[Editor: This item was published in the Victorian Almanac for 1870 (Melbourne, Vic.), 1869.] Fixed and movable festivals, &c. Epiphany .......... Jan. 6 Septuagesima Sunday .......... Feb. 13 Sexagesima Sunday .......... Feb. 20 Quinquagesima — Shrove Sunday .......... … [Read more...] about Fixed and movable festivals, &c. [Victorian Almanac for 1870, 1869]
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Obituary — 1868-9 [Victorian Almanac for 1870, 1869]
[Editor: This article was published in the Victorian Almanac for 1870 (Melbourne, Vic.), 1869.] Obituary — 1868-9. Bowie, Robert (October 3, 1869, aged 82 years), surgeon. Mr. Bowie was one of the oldest medical practitioners in the colony, and was for many years … [Read more...] about Obituary — 1868-9 [Victorian Almanac for 1870, 1869]
300th anniversary: Tasmania’s discovery [2 December 1942]
[Editor: This article was published in The Cairns Post (Cairns, Qld.), 2 December 1942.] 300th anniversary. Tasmania’s discovery. November 24 was the 300th anniversary of the famous Dutch navigator, Abel Janszoon Tasman’s discovery of the island which later was to be … [Read more...] about 300th anniversary: Tasmania’s discovery [2 December 1942]
The discovery of Christmas Reef [part 3 of 3; by “Tom Collins” (Joseph Furphy), 8 February 1908]
[Editor: This short story by “Tom Collins” (Joseph Furphy) was published in The Western Mail (Perth, WA), 8 February 1908. The story was printed in three parts; part 1 appeared on 25 January 1908, part 2 on 1 February 1908, and part 3 on 8 February 1908.] The discovery of … [Read more...] about The discovery of Christmas Reef [part 3 of 3; by “Tom Collins” (Joseph Furphy), 8 February 1908]
The discovery of Christmas Reef [part 2 of 3; by “Tom Collins” (Joseph Furphy), 1 February 1908]
[Editor: This short story by “Tom Collins” (Joseph Furphy) was published in The Western Mail (Perth, WA), 1 February 1908. The story was printed in three parts; part 1 appeared on 25 January 1908, part 2 on 1 February 1908, and part 3 on 8 February 1908.] The discovery of … [Read more...] about The discovery of Christmas Reef [part 2 of 3; by “Tom Collins” (Joseph Furphy), 1 February 1908]
The discovery of Christmas Reef [part 1 of 3; by “Tom Collins” (Joseph Furphy), 25 January 1908]
[Editor: This short story by “Tom Collins” (Joseph Furphy) was published in The Western Mail (Perth, WA), 25 January 1908. The story was printed in three parts; part 1 appeared on 25 January 1908, part 2 on 1 February 1908, and part 3 on 8 February 1908.] The discovery of … [Read more...] about The discovery of Christmas Reef [part 1 of 3; by “Tom Collins” (Joseph Furphy), 25 January 1908]
The tragic note in Australian literature [book review, 15 June 1946]
[Editor: This article was published in the “Books of the Day” column in The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 15 June 1946.] The tragic note in Australian literature The complaint is often heard that Australian literature is pessimistic, that our writers have been over-concerned … [Read more...] about The tragic note in Australian literature [book review, 15 June 1946]
Memories & Musings [by “M” (P. I. O’Leary), 13 June 1935]
[Editor: The “Memories & Musings” column, written by “M” (P. I. O’Leary), published in The Advocate (Melbourne, Vic.), 13 June 1935. Included are some comments on Henry Lawson and Mrs. Aeneas Gunn.] Memories & Musings Tasmania’s acting premier. Mr. E. Dwyer Gray, acting … [Read more...] about Memories & Musings [by “M” (P. I. O’Leary), 13 June 1935]
Meeting in Melbourne [2 May 1890]
[Editor: This article, regarding the Eight Hours movement, was published in The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 2 May 1890.] Meeting in Melbourne. A public meeting of working men to advocate the principle of a maximum of eight hours’ labor per day was held last night in the old … [Read more...] about Meeting in Melbourne [2 May 1890]
True co-operation: The rights of living capital [by J. J. Kenneally, 12 April 1928]
[Editor: This article by J. J. Kenneally was published in The Labor Call (Melbourne, Vic.), 12 April 1928.] True co-operation. The rights of living capital. The terms “Capital” and “Labor” fail to truly and adequately describe or represent the factors and forces … [Read more...] about True co-operation: The rights of living capital [by J. J. Kenneally, 12 April 1928]