[Editor: This article about John O’Brien is an extract from the “Personal Items” column published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 12 November 1947.] [Personal Items: Father Patrick Joseph Hartigan] The announcement that the ecclesiastical handle Monsignor has been tacked … [Read more...] about [Personal Items: Father Patrick Joseph Hartigan] [12 November 1947]
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Colonialism in our literature: My thirty years’ war [by P. R. Stephensen, 16 June 1962]
[Editor: This article by P. R. Stephensen was published in the “Forum” section of The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 16 June 1962.] Colonialism in our literature My thirty years’ war By P. R. Stephensen This is an abridgment of a Commonwealth Literary Fund Lecture which Mr … [Read more...] about Colonialism in our literature: My thirty years’ war [by P. R. Stephensen, 16 June 1962]
Respite? [The Bulletin, 20 July 1911]
[Editor: This article, about the British-Japanese military defence alliance, was published in the “Plain English” column in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 20 July 1911.] Respite? The renewal of the alliance between Britain and Japan may mean that Australia has 10 whole years … [Read more...] about Respite? [The Bulletin, 20 July 1911]
“Foreigners in their own country” [The Bulletin, 20 July 1911]
[Editor: This article was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 20 July 1911.] “Foreigners in their own country.” Over three hundred years ago William Camden wrote in the preface to one of his books:— If any there be which are desirous to be strangers on their own … [Read more...] about “Foreigners in their own country” [The Bulletin, 20 July 1911]
Bull, the Ruler [poem by Grant Hervey, 20 July 1911]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 20 July 1911.] Bull, the Ruler. [For The Bulletin.] I forgot this was England, where are only two things — beer and Bible. — Fortnightly Review, April 6, p. 614. His hand upon the … [Read more...] about Bull, the Ruler [poem by Grant Hervey, 20 July 1911]
Australian Universities and the importing mania [The Bulletin, 20 July 1911]
[Editor: This article was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 20 July 1911. The article attacks the practice of Australian institutions filling important positions with people from overseas, instead of appointing Australians.] Australian Universities and the importing … [Read more...] about Australian Universities and the importing mania [The Bulletin, 20 July 1911]
May Day in Europe [poem by Henry Lawson, 7 May 1892]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Lawson, regarding May Day, was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 7 May 1892.] May Day in Europe. Bar the gates of Mammon Castle! See that troops are posted there! I have seen the crimson banner of the children of Despair! Here they … [Read more...] about May Day in Europe [poem by Henry Lawson, 7 May 1892]
Memoranda: To Joe Swallow [poem by John Le Gay Brereton, 8 October 1903]
[Editor: This poem by John Le Gay Brereton was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 8 October 1903. The poem is addressed to “Joe Swallow”, which was one of Henry Lawson’s pseudonyms (Brereton and Lawson were good friends).] Memoranda To Joe Swallow. When your … [Read more...] about Memoranda: To Joe Swallow [poem by John Le Gay Brereton, 8 October 1903]
[A review of “Seven Little Australians” by Ethel Turner] [The Bulletin, 20 October 1894]
[Editor: This untitled review of Seven Little Australians (by Ethel Turner) was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 20 October 1894.] [“A review of “Seven Little Australians” by Ethel Turner] Miss Ethel Turner, the young Sydney writer whose portrait appears in this … [Read more...] about [A review of “Seven Little Australians” by Ethel Turner] [The Bulletin, 20 October 1894]
A Fossicker’s Yarn [poem by Dryblower, 17 March 1894]
[Editor: This poem by “Dryblower” Murphy was published in “The Wild Cat Column” in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 17 March 1894.] A Fossicker’s Yarn. (For The Bulletin.) No, it’s not the price of water nor the scarcity of grub That the fossicker discusses of an evening … [Read more...] about A Fossicker’s Yarn [poem by Dryblower, 17 March 1894]
One Australian Girl [The Bulletin, 1 October 1903, about Mary Gilmore]
[Editor: This article about Mary Gilmore was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 1 October 1903. The first part is a review of Mary Gilmore’s poetry; the second part is about her life, written by Mary Gilmore (aside from the introductory paragraph), especially concentrating … [Read more...] about One Australian Girl [The Bulletin, 1 October 1903, about Mary Gilmore]
P. R. Stephensen [obituary, 5 June 1965]
[Editor: This obituary, regarding P. R. Stephensen, was published in the “National Notebook” section of The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 5 June 1965.] P. R. Stephensen P. R. (“Inky”) Stephensen — who collapsed and died last Friday after a speech at the Savage Club, Sydney — … [Read more...] about P. R. Stephensen [obituary, 5 June 1965]
[Obituary: W. T. Goodge] [The Bulletin, 2 December 1909]
[Editor: This brief obituary for W. T. Goodge was published in the “Personal items” section of The Bulletin, 2 December 1909.] [Obituary: W. T. Goodge] W. T. Goodge, whose name has been at the bottom of fathoms of verse in THE BULLETIN and other papers, died at North … [Read more...] about [Obituary: W. T. Goodge] [The Bulletin, 2 December 1909]
“——!”: The Great Australian Adjective [poem by “The Colonel” (W. T. Goodge), 11 December 1897]
[Editor: This poem by W. T. Goodge was published in The Bulletin (Sydney), 11 December 1897. It’s authorship was originally credited to Goodge’s pseudonym of “The Colonel”. The missing word in this poem, one not spoken in polite society at that time, was … [Read more...] about “——!”: The Great Australian Adjective [poem by “The Colonel” (W. T. Goodge), 11 December 1897]
Ah Hong, Chinaman [The Bulletin, 21 August 1886]
[Editor: This untitled article, about a Chinese man being buried with both Anglican and Chinese traditions, is an extract from the “Personal items” column published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 21 August 1886.] [Ah Hong, Chinaman] Ah Hong, Chinaman, recently buried at … [Read more...] about Ah Hong, Chinaman [The Bulletin, 21 August 1886]
Henry Kendall, the N.S.W. poet [The Bulletin, 21 August 1886]
[Editor: This article, about a planned monument for the grave of Henry Kendall, is an extract from the “Personal items” column published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 21 August 1886.] [Henry Kendall, the N.S.W. poet] Henry Kendall, the N.S.W. poet, who in his prime wrote … [Read more...] about Henry Kendall, the N.S.W. poet [The Bulletin, 21 August 1886]
The Charge of Illawarra [poem, The Bulletin, 21 August 1886]
[Editor: This non-rhyming poem was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 21 August 1886.] The Charge of Illawarra. “On Friday, as a party of Illawarra light horse were cantering sharply down Castlereagh-street, Sydney, they came into collision with a tip-cart, and one … [Read more...] about The Charge of Illawarra [poem, The Bulletin, 21 August 1886]
Wanted, a Young Lady Pianist for Exhibition [poem, The Bulletin, 21 August 1886]
[Editor: This poem, about an advertisement for a female piano player, appeared in the “Pepper and salt” column published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 21 August 1886.] [Wanted, a Young Lady Pianist for Exhibition.] “Wanted, a young lady pianist for Exbihition. Apply, — … [Read more...] about Wanted, a Young Lady Pianist for Exhibition [poem, The Bulletin, 21 August 1886]
Lollipops: A cause of juvenile crime [poem, The Bulletin, 21 August 1886]
[Editor: This untitled poem, about lollipops being alleged to be a cause of juvenile crime, appeared in the “Pepper and salt” column published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 21 August 1886. It is a parody of some verse by Elizabeth Barrett Browning (an English poetess), with her … [Read more...] about Lollipops: A cause of juvenile crime [poem, The Bulletin, 21 August 1886]
Fifty-Six and Eighty-Six [poem, The Bulletin, 21 August 1886]
[Editor: This poem appeared in the “Pepper and salt” column published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 21 August 1886.] [Fifty-Six and Eighty-Six] The “social purity” maggot is eating away the heart of Ballarat. The local Crookses and Walkers have discovered that gambling … [Read more...] about Fifty-Six and Eighty-Six [poem, The Bulletin, 21 August 1886]
A lady not in the very best of circumstances [The Bulletin, 21 August 1886]
[Editor: This untitled article was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 21 August 1886.] [A lady not in the very best of circumstances] A lady not in the very best of circumstances, and whose husband retired from the vulgar gaze for two years’ rest just after last … [Read more...] about A lady not in the very best of circumstances [The Bulletin, 21 August 1886]
The Chinese in Australia: Their vices and their victims [The Bulletin, 21 August 1886]
[Editor: This article about Chinese in Australia was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 21 August 1886. A related article appeared in the same issue, “The Chinese must go”.] The Chinese in Australia. Their vices and their victims. Disease, defilement, depravity, … [Read more...] about The Chinese in Australia: Their vices and their victims [The Bulletin, 21 August 1886]
Hymn to Hermann [poem, The Bulletin, 21 August 1886]
[Editor: This poem appeared in the “Sundry Shows” column published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 21 August 1886. The poem was written regarding a play of “His Natural Life” (based upon the story of the same name by Marcus Clarke), produced by Mr. Jingo Tyrell (distinct from … [Read more...] about Hymn to Hermann [poem, The Bulletin, 21 August 1886]
Theatre Royal — “His Natural Life” [theatre review, The Bulletin, 21 August 1886]
[Editor: This review, of the play “His Natural Life” (based upon the story of the same name by Marcus Clarke), appeared in the “Sundry Shows” column, published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 21 August 1886. The review includes some comments on the state of Australian … [Read more...] about Theatre Royal — “His Natural Life” [theatre review, The Bulletin, 21 August 1886]
A Bushman’s Troubles [poem, The Bulletin, 21 August 1886]
[Editor: This poem was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 21 August 1886.] A Bushman’s Troubles. (For The Bulletin.) ’Tis the voice of the ’possum, his tones sweet and low Assure me he means for my damper to go. Hark! he’s close to the fire — he searches the … [Read more...] about A Bushman’s Troubles [poem, The Bulletin, 21 August 1886]