorated in the popular Australian slang expression, Buckley’s Chance? No one knows for certain. Our … [Read more...] about Our slang: Buckley’s chance [8 March 1941]
Loco Bells [poem, 12 March 1915]
[Editor: This poem, about railway locomotives (trains), was published in Building and Real Estate (Sydney, NSW), 12 March 1915.] Loco Bells (With apologies to Poe.) Just listen to the clanging of each bell — loco. bells, That a fearsome railway engine is a-coming on … [Read more...] about Loco Bells [poem, 12 March 1915]
Australian authoresses: II. — Mary Hannay Foott [The Bookfellow, 29 April 1899]
[Editor: This article by Mary Hannay Foott was published in The Bookfellow (Sydney, NSW), 29 April 1899.] Australian authoresses. II. — Mary Hannay Foott. Mary Hannay Foott still writes verses; but they are not the verses of her earlier, more ardent youth. For There … [Read more...] about Australian authoresses: II. — Mary Hannay Foott [The Bookfellow, 29 April 1899]
An Australian authoress [article re. Ethel Turner, 25 March 1899]
[Editor: This article about Ethel Turner was published in The Bookfellow (Sydney, NSW), 25 March 1899.] An Australian authoress. One finds Ethel Turner at home in a cottage at Mosman, on the shores of Sydney harbour, looking towards the sea. Though now merged in the … [Read more...] about An Australian authoress [article re. Ethel Turner, 25 March 1899]
[A review of “Seven Little Australians” by Ethel Turner] [The Bulletin, 20 October 1894]
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Northern Night [poem by E. J. Brady]
[Editor: This poem by E. J. Brady was published in Bells and Hobbles (1911).] Northern Night. The blistered roof, ’neath which we dwell, Blazed out across the Bay When Night in cooling quiet fell With Sunset, gold and gay; But now the breeze will freshen ’till An … [Read more...] about Northern Night [poem by E. J. Brady]
A poet comes to judgment: Dryblower’s candidature (Mr. E. Greenslade Murphy) [by E. L. Handcock, 7 September 1934]
[Editor: This article by E. L. Handcock is about the Senate candidature of “Dryblower” Murphy. Published in The Bunbury Monitor (Bunbury, WA), 7 September 1934.] A poet comes to judgment Dryblower’s candidature (Mr. E. Greenslade Murphy) There is no better known … [Read more...] about A poet comes to judgment: Dryblower’s candidature (Mr. E. Greenslade Murphy) [by E. L. Handcock, 7 September 1934]
One Australian Girl [The Bulletin, 1 October 1903, about Mary Gilmore]
[Editor: This article about Mary Gilmore was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 1 October 1903. The first part is a review of Mary Gilmore’s poetry; the second part is about her life, written by Mary Gilmore (aside from the introductory paragraph), especially concentrating … [Read more...] about One Australian Girl [The Bulletin, 1 October 1903, about Mary Gilmore]
How S.A. man wrote 8,500-line poem [by Rex Ingamells, 21 March 1951]
[Editor: This article by Rex Ingamells was published in The News (Adelaide, SA), 21 March 1951.] Australia is the hero of his epic verse How S.A. man wrote 8,500-line poem By Rex Ingamells I was given a Commonwealth Literary Fund Fellowship to aid me while writing … [Read more...] about How S.A. man wrote 8,500-line poem [by Rex Ingamells, 21 March 1951]
Editorial: Concerning environmental values [by Rex Ingamells, July 1937]
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Central Australia: Origin and results of the Victorian exploration expedition [A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills, 1862]
[Editor: This article, about the Burke and Wills expedition, was published in A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills (broadsheet), 1862.] Central Australia. Origin and results of the Victorian exploration expedition. Nothing could be more uncertain, not even the … [Read more...] about Central Australia: Origin and results of the Victorian exploration expedition [A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills, 1862]
William John Wills [A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills, 1862]
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Robert O’Hara Burke [A Tribute to the Memory of Burke and Wills, 1862]
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The Chinese in Australia: Their vices and their victims [The Bulletin, 21 August 1886]
[Editor: This article, about Chinese in Australia, was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 21 August 1886. A related article appeared in the same issue, “The Chinese must go”.] The Chinese in Australia. Their vices and their victims. Disease, defilement, … [Read more...] about The Chinese in Australia: Their vices and their victims [The Bulletin, 21 August 1886]