[Editor: This article, about a rugby league match between Australia and Salford (England), was published in The Maitland Daily Mercury (West Maitland, NSW), 19 September 1921.] Rugby League. Australians’ easy win. (United Service Cables). Manchester, Saturday. At … [Read more...] about Rugby League: Australians’ easy win [19 September 1921]
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Ode to 3,000,000,000,000 Roubles [poem, 17 September 1921]
[Editor: This poem was published in “The Moving Picture Show” section of The Sun (Sydney, NSW), 17 September 1921.] Ode to 3,000,000,000,000 Roubles Owing to the high cost of living the Soviet has raised the wages of workmen to 300,000 roubles a month, and of officials to … [Read more...] about Ode to 3,000,000,000,000 Roubles [poem, 17 September 1921]
Pleasure [17 September 1921]
[Editor: This tongue-in-cheek short story was published in “The Moving Picture Show” section of The Sun (Sydney, NSW), 17 September 1921.] Pleasure “Manly Council was indignant at a suggestion read into the remarks of the Chief Harbor Trust Commissioner that Manly was … [Read more...] about Pleasure [17 September 1921]
Victoria’s only battlefield [2 January 1915]
[Editor: This article, regarding the Eureka Rebellion, was published in The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 2 January 1915.] Victoria’s only battlefield By X. Few remember that the 3rd December was the sixtieth anniversary of Eureka — Victoria’s only experience of warfare on … [Read more...] about Victoria’s only battlefield [2 January 1915]
Summary for England [extracts, 30 December 1854]
[Editor: These news items, including items regarding the Crimean War (1853-1856) and the Eureka Rebellion (1854), are extracts from the “Summary for England” section published in The Empire (Sydney, NSW), 30 December 1854.] Summary for England Per G.S.S.S. Co.’s … [Read more...] about Summary for England [extracts, 30 December 1854]
Income tax: Pays double and a fine [two items, September 1903]
[Editor: Reproduced below are two items regarding a man being fined for an income tax violation.] Income tax. Pays double and a fine. At the Brunswick Court this morning Phillip Hellyer was proceeded against for having failed to furnish the Income Tax Commissioner with … [Read more...] about Income tax: Pays double and a fine [two items, September 1903]
Domestic Intelligence [13 August 1844]
[Editor: These news items are extracts from the “Domestic Intelligence” section published in the Colonial Times (Hobart Town, Van Diemen’s Land), 13 August 1844.] Domestic Intelligence THE “COMET” COACH. — Anxious at all times to advance the interests of the colony, more … [Read more...] about Domestic Intelligence [13 August 1844]
Australia: The Unready [poem by H. E. Hansen (E. J. Brady), 1 August 1907]
[Editor: This poem, by H. E. Hansen (a pseudonym of E. J. Brady), was published in The Native Companion (Melbourne, Vic.), 1 August 1907.] Australia: The Unready What will ye, when these poppied days Of Peace and Play are done, When down our wide Australian ways The … [Read more...] about Australia: The Unready [poem by H. E. Hansen (E. J. Brady), 1 August 1907]
Collapse of tombstone: Ballarat incident [13 November 1939]
[Editor: This small article was published in The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 13 November 1939.] Collapse of tombstone Ballarat incident Ballarat, Sunday. — An escape from serious injury through a tombstone collapsing while he was grave-digging was experienced by Charles … [Read more...] about Collapse of tombstone: Ballarat incident [13 November 1939]
Armistice Day 1930 [15 November 1930]
[Editor: This article, regarding Armistice Day (later known as Remembrance Day) commemorations in Williamstown (Victoria), was published in the Williamstown Chronicle (Williamstown, Vic.), 15 November 1930.] Armistice Day 1930. (By V.P.) A bright, blue Australian sky … [Read more...] about Armistice Day 1930 [15 November 1930]
Armistice Day: Large crowd at Town Hall [15 November 1930]
[Editor: This article, regarding Armistice Day (later known as Remembrance Day) commemorations in Williamstown (Victoria), was published in the Williamstown Chronicle (Williamstown, Vic.), 15 November 1930.] Armistice Day. Large crowd at Town Hall. One of the largest … [Read more...] about Armistice Day: Large crowd at Town Hall [15 November 1930]
Armistice Day [poem by Mabel Forrest, 11 November 1933]
[Editor: This poem, by Mabel Forrest, regarding Armistice Day (later known as Remembrance Day), was published in The Frankston and Somerville Standard (Frankston, Vic.), 12 November 1926.] Armistice Day. What have they left of all they gave? Red poppies on a far-off … [Read more...] about Armistice Day [poem by Mabel Forrest, 11 November 1933]
Armistice Day [poem by A.C., 12 November 1926]
[Editor: This poem, regarding Armistice Day (later known as Remembrance Day), was published in The Frankston and Somerville Standard (Frankston, Vic.), 12 November 1926.] Armistice Day 11th November, 11 a.m. Oh, nation, pause! in solemn silence stand, Let one deep … [Read more...] about Armistice Day [poem by A.C., 12 November 1926]
“Spirit of 1914 still lives”: Armistice lessons [13 November 1939]
[Editor: This article, regarding a church service held for Armistice Day (later known as Remembrance Day), was published in the “In the Churches” section of The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 13 November 1939.] “Spirit of 1914 still lives” Armistice lessons Led by the … [Read more...] about “Spirit of 1914 still lives”: Armistice lessons [13 November 1939]
An open letter: Armistice [14 November 1933]
[Editor: This article, or open letter, by “Eve”, regarding Armistice Day (later known as Remembrance Day), appeared in the “Domain of Woman” section (“conducted by “Eve””), published in the Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser (Maryborough, Qld.), 14 November … [Read more...] about An open letter: Armistice [14 November 1933]
Armistice Day [poem by Ethel Martyr, 9 November 1935]
[Editor: This poem, by Grace Ethel Martyr (1888-1934), about Armistice Day (later known as Remembrance Day), was published in The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic.), 9 November 1935.] Armistice Day By Ethel Martyr From far away the dying drone of drums In fading faint … [Read more...] about Armistice Day [poem by Ethel Martyr, 9 November 1935]
Armistice Day [11 November 1930]
[Editor: This article, about Armistice Day (later known as Remembrance Day), was published in The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 11 November 1930. The article warns against those who would prefer to not commemorate Armistice Day.] Armistice Day. The word “armistice” … [Read more...] about Armistice Day [11 November 1930]
Armistice Day [poem by Emily Bulcock, 11 November 1930]
[Editor: This poem, by Emily Bulcock, about Armistice Day (later known as Remembrance Day), was published in The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 11 November 1930.] Armistice Day. We live again the day that brought release — The marvellous day we agonised to … [Read more...] about Armistice Day [poem by Emily Bulcock, 11 November 1930]
Armistice Day [poem by A. B. Crowther, 12 November 1932]
[Editor: This poem, by A. B. Crowther, about Armistice Day (later known as Remembrance Day), was published in The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 12 November 1932.] Armistice Day. The clocks chime out the hour! In silence stand! What tribute shall we give? What … [Read more...] about Armistice Day [poem by A. B. Crowther, 12 November 1932]
Tranquility [poem by Miss C. Marjorie Wilcox, 8 November 1934]
[Editor: This poem, by Marjorie Wilcox, regarding Armistice Day (later known as Remembrance Day), was published in The Swan Express (Midland Junction, WA), 8 November 1934.] Tranquility In commemoration of Armistice Day, November 11, 1934. (“Wherefore, O King, let my … [Read more...] about Tranquility [poem by Miss C. Marjorie Wilcox, 8 November 1934]
Poppy Day [10 November 1944]
[Editor: This article, about Poppy Day (Armistice Day; later known as Remembrance Day), was published in The Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Qld.), 10 November 1944.] Poppy Day To those of riper years in whose memory is still fresh the horrors of the great conflict of … [Read more...] about Poppy Day [10 November 1944]
Poppy Day: Benefit of Diggers [11 November 1932]
[Editor: This article about Poppy Day (Armistice Day; later known as Remembrance Day), was published in The Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Qld.), 11 November 1932.] Poppy Day Benefit of Diggers To those of riper years in whose memory is still fresh the horrors of the … [Read more...] about Poppy Day: Benefit of Diggers [11 November 1932]
Remembrance Day 1934 [poem by Calluna, 10 November 1934]
[Editor: This poem, by Calluna, was published in The Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Qld.), 10 November 1934.] Remembrance Day 1934. Weary were they with the miles of their marching By forest and flood, in desert and snow, With Death at their elbows, or freezing or … [Read more...] about Remembrance Day 1934 [poem by Calluna, 10 November 1934]
Kelly’s last statement [by Edward Kelly, 12 November 1880]
[Editor: This letter, or statement, made by Ned Kelly, just prior to his hanging, was published in The South Australian Advertiser (Adelaide, SA), 12 November 1880.] Kelly’s last statement. The following is the latest statement left by Kelly, addressed to the … [Read more...] about Kelly’s last statement [by Edward Kelly, 12 November 1880]
[The ignorant and misguided criminal, Edward Kelly] [12 November 1880]
[Editor: This untitled article, regarding the hanging of Ned Kelly, and related moral viewpoints on the Kelly Outbreak, was published in The Ballarat Star (Ballarat, Vic.), 12 November 1880.] [The ignorant and misguided criminal, Edward Kelly] The ignorant and misguided … [Read more...] about [The ignorant and misguided criminal, Edward Kelly] [12 November 1880]