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Making a nation ridiculous [by Professor Tucker, 1 March 1913]

2 January 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article, regarding the Kangaroo and Map stamps, was published in The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 1 March 1913.] Making a nation ridiculous. By Professor Tucker. I have just affixed my first Australian stamp to a European letter. An unused stock of the old … [Read more...] about Making a nation ridiculous [by Professor Tucker, 1 March 1913]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Boxing Kangaroo, Kangaroo and Map stamps, naming of Canberra, phrase "Australia for the Australians", SourceTrove, Thomas George Tucker (1859-1946) (author), year1913

“Australia for the Australians” [by Henry Fletcher, 31 May 1918]

10 July 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article by Henry Fletcher was published in Windsor and Richmond Gazette (Windsor, NSW), 31 May 1918. In this article the author opposes local positions being filled by foreigners, attacks a foreign superiority complex, and argues for a type of Australianism … [Read more...] about “Australia for the Australians” [by Henry Fletcher, 31 May 1918]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Australianism, foreign superiority complex (opposition to), local positions filled by foreigners (opposition to), phrase "Australia for the Australians", SourceTrove, year1918

“Snell”: “Australia for the Australians!” [The Bulletin, 19 October 1905]

11 January 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This untitled item was published in the “Society” section of The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 19 October 1905.] [“Snell”: “Australia for the Australians!”] “Snell”: “Australia for the Australians” is a fine cry, and has been in circulation a good many years now, and … [Read more...] about “Snell”: “Australia for the Australians!” [The Bulletin, 19 October 1905]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Australian nationalism, phrase "Australia for the Australians", publication The Bulletin (Sydney NSW), SourceTrove, year1905

“Australia for the Australians!” [The Bulletin, 2 July 1887]

11 January 2022 · 1 Comment

Australia for the Australians! (The Bulletin, 2 July 1887)

[Editor: This article, which espouses republicanism and political Australianism, was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 2 July 1887.] “Australia for the Australians!” This is the policy which these southern colonies should persistently strive to realise. Already are … [Read more...] about “Australia for the Australians!” [The Bulletin, 2 July 1887]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Australian nationalism, Australianism, phrase "Australia for the Australians", publication The Bulletin (Sydney NSW), republicanism, SourceTrove, word nigger, year1887

The alien question [21 February 1902]

15 May 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article about immigration and demographics was published in The Northern Argus (Clare, SA), 21 February 1902.] The alien question. “Australia for the Australians” may be a good wholesome war cry. We know at any rate the danger of permitting a large influx of … [Read more...] about The alien question [21 February 1902]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: demographics, Greek immigration, immigration, Italian immigration, Jewish immigration, phrase "Australia for the Australians", SourceTrove, White Australia, year1902

Mr. Deakin in Sydney [24 May 1906]

18 January 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: An article about Prime Minister Alfred Deakin and federal politics. Published in the Catholic Press (Sydney, NSW), 24 May 1906.] Mr. Deakin in Sydney. The warm welcome which Mr. Deakin received in Sydney on Friday proves that our people are weary of all the … [Read more...] about Mr. Deakin in Sydney [24 May 1906]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Alfred Deakin (1856-1919) (subject), George Reid (1845-1918) (subject), phrase "Australia first", phrase "Australia for the Australians", SourceTrove, White Australia, year1906

The West Australia question [NSW Parliament, 8 August 1889]

11 June 2019 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This record of proceedings in the Legislative Assembly (NSW) of 7 August 1889 was published in The Australian Star (Sydney), 8 August 1889. It includes a report of George Dibbs’ “I have a dream” speech.] The West Australia question. Sir HENRY PARKES said that, in … [Read more...] about The West Australia question [NSW Parliament, 8 August 1889]

Filed Under: parliamentary reports Tagged With: 500x500, George Dibbs (1834-1904) (author), Imperial Federation, parliamentary proceedings, phrase "Australia for the Australians", phrase "I have a dream", SourceTrove, speeches, year1889

The Federation resolutions [NSW Parliament, 15 May 1890]

9 June 2019 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This record of proceedings in the Legislative Assembly (NSW) of 14 May 1890 was published in The Australian Star (Sydney), 15 May 1890. It includes a report of George Dibbs’ “I have a dream” speech (7 August 1889).] The Federation resolutions. The debate upon the … [Read more...] about The Federation resolutions [NSW Parliament, 15 May 1890]

Filed Under: parliamentary reports Tagged With: 500x500, federation of Australia, George Dibbs (1834-1904) (author), parliamentary proceedings, phrase "Australia for the Australians", phrase "I have a dream", SourceTrove, speeches, year1890

The Chinese question: Speech by Mr. Kenneth Mackay, M.L.A. [10 September 1896]

4 February 2017 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: An article reporting on a speech by Kenneth Mackay. Published in The Australian Star, 10 September 1896.] The Chinese question. Speech by Mr. Kenneth Mackay, M.L.A. The Joss of cheapness. Chinese in the grocery business — The gospel of our government. At … [Read more...] about The Chinese question: Speech by Mr. Kenneth Mackay, M.L.A. [10 September 1896]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, anti-Chinese agitation, Kenneth Mackay (1859-1935) (subject), phrase "Australia for the Australians", SourceTrove, year1896

An Australian National Association [13 July 1888]

29 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article, reporting on the formation of an Australian National Association (advocating federation and “Australia for the Australians”), was published in The Sydney Morning Herald, 13 July 1888.] An Australian National Association A meeting was held at the … [Read more...] about An Australian National Association [13 July 1888]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Australian National Association, phrase "Australia for the Australians", SourceTrove, year1888

Cr. J. Charles is a candidate [election statement of Joseph Charles, 24 March 1901]

26 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This election advertisement, regarding the candidature of Joseph Charles for the Senate in Western Australia, was published in The West Australian Sunday Times (Perth, WA), 24 March 1901.] Federal Senate Elections. CR. J. CHARLES IS A CANDIDATE LADIES and … [Read more...] about Cr. J. Charles is a candidate [election statement of Joseph Charles, 24 March 1901]

Filed Under: advertisements Tagged With: 500x500, candidates general, candidates independent, election statements, phrase "Australia for the Australians", SourceTrove, White Australia policies, year1901

Australia for the Australians [poem, 9 May 1888]

26 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem was published in The Evening Journal (Adelaide, SA), 9 May 1888.] Australia for the Australians. Shall the yellow man pick From our Eden the fruit? Must we yield our fair fields Like a dumb driven brute? Shall our children learn trades And be … [Read more...] about Australia for the Australians [poem, 9 May 1888]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: 500x500, phrase "Australia for the Australians", poem, racial poetry, SourceTrove, year1888

The Barcoo [10 September 1889]

26 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: These items are extracts from “The Barcoo” section (consisting of various news items regarding the Barcoo area of Queensland) published in The Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Qld.), 10 September 1889.] The Barcoo. [From our own correspondent.] The town has been … [Read more...] about The Barcoo [10 September 1889]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, colonial White Australia policies, obituaries, phrase "Australia for the Australians", shearers, SourceTrove, sugar industry, unions, unions and racial attitudes, year1889

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