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The birth of Henry Lawson [short story by Gertrude Lawson, 15 October 1921]

30 April 2024 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This short story, by Gertrude Lawson, regarding Henry Lawson, was published in Aussie: The Cheerful Monthly (Sydney, NSW), 15 October 1921.] The birth of Henry Lawson By Gertrude Lawson (sister of the poet). At sunset a little more than half a century ago, a … [Read more...] about The birth of Henry Lawson [short story by Gertrude Lawson, 15 October 1921]

Filed Under: short stories and anecdotes Tagged With: 500x500, Gertrude Lawson (1877-1945) (author), Gertrude O'Connor (1877-1945) (author), Henry Lawson (1867-1922) (subject), Louisa Lawson (1848-1920) (subject), publication Aussie The Cheerful Monthly, short story, SourceIACLibrary, year1921

The Death Troop [poem by Gerardy, 15 April 1920]

4 June 2021 · Leave a Comment

An illustration accompanying the poem "The Death Troop" (by Gerardy, 15 April 1920)

[Editor: This poem was published in Aussie: The Cheerful Monthly (Sydney, NSW), 15 April 1920.] The Death Troop I. We have watched the morning sunlight leave Its kiss on the sword and lance, We have yearned for peace on the awesome eve Of a well-planned night … [Read more...] about The Death Troop [poem by Gerardy, 15 April 1920]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Cecil Hartt (1884-1930) (author), Gerardy (author), graphics added, illustration, poem, publication Aussie The Cheerful Monthly, SourceIACLibrary, war poetry and military poetry, World War One (1914-1918), year1920

The Lesson [sketch by Cecil L. Hartt, 15 April 1920]

23 May 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This sketch by Cecil Hartt (1884-1930), regarding Australianism, was published in Aussie: The Cheerful Monthly (Sydney, NSW), 15 April 1920.] The Lesson. AUSTRALIANISM 1 Soulful of Australian Patriotism + 1 Heartful of Australian Pride + 1 Spiritful of … [Read more...] about The Lesson [sketch by Cecil L. Hartt, 15 April 1920]

Filed Under: graphics Tagged With: Australianism, Cecil Hartt (1884-1930) (author), graphics added, illustration, publication Aussie The Cheerful Monthly, SourceIACLibrary, year1920

The swindling of de Mole [15 April 1920]

23 May 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article, regarding Lancelot Eldin de Mole (1880-1950), was published in Aussie: The Cheerful Monthly (Sydney, NSW), 15 April 1920.] The swindling of de Mole. One of the most disgraceful features of the disgraceful treatment given to Tank-inventor Corporal L. … [Read more...] about The swindling of de Mole [15 April 1920]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: inventions, Lancelot Eldin de Mole (1880-1950) (subject), publication Aussie The Cheerful Monthly, SourceIACLibrary, year1920

Dipping the badge [15 April 1920]

23 May 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article was published in Aussie: The Cheerful Monthly (Sydney, NSW), 15 April 1920.] Dipping the badge. There seems to be a tendency among some over-sensitive Diggers to dip the badge. Their reason is that some men are disgracing it — which is a reason … [Read more...] about Dipping the badge [15 April 1920]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: post-WW1, publication Aussie The Cheerful Monthly, SourceIACLibrary, year1920

Birdy and White [15 April 1920]

23 May 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article was published in in Aussie: The Cheerful Monthly (Sydney, NSW), 15 April 1920.] Birdy and White. Aussie has extended an enthusiastic glad-hand to smiling, good-natured Birdy. Everywhere he has been he has received genuine expressions of regard from … [Read more...] about Birdy and White [15 April 1920]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Cyril Brudenell Bingham White (1876-1940) (subject), post-WW1, publication Aussie The Cheerful Monthly, SourceIACLibrary, William Riddell Birdwood (1865-1951) (subject), year1920

The rough spin the prophet gets in his own country [15 April 1920]

23 May 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article was published in Aussie: The Cheerful Monthly (Sydney, NSW), 15 April 1920.] The rough spin the prophet gets in his own country. As to the reason why this moment had been chosen by those in control of “The Times” to improve the service of news from … [Read more...] about The rough spin the prophet gets in his own country [15 April 1920]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: publication Aussie The Cheerful Monthly, SourceIACLibrary, World War One (1914-1918), year1920

Between cobbers [15 April 1920]

23 May 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article, regarding Australianism, was published in Aussie: The Cheerful Monthly (Sydney, NSW), 15 April 1920. Aussie was originally an Australian Army periodical published in France (Aussie: The Australian Soldiers’ Magazine); when its editor returned home, he … [Read more...] about Between cobbers [15 April 1920]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Australianism, publication Aussie The Cheerful Monthly, SourceIACLibrary, year1920

This gives you a tearful introduction to “Aussie” [15 April 1920]

23 May 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This editorial was published in Aussie: The Cheerful Monthly (Sydney, NSW), 15 April 1920. Aussie was originally an Australian Army periodical published in France (Aussie: The Australian Soldiers’ Magazine); when its editor returned home, he recreated it as a civilian … [Read more...] about This gives you a tearful introduction to “Aussie” [15 April 1920]

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Aussie: The Cheerful Monthly

23 May 2021 · Leave a Comment

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

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The mother of Henry Lawson [biographical article about Louisa Lawson, 26 September 1922]

11 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article, by Gertrude Lawson, was published in Aussie: The Cheerful Monthly (Sydney, NSW), 15 July 1922.] The mother of Henry Lawson By Gertrude Lawson. In 1845, the time when pioneer settlers were making Australian History, a young couple migrated over … [Read more...] about The mother of Henry Lawson [biographical article about Louisa Lawson, 26 September 1922]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Gertrude Lawson (1877-1945) (author), Henry Lawson (1867-1922) (subject), Louisa Lawson (1848-1920) (subject), publication Aussie The Cheerful Monthly, SourceIACLibrary, year1922

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