The Gold Fields Law Amendment Act went through a long process before it became law; the legislative process can be seen in extracts from the Votes and Proceedings of the Legislative Council (Victoria, 1855). This law, known as the Gold Fields Law Amendment Act, was passed by the … [Read more...] about The legislative passage of the Gold Fields Law Amendment Bill [extracts from the Votes and Proceedings of the Legislative Council, Victoria, 1855]
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James Cook [A New Biographical Dictionary, 1805]
[Editor: This is the entry for James Cook in A New Biographical Dictionary (1805), by Stephen Jones. It is interesting to note that the text does not mention Cook’s discovery of the east coast of New Holland (Australia), although it does mention that he had unsuccessfully … [Read more...] about James Cook [A New Biographical Dictionary, 1805]
The Convicts’ Departure [song, 1790]
[Editor: Published in The Political Songster, by John Freeth, 1790.] The Convicts’ Departure. Tune --- Early one morn a jolly brisk Tar. What if the parting day is at hand, Never at fate be railing, Though from a rich and plentiful land, We must be quickly … [Read more...] about The Convicts’ Departure [song, 1790]
Botany Bay [poem, January 1787]
[Editor: This poem, regarding Botany Bay (NSW), was published in The New London Magazine (London, England), January 1787.] Botany Bay. Away with these whimsical bubbles of air, With only excite a momentary stare, Attention to plans of utility pay, Weigh anchor, and … [Read more...] about Botany Bay [poem, January 1787]
Botany Bay: A New Song [song, November 1786]
[Editor: Published in The Country Magazine, November 1786.] For the Country Magazine Botany Bay. A New Song. Let us drink a good health to our schemers above, Who at length have contriv’d from this land to remove Thieves, robbers, and villains, and send them … [Read more...] about Botany Bay: A New Song [song, November 1786]
New Colony [October 1787]
[Editor: This article, about New Holland (Australia), was published in The New London Magazine (London, England), October 1787. In its conclusion it mentions the intention to establish a colony at Botany Bay (New South Wales).] New Colony. A description of New Holland, … [Read more...] about New Colony [October 1787]
[A Very Sad Account of Van Dieman’s Land (the “Lament” of Sarah Collins); and The London ’Prentice-Boy] [two songs, April 1839]
[Editor: Two songs regarding two British convicts who had been transported to Australia. The first song was said to have been written by Sarah Collins, a convict in Van Dieman’s Land (Tasmania); the second song is the tale of an English apprentice boy who was led into committing … [Read more...] about [A Very Sad Account of Van Dieman’s Land (the “Lament” of Sarah Collins); and The London ’Prentice-Boy] [two songs, April 1839]