[Editor: This article, regarding the theft of gold-laden wash-dirt, was published in The Bendigo Independent (Bendigo, Vic.), 16 October 1903.] Theft of golden washdirt. Tarnagulla, Wednesday, October 15. During Saturday night or Sunday some thief at the Nick o’Time … [Read more...] about Theft of golden washdirt [crime, 16 October 1903]
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Newtown Police Court [crimes, 28 March 1885]
[Editor: This article was published in Evening News (Sydney, NSW), 28 March 1885.] Newtown Police Court. Saturday, March 28. Mr. W. D. Meares, D.S.M., presided, and disposed of a small number of trivial cases. “CHEAP JACKS.” William Hocking and Selan A. Brown were … [Read more...] about Newtown Police Court [crimes, 28 March 1885]
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 (Wagga Wagga, 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]
To a China Shepherdess [poem, 28 January 1953]
[Editor: This poem, by “Graftonite”, was published in The Daily Examiner (Grafton, NSW), 28 January 1953.] To a China Shepherdess A poem inspired by a China shepherdess seen in a Clarence River home. Little shepherdess, how sweet you look Upon the old book shelf, with … [Read more...] about To a China Shepherdess [poem, 28 January 1953]
A Vision of Peace [poem by Edward Hunt, 5 August 1946]
[Editor: This poem, by Edward Hunt, was published in The Daily Examiner (Grafton, NSW), 5 August 1946.] A Vision of Peace Since man dreamed dreams and visions saw The gleam of peace has caught his gaze, By prophet’s word and scholar’s lore And many a poet’s noble … [Read more...] about A Vision of Peace [poem by Edward Hunt, 5 August 1946]
A Disastrous Fire [a news report of young heroism, 11 September 1897]
[Editor: This article is an extract from the general news section published in The Bendigo Advertiser (Bendigo, Vic.), 11 September 1897.] A Disastrous Fire. — About 8 o’clock last night a five-roomed weatherboard house, situated at the corner of Bayne and Stewart … [Read more...] about A Disastrous Fire [a news report of young heroism, 11 September 1897]
The old Breakwater Pier lighthouse-keeper [humorous anecdote, 17 June 1893]
[Editor: This untitled article was published in the “Society” section of The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 17 June 1893.] [The old Breakwater Pier lighthouse-keeper] It is an old story about a certain grim, taciturn keeper of the old Breakwater Pier lighthouse at Williamstown … [Read more...] about The old Breakwater Pier lighthouse-keeper [humorous anecdote, 17 June 1893]
[We have often urged] [editorial re English immigration to Adelaide, 19 August 1850]
[Editor: This untitled editorial, regarding the employment prospects of English immigrants to Adelaide, was published in The South Australian (Adelaide, SA), 19 August 1850.] [We have often urged] We have often urged on our English friends the folly of young men coming to … [Read more...] about [We have often urged] [editorial re English immigration to Adelaide, 19 August 1850]
Epistolary eloquence [letter from a convict, 7 November 1828]
[Editor: This letter from a convict, sourced from an English newspaper, was republished in The Australian (Sydney, NSW), 7 November 1828. The convict describes New South Wales as “the devil’s own country ... this most detestable, damnable, country”.] Epistolary … [Read more...] about Epistolary eloquence [letter from a convict, 7 November 1828]
A Strike Story [poem by Surcingle (Barcroft Boake), 9 January 1892]
[Editor: This poem by “Surcingle” (Barcroft Boake) was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 9 January 1892.] A Strike Story. (For The Bulletin.) “Flash” Harry stood and scratched his ear, They called him so, their reason I’ll demonstrate and make as clear As … [Read more...] about A Strike Story [poem by Surcingle (Barcroft Boake), 9 January 1892]
An Easter Rhyme — Rather Late [poem by Barcroft H. Boake, 7 May 1892]
[Editor: This poem by Barcroft H. Boake was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 7 May 1892.] [An Easter Rhyme — Rather Late.] Easter Monday in the city — Rattle, rattle, rumble, rush; Tom and Jerry, Nell and Kitty, All the down-the-harbour “push,” Little thought … [Read more...] about An Easter Rhyme — Rather Late [poem by Barcroft H. Boake, 7 May 1892]
Verses by Barcroft Boake: A Bush School-Girl [poem by Barcroft Boake, 11 July 1907]
[Editor: This poem, by Barcroft Boake, was published in Australia (Sydney, NSW), 11 July 1907. Under the heading “Verses by Barcroft Boake” were printed three (supposedly) previously-unpublished poems written by Barcroft Boake: 1) The Minstrel’s Curse, 2) A Bush School-Girl, and … [Read more...] about Verses by Barcroft Boake: A Bush School-Girl [poem by Barcroft Boake, 11 July 1907]
Verses by Barcroft Boake: The Minstrel’s Curse [poem by Barcroft Boake, 11 July 1907]
[Editor: This poem, by Barcroft Boake, was published in Australia (Sydney, NSW), 11 July 1907. Under the heading “Verses by Barcroft Boake” were printed three (supposedly) previously unpublished poems written by Barcroft Boake: 1) The Minstrel’s Curse, 2) A Bush School-Girl, and … [Read more...] about Verses by Barcroft Boake: The Minstrel’s Curse [poem by Barcroft Boake, 11 July 1907]
A Bushman’s Love (A Fragment) [poem by Barcroft Boake, 16 January 1897]
[Editor: This poem, by Barcroft Boake, was published in “The Red Page” section of The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 16 January 1897. The poem, as originally published, was untitled; the title given here is that used in the second edition of Where the Dead Men Lie and Other Poems … [Read more...] about A Bushman’s Love (A Fragment) [poem by Barcroft Boake, 16 January 1897]
Our Visitor [poem by Barcroft H. Boake, 3 December 1892]
[Editor: This poem, by Barcroft H. Boake, was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 3 December 1892.] Our Visitor. There’s a fellow on the station (He dropped in on a call, Just casually — to stay a pleasant week), He’s a banker’s near relation, Strangely built, … [Read more...] about Our Visitor [poem by Barcroft H. Boake, 3 December 1892]
Jimmy Wood: A Bar-Room Ballad [poem by Barcroft H. Boake, 7 May 1892]
[Editor: This poem by Barcroft H. Boake was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 7 May 1892.] Jimmy Wood. A Bar-Room Ballad. There came a lonely Briton to the town, A solitary Briton with a mission, He’d vowed a vow to put all “shouting” down, To relegate it to … [Read more...] about Jimmy Wood: A Bar-Room Ballad [poem by Barcroft H. Boake, 7 May 1892]
To Rolf Boldrewood [poem by B. H. Boake, 9 October 1891]
[Editor: This poem, by Barcroft Boake, was published in The Albury Banner, and Wodonga Express (Albury, NSW), 9 October 1891.] To Rolf Boldrewood. I cannot climb fame’s tower and ring An ever-sounding chime, I only have the art to string Poor phrases into rhyme, Nor … [Read more...] about To Rolf Boldrewood [poem by B. H. Boake, 9 October 1891]
Obituary: Dr. William Chisholm [20 November 1941]
[Editor: This obituary was published in The Corryong Courier (Corryong, Vic.), 20 November 1941.] Obituary. Dr. William Chisholm. Word has been received of the passing of Dr. William Chisholm who died in Sydney on Friday at the age of 85 years. The deceased was the … [Read more...] about Obituary: Dr. William Chisholm [20 November 1941]
Obituary: Mr. John William Chisholm, ÆTAT 79 [1 May 1899]
[Editor: This obituary was published in The Goulburn Herald (Goulburn, NSW), 1 May 1899.] Obituary. Mr. John William Chisholm, ÆTAT 79. It is with the most profound regret that we have to record the death on Friday last at his residence, Macquarie-street, Sydney, of … [Read more...] about Obituary: Mr. John William Chisholm, ÆTAT 79 [1 May 1899]
Yesterday [by Jim Donald, re Gertrude Lawson, 6 July 1945]
[Editor: This article, by Gertrude Lawson, was published in the Daily Mirror (Sydney, NSW), 6 July 1945.] Yesterday by Jim Donald On May 23 a Mrs. Gertrude Cooper was buried at Kingswood, near Penrith. In life Mrs. Cooper was a quiet, ordinary person, contented with … [Read more...] about Yesterday [by Jim Donald, re Gertrude Lawson, 6 July 1945]
Last of Lawson family [by George Gunn, 8 June 1945]
[Editor: This article, by George Gunn, regarding Gertrude Lawson and Henry Lawson, was published in the Forbes Advocate (Forbes, NSW), 8 June 1945.] Last of Lawson family (By Geo. Gunn) On Wednesday, 23rd June, Mrs. Gertrude Cooper was buried at Kingswood, near … [Read more...] about Last of Lawson family [by George Gunn, 8 June 1945]
Lawson’s ancestry [by Gertrude Lawson, 25 March 1924]
[Editor: This article, by Gertrude Lawson, was published in the Goulburn Evening Penny Post (Goulburn, NSW), 25 March 1924.] Lawson’s ancestry Grandmother lived in Goulburn Immortalised in “Black Bonnet” (By Gertrude Lawson.) This article has been written … [Read more...] about Lawson’s ancestry [by Gertrude Lawson, 25 March 1924]
The Lawson family [by Gertrude Lawson, 11 August 1921]
[Editor: This article, by Gertrude Lawson, was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 11 August 1921.] The Lawson family There is a suggestion that Henry Lawson is of gipsy origin. He himself has given it by the number of times he has referred to the subject in his … [Read more...] about The Lawson family [by Gertrude Lawson, 11 August 1921]
Black cat’s luck [short story by Gertrude Lloyd, 1 December 1903]
[Editor: This short story, by Gertrude Lloyd (Gertrude Lawson), was published in The Dawn (Sydney, NSW), 1 December 1903.] Black cat’s luck. (Founded on fact.) By Gertrude Lloyd. Jack Wynn moved about the room with deft quick steps preparing his supper. “There, … [Read more...] about Black cat’s luck [short story by Gertrude Lloyd, 1 December 1903]
[Letter from Gertrude Lawson] [by Gertrude Lawson, 28 July 1900]
[Editor: This letter, from Gertrude Lawson, was published in the “All About People” section in The Catholic Press (Sydney, NSW), 28 July 1900. The letter was written in reference to a news item regarding Louisa Lawson and Henry Lawson, which was published in the 7 July 1900 issue … [Read more...] about [Letter from Gertrude Lawson] [by Gertrude Lawson, 28 July 1900]