[Editor: A poem printed in “Dryblower” Murphy’s “Verse and Worse” column. Published in The Sunday Times (Perth, WA), 23 January 1921.] [Proclaim it from the steeple] In a recent court case over East a boarding-house keeper refused to pay a housemaid’s wages on the ground … [Read more...] about [Proclaim it from the Steeple] [poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, 23 January 1921]
humour and humourous stories
That Museum [8 March 1918]
[Editor: A humourous item published in Aussie: The Australian Soldiers’ Magazine, no. 3, 8 March 1918.] That Museum. I had a dream the other night. I was walking through the Australian War Museum in the year 3018. The principal exhibit was an Aussie tunic, to which this … [Read more...] about That Museum [8 March 1918]
Getting his own back [8 March 1918]
[Editor: A humourous tale published in Aussie: The Australian Soldiers’ Magazine, no. 3, 8 March 1918.] Getting his own back. Two Aussies on leave from France were occupying a first-class non-smoking compartment of an English train, when an irascible old bloke blew … [Read more...] about Getting his own back [8 March 1918]
The Flea Farm [humour, 8 March 1918]
[Editor: A humourous story published in Aussie: The Australian Soldiers’ Magazine, no. 3, 8 March 1918.] The Flea Farm. I’ve heard Aussies tell stories to the unsophisticated of many different kinds of farms we have “out there” — there’s the Jackeroo farm, the Nullanulla … [Read more...] about The Flea Farm [humour, 8 March 1918]
Some abbreviations explained [8 March 1918]
[Editor: A humourous look at some abbreviations used by Australian soldiers during World War One. Published in Aussie: The Australian Soldiers’ Magazine, no. 3, 8 March 1918.] Some abbreviations explained. “M.B.,” French Interpreter on Corps H.Q., sends this:— Of … [Read more...] about Some abbreviations explained [8 March 1918]
Man from Ironbark: Charged 1/6 for haircut: Complains to police [25 February 1924]
[Editor: An amusing human interest story. Published in The Morning Bulletin, 25 February 1924.] Man from Ironbark. Charged 1/6 for haircut. Complains to police. A favourite recitation years ago was a poem entitled “The Man from Ironbark,” the author being Banjo … [Read more...] about Man from Ironbark: Charged 1/6 for haircut: Complains to police [25 February 1924]
The Critic [12 October 1918]
[Editor: Extracts from “The Critic” column in Truth, 12 October 1918, including some humour, poetry, and current events.] The Critic Who can undaunted brave the Critic’s rage, Or note unmoved his mention in the Critic’s page, Parade his errors in the public eye, And … [Read more...] about The Critic [12 October 1918]
An unkind suggestion [letter to the editor, 17 February 1885]
[Editor: A tongue-in-cheek letter regarding Australia’s military contribution to Great Britain’s war in the Sudan. Published in The South Australian Advertiser, 17 February 1885.] An unkind suggestion. To the Editor. Sir — The burning patriotism of Australia is worthy … [Read more...] about An unkind suggestion [letter to the editor, 17 February 1885]
Life on the diggings [12 April 1864]
[Editor: A report on an amusing incident. Published in The Star (Ballarat), 12 April 1864.] Life on the diggings. — A somewhat extraordinary incident happened on Saturday evening, at the Emu Hotel, Oxley. An inebriate, in a spirit of liberality, determined to treat his … [Read more...] about Life on the diggings [12 April 1864]
The bottle and the beauty [12 April 1864]
[Editor: A report on an amusing incident. Published in The Star (Ballarat), 12 April 1864.] The bottle and the beauty. — An amusing incident has formed the topic of conversation in Sandhurst the last few days. A certain gentleman, who shall be nameless, an attendant on a … [Read more...] about The bottle and the beauty [12 April 1864]