[Editor: This advertisement for the serial story of The Coloured Conquest (1904) was published in the Clarence & Richmond Examiner (Grafton, NSW), 26 July 1904. The advertisement includes an outline of the story.] ‘The Coloured Conquest.’ A Story of TO-DAY AND … [Read more...] about ‘The Coloured Conquest’ [advertisement for a serial story, 26 July 1904]
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Home [poem by R. G. S. (John Neilson, senior), 29 March 1879]
[Editor: This poem by “R.G.S.” — a pseudonym of John Neilson (1844-1922) — was published in The Border Watch (Mount Gambier, SA), 29 March 1879.] Home. I’ve seen the sunlight fade and die In yonder western arch afar, Where streaming glories lit the sky, While softly … [Read more...] about Home [poem by R. G. S. (John Neilson, senior), 29 March 1879]
The Lament of the Screw-tator [poem by “A”, 12 June 1855]
[Editor: This poem, by an anonymous poet (known only as “A”), was published in The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 12 June 1855. The poem was written regarding a ball held at Government House (Toorak, Victoria), by the Governor (Sir Charles Hotham), to celebrate the birthday of Queen … [Read more...] about The Lament of the Screw-tator [poem by “A”, 12 June 1855]
Universal suffrage [18 April 1855]
[Editor: This article, regarding the Miner’s Right, was published in The Adelaide Times (Adelaide, SA), 18 April 1855.] Universal suffrage. One of the most important recommendations urged upon the Victorian Government by the Commissioners, recently appointed to enquire … [Read more...] about Universal suffrage [18 April 1855]
Mother’s Day [by Rev. Father J. M. Cusack, 25 May 1944]
[Editor: This article, about Mother’s Day, by the Reverend Father J. M. Cusack, was published in The Catholic Weekly (Sydney, NSW), 25 May 1944. The author writes about the mother of a man who was killed in action during the Second World War (1939-1945).] Mother’s day By … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day [by Rev. Father J. M. Cusack, 25 May 1944]
Advance Australia [postcard, 20 December 1910]
[Editor: This postcard, sent with some Christmas greetings, is dated 20 December 1910.] [Front of postcard] ADVANCE AUSTRALIA ADVANCE be your Watchword, with FREEDOM and WEALTH, Joy, Happiness, Peace, and the Best of Good Health, A Bright, Happy … [Read more...] about Advance Australia [postcard, 20 December 1910]
Mining [re Thomas Kennedy, 9 March 1859]
[Editor: This obituary, regarding Thomas Kennedy, was published in the “Mining” section of The Star (Ballarat, Vic.), 9 March 1859.] Mining. The sudden and violent death of a miner well known on this gold field was reported yesterday in our usual record of inquests held … [Read more...] about Mining [re Thomas Kennedy, 9 March 1859]
Australia [The Waterford News (Ireland), 26 February 1864]
[Editor: This section of articles, regarding the Australasian colonies, was published in The Waterford News (Waterford, Ireland), 26 February 1864.] Australia. MELBOURNE, DEC. 26. — GREAT GALE AND FLOOD. — The flood, which was expected in the United Kingdom on the 14th … [Read more...] about Australia [The Waterford News (Ireland), 26 February 1864]
Valentine Day: Vanishing Valentines [10 February 1897]
[Editor: This article, regarding Valentine’s Day, was published in The Shoalhaven Telegraph (Nowra, NSW), 10 February 1897.] Valentine Day. Vanishing Valentines. Saturday next, February 14th, will be St. Valentine’s Day. In Nowra, in Australia in fact, the custom of … [Read more...] about Valentine Day: Vanishing Valentines [10 February 1897]
St. Valentine’s Day [16 February 1880]
[Editor: This article, regarding Valentine’s Day, was published in The Ballarat Star (Ballarat, Vic.), 16 February 1880.] St. Valentine’s Day. On last Saturday about 7000 valentines passed through the Ballarat post-office. We should recommend persons desirous to ascertain … [Read more...] about St. Valentine’s Day [16 February 1880]
Concerning a stamp [17 July 1913]
[Editor: This article, regarding the Kangaroo and Map stamps, was published in the “Plain English” section in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 17 July 1913.] Concerning a stamp. The proposal of Postmaster-General Agar Wynne to put the Post Office under the control of … [Read more...] about Concerning a stamp [17 July 1913]
The Commonwealth stamp: Enthusiastic Mr. Frazer: “When the people get used to it” [11 April 1912]
[Editor: This article, regarding the Kangaroo and Map stamps, was published in The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW), 11 April 1912.] The Commonwealth stamp Enthusiastic Mr. Frazer. “When the people get used to it.” Mr. C. E. Frazer, Postmaster-General, who had been … [Read more...] about The Commonwealth stamp: Enthusiastic Mr. Frazer: “When the people get used to it” [11 April 1912]
Hey, Geelong, are Ye Sleeping Yet? [song by A. J. Taylor, 15 February 1853]
[Editor: This song, by A. J. Taylor, was published in The Geelong Advertiser and Intelligencer (Geelong, Vic.), 15 February 1853. Much of the text is in the Scottish language.] Hey, Geelong, are Ye Sleeping Yet? Tune — “Johnny Cope.” Hey, Geelong, are ye sleeping … [Read more...] about Hey, Geelong, are Ye Sleeping Yet? [song by A. J. Taylor, 15 February 1853]