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Death of Mr. Jolley, M.P.: Labor Party’s heavy death toll [2 January 1915]

4 March 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This obituary, regarding Edward Jolley, was published in The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 2 January 1915.] Death of Mr. Jolley, M.P. Labor Party’s heavy death toll. Mr. Edward Francis George Jolley, member of the House of Representatives for the Grampians, died on … [Read more...] about Death of Mr. Jolley, M.P.: Labor Party’s heavy death toll [2 January 1915]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Edward Jolley (1874-1915) (subject), obituaries, SourceTrove, year1915

A verse for Australian soldiers [13 February 1900]

4 March 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article, including a song, pertaining to the Boer War, was published in The South Australian Register (Adelaide, SA), 13 February 1900.] A verse for Australian soldiers. Mrs. C. M. Williams, of Hackney, has composed an additional verse to “The soldiers of … [Read more...] about A verse for Australian soldiers [13 February 1900]

Filed Under: articles, songs Tagged With: 500x500, Boer War (1899-1902), British-Australian, continental meetings, song, SourceTrove, year1900

A polite policeman [9 March 1859]

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[Editor: This article was published in The Star (Ballarat, Vic.), 9 March 1859.] A polite policeman. — The real or imaginary privileges and rights of that oft invisible body yclept the “Police,” — or rather, their own notion of their own importance, entertained by some of … [Read more...] about A polite policeman [9 March 1859]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, anecdotes, police, police abuse of power, SourceTrove, trams, year1859

Death of Mr. H. Frencham: A pioneer gold discoverer [6 July 1897]

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[Editor: This obituary, regarding Henry Frencham, was published in The Bendigo Advertiser (Bendigo, Vic.), 6 July 1897.] Death of Mr. H. Frencham. A pioneer gold discoverer. On Saturday Mr. Henry Frencham, who claimed to have been the first gold discoverer in Bendigo, … [Read more...] about Death of Mr. H. Frencham: A pioneer gold discoverer [6 July 1897]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Bendigo (Victoria), gold discovery, Henry Frencham (1816-1897) (subject), its (possessive without an apostrophe) (grammar), obituaries, SourceTrove, year1897

The discovery of the Bendigo goldfield [24 October 1890]

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[Editor: This article, about the discovery of gold in Bendigo, was published in The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 24 October 1890.] The discovery of the Bendigo goldfield. In the Victorian Legislative Assembly yesterday Mr. Bailes brought up the subjoined report of the select … [Read more...] about The discovery of the Bendigo goldfield [24 October 1890]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Bendigo (Victoria), gold discovery, Henry Frencham (1816-1897) (subject), SourceTrove, year1890

[In the merry days of England] [re the Australian volunteer militia, 22 April 1862]

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[Editor: This untitled article, regarding the Australian volunteer militia, was published in The Advertiser (Hobart Town, Tas.), 22 April 1862.] [In the merry days of England] In the merry days of England which a fast diminishing section amongst us are accustomed so … [Read more...] about [In the merry days of England] [re the Australian volunteer militia, 22 April 1862]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, SourceTrove, volunteer military, year1862

[Having observed that a meeting] [letter re reducing police pay and numbers, 22 April 1862]

2 March 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This untitled letter to a newspaper (from an ex-policeman), advocating a reduction of numbers, and of pay, for policemen in Tasmania, was published in The Advertiser (Hobart Town, Tas.), 22 April 1862.] [Having observed that a meeting] Mr. Editor, — Sir, — … [Read more...] about [Having observed that a meeting] [letter re reducing police pay and numbers, 22 April 1862]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, letters to the editor, municipal funding, police, SourceTrove, year1862

Unveiling of the monument to Henry Kendall [27 November 1886]

18 February 2023 · 3 Comments

[Editor: This article about the unveiling of a monument on the grave of Henry Kendall was published in The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser (Sydney, NSW), 27 November 1886.] Unveiling of the monument to Henry Kendall. The ceremony of unveiling the monument … [Read more...] about Unveiling of the monument to Henry Kendall [27 November 1886]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, graphics added, Henry Kendall (1839-1882) (subject), SourceTrove, year1886

A poet’s mother — Louisa Lawson [The Bulletin, 24 October 1896]

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[Editor: This interview with Louisa Lawson (prefaced with some introductory remarks) was published in “The Red Page” section of The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 24 October 1896.] A poet’s mother — Louisa Lawson. [Many gifted men have had remarkable mothers, and Henry Lawson’s … [Read more...] about A poet’s mother — Louisa Lawson [The Bulletin, 24 October 1896]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Louisa Lawson (1848-1920) (subject), publication The Bulletin (Sydney), SourceTrove, year1896

Valentine [poem by Phyllis Duncan-Brown, 13 February 1937]

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The Australian Women's Weekly, 13 February 1937, cover

[Editor: This poem, by Phyllis Duncan-Brown, regarding Valentine’s Day, was published in The Australian Women’s Weekly (Sydney, NSW), 13 February 1937.] Lyric of Life Valentine I give my love to you my dear, With hope that’s simple and sincere In this fond heart of … [Read more...] about Valentine [poem by Phyllis Duncan-Brown, 13 February 1937]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: 500x500, graphics added, Phyllis Duncan-Brown (author), poem, SourceTrove, Valentine’s Day, year1937

An Editorial: St. Valentines Day [13 February 1937]

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The Australian Women's Weekly, 13 February 1937, cover

[Editor: This article, regarding Valentine’s Day, was published in The Australian Women’s Weekly (Sydney, NSW), 13 February 1937.] An Editorial February 13, 1937. St. Valentines Day Sunday of this week will be Saint Valentine’s Day — a day associated since time … [Read more...] about An Editorial: St. Valentines Day [13 February 1937]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, graphics added, SourceTrove, Valentine’s Day, year1937

Her valentine [by F.F.B., 10 February 1915]

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[Editor: This article, by F.F.B., regarding Valentine’s Day, was published in The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW), 10 February 1915.] Her valentine. (By F.F.B.) No longer on St. Valentine’s Day do maiden hearts flutter violently at each visit of the postman, and if, on … [Read more...] about Her valentine [by F.F.B., 10 February 1915]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, SourceTrove, Valentine’s Day, year1915

St. Valentine’s Day [17 February 1923]

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[Editor: This letter, regarding Valentine’s Day, was published in the “Our notebook” section of The Saturday Journal (Adelaide, SA), 17 February 1923.] St. Valentine’s Day. Last Wednesday was St. Valentine’s Day, and although the observances for years have been obsolete, … [Read more...] about St. Valentine’s Day [17 February 1923]

Filed Under: letters to the editor Tagged With: 500x500, letters to the editor, SourceTrove, Valentine’s Day, year1923

St. Valentine’s Day [15 February 1900]

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[Editor: This article, regarding Valentine’s Day, was published in The Evening Journal (Adelaide, SA), 15 February 1900.] St. Valentine’s Day. Wednesday was St. Valentine’s Day, but perhaps few people knew it outside of those who are diligent students of their calendars. … [Read more...] about St. Valentine’s Day [15 February 1900]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, continental meetings, SourceTrove, Valentine’s Day, year1900

Valentine Day: Vanishing Valentines [10 February 1897]

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[Editor: This article, regarding Valentine’s Day, was published in The Shoalhaven Telegraph (Nowra, NSW), 10 February 1897.] Valentine Day. Vanishing Valentines. Saturday next, February 14th, will be St. Valentine’s Day. In Nowra, in Australia in fact, the custom of … [Read more...] about Valentine Day: Vanishing Valentines [10 February 1897]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Oxford comma, SourceTrove, Valentine’s Day, year1897

Vanished St. Valentine [22 February 1902]

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[Editor: This article, regarding Valentine’s Day, was published in the Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners’ Advocate (Newcastle, NSW), 22 February 1902.] Vanished St. Valentine. An attempt was made this year by one or two of our fancy shops to resuscitate St. Valentine’s … [Read more...] about Vanished St. Valentine [22 February 1902]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, SourceTrove, Valentine’s Day, year1902

St. Valentine’s Day [16 February 1880]

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[Editor: This article, regarding Valentine’s Day, was published in The Ballarat Star (Ballarat, Vic.), 16 February 1880.] St. Valentine’s Day. On last Saturday about 7000 valentines passed through the Ballarat post-office. We should recommend persons desirous to ascertain … [Read more...] about St. Valentine’s Day [16 February 1880]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Oxford comma, SourceTrove, Valentine’s Day, year1880

St. Valentine’s Day: No valentine trade: Valentine chit chat [14 February 1894]

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[Editor: This article, regarding Valentine’s Day, was published in The Herald (Melbourne, Vic.), 14 February 1894.] St. Valentine’s Day. No valentine trade. Valentine chit chat. By Rita. St. Valentine’ Day is so far forgotten nowadays that a leading bookseller … [Read more...] about St. Valentine’s Day: No valentine trade: Valentine chit chat [14 February 1894]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, SourceTrove, Valentine’s Day, year1894

Valentine’s day [21 February 1896]

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[Editor: This article (including a poem), regarding Valentine’s Day, was published in the Morwell Advertiser (Morwell, Vic.), 21 February 1896.] Valentine’s day. The old institution of St. Valentine’s day has, like various other imported traditions, fallen out of favor. … [Read more...] about Valentine’s day [21 February 1896]

Filed Under: articles, poetry Tagged With: 500x500, poem, SourceTrove, Valentine’s Day, year1896

St. Valentine’s Day [poem by H.N.L.K., 14 February 1895]

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[Editor: This poem, by H.N.L.K., regarding Valentine’s Day, was published in The Mount Alexander Mail (Castlemaine, Vic.), 14 February 1895.] St. Valentine’s Day. February 14th, 1895. ’Tis pairing season! Lassies fair And Lads so blythe and gay, Selection make — but … [Read more...] about St. Valentine’s Day [poem by H.N.L.K., 14 February 1895]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: 500x500, poem, SourceTrove, Valentine’s Day, year1895

A Valentine [poem, 18 February 1825]

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[Editor: This poem, regarding Valentine’s Day, was published in the Hobart Town Gazette, and Van Diemen’s Land Advertiser (Hobart Town, Tas.), 18 February 1825.] A Valentine. Once sweet flower of vernal hue, Giving thy sweets to air, When Flora charms the ravis’d … [Read more...] about A Valentine [poem, 18 February 1825]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: 500x500, asterism inverted (symbol), not Australia-specific, poem, SourceTrove, Valentine’s Day, year1825

Valentine’s Day [poem by Maurice Farjeon, 14 February 1887]

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[Editor: This poem, by Maurice Farjeon, regarding Valentine’s Day, was published in The Herald (Melbourne, Vic.), 14 February 1887.] Valentine’s Day. By Maurice Farjeon. St. Valentine, the patron saint Of lovers fond and true, Descends to earth one day each … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day [poem by Maurice Farjeon, 14 February 1887]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: 500x500, Maurice Farjeon (author), poem, SourceTrove, Valentine’s Day, year1887

St. Valentine’s Day [poem by Bessie Vickery, 13 February 1880]

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[Editor: This poem, by Bessie Vickery, regarding Valentine’s Day, was published in the Alexandra & Yea Standard; Gobur, Thornton, and Acheron Express (Alexandra, Vic.), 13 February 1880.] St. Valentine’s Day. St. Valentines day has come again, And faces are pressed to … [Read more...] about St. Valentine’s Day [poem by Bessie Vickery, 13 February 1880]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: 500x500, Bessie Vickery (author), poem, SourceTrove, Valentine’s Day, year1880

[The new stamps] [re the new Tasmanian postage stamps, 2 January 1900]

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[Editor: This untitled news item, regarding the new Tasmanian postage stamps, was published in The Daily Telegraph (Launceston, Tas.), 2 January 1900.] [The new stamps] The new stamps are being very severely criticised. Some people object to them on account of their size, … [Read more...] about [The new stamps] [re the new Tasmanian postage stamps, 2 January 1900]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, non-royal postage stamps (Tasmania), SourceTrove, year1900

The Leading Lady [poem by “Stargazer”, 31 January 1917]

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[Editor: This poem, by “Stargazer”, was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 31 January 1917.] The Leading Lady. [For The Bulletin.] Among the leading American film actresses who earn over 300 dollars a week, Miss Betty Boon is conspicuous. Betty is the cleverest … [Read more...] about The Leading Lady [poem by “Stargazer”, 31 January 1917]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: 500x500, poem, publication The Bulletin (Sydney), SourceTrove, year1917

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