[Editor: This illustration, drawn by Claude Marquet, regarding the British-Japanese alliance and White Australia, was published in The Worker (Sydney, NSW), 9 January 1908.] A message from Ma. (In an article on the Asiatic Problem the “Times” warns the colonies who … [Read more...] about A message from Ma [illustration by Claude Marquet, 9 January 1908]
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White or Brown [poem, 2 September 1905]
[Editor: This poem, which is critical of Asian immigration (and implicitly supportive of the White Australia Policy), was published in The Worker (Sydney, NSW), 2 September 1905.] White or Brown. [For The Worker.] Listen, ye men whose skins are white, in a country … [Read more...] about White or Brown [poem, 2 September 1905]
The Song of the Rollicking Rouseabout [poem, 9 September 1893]
[Editor: This poem, regarding the pay rates of workers in the shearing industry, was published in The Worker (Sydney, NSW), 9 September 1893.] The Song of the Rollicking Rouseabout. Shearing season fast approaches, Squatters giving smaller pay: Fifteen bob a week and … [Read more...] about The Song of the Rollicking Rouseabout [poem, 9 September 1893]
“Where’s our scrip?” Gullible Australian investors [Mary Gilmore’s column, 2 January 1908]
[Editor: This article, regarding Australian investors apparently swindled by some shady American businessmen (or con men), was included in “A Woman’s Column” (edited by Mary Gilmore), published in The Worker (Sydney, NSW), 2 January 1908.] “Where’s our scrip?” Gullible … [Read more...] about “Where’s our scrip?” Gullible Australian investors [Mary Gilmore’s column, 2 January 1908]
The Bilby and the Bunny [poem by Tom Freeman, 2 January 1908]
[Editor: This poem, by Tom Freeman, was published in The Worker (Sydney, NSW), 2 January 1908.] The Bilby and the Bunny. [For The Worker.] The Bilby came to the Wombat’s lodge While out on a jaunt one day. “Ho, Sloucher! How fares the world with you?” He hailed in a … [Read more...] about The Bilby and the Bunny [poem by Tom Freeman, 2 January 1908]
[Dr. D. F. MacGillicuddy] [Mary Gilmore’s column, 2 January 1908]
[Editor: This untitled article was included in “A Woman’s Column” (edited by Mary Gilmore), published in The Worker (Sydney, NSW), 2 January 1908.] [Dr. D. F. MacGillicuddy] Dr. D. F. MacGillicuddy, of Melbourne, in a lecture to a suburban branch of the Australian … [Read more...] about [Dr. D. F. MacGillicuddy] [Mary Gilmore’s column, 2 January 1908]
[Union news] [Mary Gilmore’s column, 2 January 1908]
[Editor: These two untitled items, regarding the trade union movement, were included in “A Woman’s Column” (edited by Mary Gilmore), published in The Worker (Sydney, NSW), 2 January 1908.] [Union news] The acting-secretary of the newly-formed Workers’ Association of … [Read more...] about [Union news] [Mary Gilmore’s column, 2 January 1908]
Women and the drink question in Finland [Mary Gilmore’s column, 2 January 1908]
[Editor: This article was included in “A Woman’s Column” (edited by Mary Gilmore), published in The Worker (Sydney, NSW), 2 January 1908.] Women and the drink question in Finland. Finland is a country of which little is known outside of Europe. Now and again we receive a … [Read more...] about Women and the drink question in Finland [Mary Gilmore’s column, 2 January 1908]
Cheese dishes for people in a hurry [Mary Gilmore’s column, 2 January 1908]
[Editor: This article was included in “A Woman’s Column” (edited by Mary Gilmore), published in The Worker (Sydney, NSW), 2 January 1908.] Cheese dishes for people in a hurry. Scotch Rarebit. — Place some thin slices of cheese in a pan or plate where it will melt — say … [Read more...] about Cheese dishes for people in a hurry [Mary Gilmore’s column, 2 January 1908]
Household and coookery [Mary Gilmore’s column, 2 January 1908]
[Editor: This article was included in “A Woman’s Column” (edited by Mary Gilmore), published in The Worker (Sydney, NSW), 2 January 1908.] Household and coookery. Very often a sick or delicate child will refuse plain sago, maizena or gruel, when he will take them with … [Read more...] about Household and coookery [Mary Gilmore’s column, 2 January 1908]
General notice to readers [Mary Gilmore’s column, 2 January 1908]
[Editor: This article was included in “A Woman’s Column” (edited by Mary Gilmore), published in The Worker (Sydney, NSW), 2 January 1908.] General notice to readers It will be a great source of satisfaction to those conducting this department of The Worker if mothers and … [Read more...] about General notice to readers [Mary Gilmore’s column, 2 January 1908]
The origin of “knuckle under” [Mary Gilmore’s column, 2 January 1908]
[Editor: This article was included in “A Woman’s Column” (edited by Mary Gilmore), published in The Worker (Sydney, NSW), 2 January 1908.] The origin of “knuckle under.” The word “knuckle” anciently meant any point of the body, and was commonly applied to the knee. It is … [Read more...] about The origin of “knuckle under” [Mary Gilmore’s column, 2 January 1908]
With needle and thread [Mary Gilmore’s column, 2 January 1908]
[Editor: This article was included in “A Woman’s Column” (edited by Mary Gilmore), published in The Worker (Sydney, NSW), 2 January 1908.] With needle and thread. When a good linen tablecloth meets with an accident that leaves either an ugly stain or a hole, the prettiest … [Read more...] about With needle and thread [Mary Gilmore’s column, 2 January 1908]
A sovereign people [by W. G. Spence, 2 July 1908]
[Editor: This article, by W. G. Spence, regarding the Swiss style of government and democracy, was published in The Worker (Sydney, NSW), 2 July 1908.] A sovereign people. No Government to check nor king to veto. No Supreme nor High Court to pass judgment on the … [Read more...] about A sovereign people [by W. G. Spence, 2 July 1908]
Too Old to Rat [poem by Henry Lawson, 3 April 1913]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Lawson, written in support of the trade union movement, was published in The Worker (Sydney, NSW), 3 April 1913.] Too Old to Rat. I don’t care if the cause be wrong, Or if the cause be right — I’ve had my day and sung my song And fought the … [Read more...] about Too Old to Rat [poem by Henry Lawson, 3 April 1913]
How will this affect us? [by Mary Gilmore, 6 May 1909]
[Editor: This article by Mary Gilmore was published in the “Our Women’s Page” column (“Conducted by Mary Gilmore”), in The Worker (Sydney, NSW), 6 May 1909.] How will this affect us? “The Times” (London) of March 5 has the following item: “INDIAN EMIGRATION TO CROWN … [Read more...] about How will this affect us? [by Mary Gilmore, 6 May 1909]
The race and the alien [by Mary Gilmore, 16 April 1908]
[Editor: This article by Mary Gilmore was published in “A Woman’s Column” (“Conducted by Mary Gilmore”), in The Worker (Sydney, NSW), 16 April 1908.] The race and the alien. Last week I sent in a quoted article from the “Australasian” on this subject. I made no … [Read more...] about The race and the alien [by Mary Gilmore, 16 April 1908]
The revenges of time and a question of color [by Mary Gilmore, 9 April 1908]
[Editor: This article by Mary Gilmore was published in “A Woman’s Column” (“Conducted by Mary Gilmore”), in The Worker (Sydney, NSW), 9 April 1908.] The revenges of time and a question of color. The revenges of time and the justification of the maligned, indeed! When one … [Read more...] about The revenges of time and a question of color [by Mary Gilmore, 9 April 1908]
A foreword [by Mary Gilmore, 2 January 1908]
[Editor: This article by Mary Gilmore was published in “A Women’s Column” (“Conducted by Mary Gilmore”), in The Worker (Sydney, NSW), 2 January 1908.] A foreword. There is an idea with some (men and women alike) that The Worker is peculiarly a man’s paper, and that the … [Read more...] about A foreword [by Mary Gilmore, 2 January 1908]