[Editor: This list contains various works by Barcroft Henry Boake (1866-1892); for biographical information click here.] Books by Barcroft Boake: 1897: Where the Dead Men Lie and Other Poems, Sydney (NSW): Angus and Robertson (1st edition) 1913: Where the Dead Men Lie and … [Read more...] about Works of Barcroft Boake
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Australian military personnel: In remembrance
A list of obituaries, death notices, in memoriam notices, in remembrance notices, and articles regarding the deaths of Australian military personnel as a consequence of their service in any armed conflict or war. This is only a selection of such items, as there are thousands of … [Read more...] about Australian military personnel: In remembrance
Christmas in Australia
As a day commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, Christmas Day (25 December) is very important to those of the Christian faith. However, the day encompasses more than Christianity, with many non-Christians partaking in celebrations on Christmas Day and during the Christmas … [Read more...] about Christmas in Australia
NightCafé AI art competitions, 400+
The following are links to the results of the daily AI art competitions hosted by NightCafé Studio, an Australian enterprise. See the IAC article about NightCafé, or check out the NightCafé site. For the latest competitions, see the “Daily Challenges” section on NightCafé, … [Read more...] about NightCafé AI art competitions, 400+
NightCafé AI art competitions, 301-400
The following are links to the results of the daily AI art competitions hosted by NightCafé Studio, an Australian enterprise. See the IAC article about NightCafé, or check out the NightCafé site. No-Theme Thursday Daily Challenge #301: Aug 10, 2023 Gallery view Famous … [Read more...] about NightCafé AI art competitions, 301-400
NightCafé AI art competitions, 201-300
The following are links to the results of the daily AI art competitions hosted by NightCafé Studio, an Australian enterprise. See the IAC article about NightCafé, or check out the NightCafé site. Friendly Insects Daily Challenge #201: May 2, 2023 Gallery view Planets from … [Read more...] about NightCafé AI art competitions, 201-300
NightCafé AI art competitions, 101-200
The following are links to the results of the daily AI art competitions hosted by NightCafé Studio, an Australian enterprise. See the IAC article about NightCafé, or check out the NightCafé site. Caves Daily Challenge #101: Jan 22, 2023 Gallery view 3D Daily Challenge … [Read more...] about NightCafé AI art competitions, 101-200
NightCafé AI art competitions, 1-100
The following are links to the results of the daily AI art competitions hosted by NightCafé Studio, an Australian enterprise. See the IAC article about NightCafé, or check out the NightCafé site. Under the Sea Daily Challenge #1: Oct 13, 2022 Gallery view Robots Daily … [Read more...] about NightCafé AI art competitions, 1-100
Gallery of Gold Licenses (Victoria)
This gallery showcases a variety of Victorian Gold Licenses, dating from 1852 to 1854. The regulations printed on the Gold Licenses varied significantly, becoming more detailed with the passage of time. Click on the images to see the larger images and transcriptions of the … [Read more...] about Gallery of Gold Licenses (Victoria)
Mother’s Day [including a list of articles]
Mother’s Day is celebrated in Australia on the second Sunday in May. It is a special opportunity, and perhaps a reminder, to connect with, to remember, and to honour one’s mother. The occasion has been publicly celebrated in the Land Down Under since 1909 (with it becoming … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day [including a list of articles]
Photography prices (regarding cartes de visite and cabinet cards)
Photographic studios widely advertised their provision of cartes de visit and cabinet cards. A look at some of their advertised prices can provide us with an idea of their financial accessibility for the general public. 28 July 1864: Stephen M. Stout, Henry Street, Fremantle … [Read more...] about Photography prices (regarding cartes de visite and cabinet cards)
Thomas Kennedy
Thomas Kennedy (1817-1859) was a miner, who had a minor role in the events of the Eureka Rebellion of 1854. Kennedy was born in Ayreshire, Scotland, in approximately 1817 (his exact date of birth is unknown).[1] Along with many others, who were seeking a fortune in gold, he … [Read more...] about Thomas Kennedy
Invasion and takeover stories
A list of novels and short stories regarding an invasion, takeover, attack against, or an overwhelming threat to Australia. Also included are some reviews of such stories. There have been various fictional stories written regarding the defence of Australia and the possible … [Read more...] about Invasion and takeover stories
Valentine’s Day [list of articles]
Valentine’s Day is celebrated each year on the 14th of February. The day is also known as Saint Valentine’s Day, or the Feast of Saint Valentine; it was originally a Christian feast day to honor Saint Valentine, who was a 3rd Century Christian priest who was imprisoned, tortured, … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day [list of articles]
Kangaroo and Map stamps [list of articles]
The “Kangaroo and Map” stamps were the first postage stamps to be produced by the Commonwealth of Australia. They were released on the 2nd of January 1913. The Australian colonies federated as the Commonwealth of Australia on the 1st of January 1901; however, it took twelve … [Read more...] about Kangaroo and Map stamps [list of articles]
New Year’s Day [list of articles]
This list includes various articles, poems, stories, and other items (such as ephemera, especially postcards) about or relating to New Year’s Day, New Year’s Eve, or to a New Year in a wider context. Items regarding a New Year: (Arranged in chronological … [Read more...] about New Year’s Day [list of articles]
The dog on the tucker box [list of articles]
The story of the Dog on the Tucker Box, on the road outside of Gundagai, has been the subject of poetry and amusement since at least 1901. Jack Moses claimed that his version of the poem was written in 1888, although there is no hard proof of its existence until 1919 (although … [Read more...] about The dog on the tucker box [list of articles]
Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day, commemorated each year on the 11th of November, was established as a way of paying homage to those who fought and died during the First World War (1914-1918), with the date being taken from the cessation of hostilities when the Armistice came into effect on 11 … [Read more...] about Remembrance Day
English-Speaking Union funding for IAC heritage project
The English-Speaking Union (Victoria Branch) has very kindly and generously supported the work of the Institute of Australian Culture, by providing funds for the purchase of various items regarding Australian heritage and culture, for scanning and uploading to the website of the … [Read more...] about English-Speaking Union funding for IAC heritage project
The Battle of Beersheba [list of articles]
The Battle of Beersheba was a military action fought between Allied forces against troops of the Ottoman Empire in the area in and around the town of Beersheba (now a city), in Palestine. The battle took place on 31 October 1917, during the First World War (1914-1918). In … [Read more...] about The Battle of Beersheba [list of articles]
Wattle Day
Articles, letters, and poems regarding Wattle Day, the Wattle Day League, and wattle trees. (Arranged in chronological order.) The Wattle Tree [poem, 1 January 1876] Wattle bloom [by F.M., 31 August 1889] A lengthy article regarding wattle trees, and more. The last … [Read more...] about Wattle Day
Aussie: The Cheerful Monthly
Aussie was originally an Australian Army periodical published in France, as Aussie: The Australian Soldiers’ Magazine. When its editor, Phillip L. Harris, returned home, he recreated it as a civilian publication, entitled Aussie: The Cheerful Monthly. The Army version of … [Read more...] about Aussie: The Cheerful Monthly
The Burke and Wills expedition [list of articles]
The Burke and Wills expedition was created with the aim of exploring the Australian interior and finding a suitable path for the Australian Overland Telegraph Line. The expedition of nineteen men departed from Royal Park, Melbourne, on 20 August 1860, led by Robert O’Hara Burke. … [Read more...] about The Burke and Wills expedition [list of articles]
Australia Day
Australia Day, the 26th of January, is the anniversary of the foundation of the British colony at Sydney, New South Wales, in 1788. In early years it was commemorated as the First Landing, then as Anniversary Day, then as Foundation Day. It was also known as ANA Day, due to the … [Read more...] about Australia Day
Advance Australia Fair [music videos]
The song “Advance Australia Fair” was written by Peter McCormick in 1878, and became the official Australian national anthem in 1984. Advance Australia Fair http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VuC3KcE66M Olivia Newton-John – Advance Australia … [Read more...] about Advance Australia Fair [music videos]