[Editor: This untitled letter to the editor, from J. C. White, regarding the medicinal properties of gum from spotted gum trees, was published in The Courier (Brisbane, Qld.), 2 September 1862.] [Spotted gum tree gum] Sir, — The discovery of the medicinal property of the … [Read more...] about [Medicinal property of the gum] [letter from J. C. White, 2 September 1862]
letters to the editor
[Letter from Gertrude Lawson] [by Gertrude Lawson, 28 July 1900]
[Editor: This letter, from Gertrude Lawson, was published in the “All About People” section in The Catholic Press (Sydney, NSW), 28 July 1900. The letter was written in reference to a news item regarding Louisa Lawson and Henry Lawson, which was published in the 7 July 1900 issue … [Read more...] about [Letter from Gertrude Lawson] [by Gertrude Lawson, 28 July 1900]
Correspondence: The Song of the Shearer [letter from John Neilson (senior), 19 January 1887]
[Editor: This letter from John Neilson (1844-1922) was published in The Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Qld.), 19 January 1887. Neilson also sent a similar letter to the The Capricornian (Rockhampton, Qld.), which was published on 22 January 1887.] Correspondence. The Song … [Read more...] about Correspondence: The Song of the Shearer [letter from John Neilson (senior), 19 January 1887]
The elective franchise and Miners’ Right [letter from Vincent Pike, 12 June 1855]
[Editor: This letter, regarding the Miner’s Right, and voting rights for miners, was published in The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 12 June 1855.] The elective franchise and Miners’ Right. (Per favor of the Age.) To the Mining and other License-paying residents on the … [Read more...] about The elective franchise and Miners’ Right [letter from Vincent Pike, 12 June 1855]
Compulsory military training [letter to the editor, from “Little Red Riding Hood”, 11 February 1911]
[Editor: This letter to the editor, about the compulsory training of Australian teenage males as military cadets, was published in The Observer (Adelaide, SA), 11 February 1911.] Compulsory military training From “Little Red Riding Hood”:— “I wrote to The Register some … [Read more...] about Compulsory military training [letter to the editor, from “Little Red Riding Hood”, 11 February 1911]
Compulsory military training [letter to the editor, from “Mary…”, 11 February 1911]
[Editor: This letter to the editor, about the compulsory training of Australian teenage males as military cadets, was published in The Observer (Adelaide, SA), 11 February 1911.] Compulsory military training From “Mary Had Another Little Lamb”:— “The Rev. W. Shaw quotes … [Read more...] about Compulsory military training [letter to the editor, from “Mary…”, 11 February 1911]
Compulsory military training [letter to the editor, from the Rev. William Shaw, 11 February 1911]
[Editor: This letter to the editor, about the compulsory training of Australian teenage males as military cadets, was published in The Observer (Adelaide, SA), 11 February 1911.] Compulsory military training From the Rev. William Shaw, Moonta:— “I write to you in the … [Read more...] about Compulsory military training [letter to the editor, from the Rev. William Shaw, 11 February 1911]
Compulsory military training [letter to the editor, from Von Moltke, 11 February 1911]
[Editor: This letter to the editor, about the compulsory training of Australian teenage males as military cadets, was published in The Observer (Adelaide, SA), 11 February 1911.] Compulsory military training From “Von Moltke”:— “Parents have been loth to register and … [Read more...] about Compulsory military training [letter to the editor, from Von Moltke, 11 February 1911]
[Having observed that a meeting] [letter re reducing police pay and numbers, 22 April 1862]
[Editor: This untitled letter to a newspaper (from an ex-policeman), advocating a reduction of numbers, and of pay, for policemen in Tasmania, was published in The Advertiser (Hobart Town, Tas.), 22 April 1862.] [Having observed that a meeting] Mr. Editor, — Sir, — … [Read more...] about [Having observed that a meeting] [letter re reducing police pay and numbers, 22 April 1862]
St. Valentine’s Day [17 February 1923]
[Editor: This letter, regarding Valentine’s Day, was published in the “Our notebook” section of The Saturday Journal (Adelaide, SA), 17 February 1923.] St. Valentine’s Day. Last Wednesday was St. Valentine’s Day, and although the observances for years have been obsolete, … [Read more...] about St. Valentine’s Day [17 February 1923]
Phil Ately [re the Kangaroo and Map stamps, 29 April 1931]
[Editor: This untitled item, written by “Phil Ately”, regarding the Kangaroo and Map stamps, was published in the “Society” section in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 29 April 1931.] [“Phil Ately”] “Phil Ately”: For some mysterious reason the postage-stamps that could be best … [Read more...] about Phil Ately [re the Kangaroo and Map stamps, 29 April 1931]
The Inky Way [column, 6 November 1919]
[Editor: This column of letters to the editor and news commentary was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 6 November 1919.] The Inky Way “Copy Boy”: An Inky Way paragraph (B. 9/10/’09) anent the rapidity with which H. G. Wells and Arnold Bennett turn out novels moves … [Read more...] about The Inky Way [column, 6 November 1919]
An appeal for our weaker brothers & sisters [letter from L. E. Homfray, 29 November 1929]
[Editor: This letter to the editor, written by L. E. Homfray, was published in The Wingham Chronicle, and Manning River Observer (Wingham, NSW), 29 November 1929.] An appeal for our weaker brothers & sisters. To the Editor “Wingham Chronicle.” Sir, — Once again I … [Read more...] about An appeal for our weaker brothers & sisters [letter from L. E. Homfray, 29 November 1929]
[In reply to remarks of “Warrigal Jack” on “The Mythical Sundowner”] [by The Big Irishman, 19 October 1889]
[Editor: This untitled letter to the editor was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 19 October 1889. It was written in reply to a letter written by “Warrigal Jack” (Joseph Furphy) which appeared in The Bulletin on 5 October 1889.] [In reply to remarks of “Warrigal Jack” … [Read more...] about [In reply to remarks of “Warrigal Jack” on “The Mythical Sundowner”] [by The Big Irishman, 19 October 1889]
“The Mythical Sundowner” [by Warrigal Jack (Joseph Furphy), 5 October 1889]
[Editor: This letter to the editor from “Warrigal Jack” (Joseph Furphy) was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 5 October 1889. It was written in reply to an article which appeared in The Bulletin on 14 September 1889.] “The Mythical Sundowner.” Dear Bulletin, — I … [Read more...] about “The Mythical Sundowner” [by Warrigal Jack (Joseph Furphy), 5 October 1889]
“The Blood Vote” [letter from J. H. Elshaug, 24 October 1916]
[Editor: This letter to the editor was published in The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 24 October 1916. It was written in response to the widely-distributed anti-conscription poem “The Blood Vote” (which was published in various newspapers and as a widely distributed … [Read more...] about “The Blood Vote” [letter from J. H. Elshaug, 24 October 1916]
Not disheartened [letter from Norman L. Beurle, 23 October 1920]
[Editor: This letter from Norman L. Beurle was published in The Argus (Melbourne), 23 October 1920. The Rev. Beurle was a campaigner in the temperance movement; this letter was written regarding the “local option” referenda held in Victoria on 21 October 1920.] Not … [Read more...] about Not disheartened [letter from Norman L. Beurle, 23 October 1920]
“Call All Hands” [letter, 21 April 1900]
[Editor: This letter was published in The Daily Telegraph, 21 April 1900. The correspondent wrote regarding the song “Call All Hands”, by W. T. Goodge.] “Call All Hands.” The spirited verses, “Call All Hands,” by Mr. W. T. Goodge, of Orange, New South Wales, which first … [Read more...] about “Call All Hands” [letter, 21 April 1900]
Federation letters: Appeal by the Premier and the Treasurer [3 June 1898]
[Editor: This letter, from Charles Cameron Kingston (the Premier of South Australia) and Frederick William Holder (the Treasurer of SA), regarding the proposed federation of the colonies of Australia, was published in The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA), 3 June 1898.] Federation … [Read more...] about Federation letters: Appeal by the Premier and the Treasurer [3 June 1898]
The gold discovery [letter, 5 May 1851]
[Editor: This letter was published in The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 5 May 1851. The author of this letter counters the assertion that Edward Hargraves was the discoverer of gold in Australia. Indeed, it is true that gold was previously found in Australia; however, … [Read more...] about The gold discovery [letter, 5 May 1851]