[Editor: This article, regarding the Immigration Restriction Bill, was published in The Bendigo Advertiser (Bendigo, Vic.), 26 July 1901. When it became law, the Immigration Restriction Act formed the foundation of the White Australia Policy.] Immigration Restriction … [Read more...] about Immigration Restriction Bill [The Bendigo Advertiser, 26 July 1901]
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No word if A.I.F. moved or left on Singapore [16 February 1942]
[Editor: This article, regarding the response of Australia’s political leaders after the fall of Singapore to the Japanese during the Second World War (1939-1945), was published in The Telegraph (Brisbane, Qld.), 16 February 1942.] No word if A.I.F. moved or left on … [Read more...] about No word if A.I.F. moved or left on Singapore [16 February 1942]
Battle for Aust. has opened — Mr. Curtin [16 February 1942]
[Editor: This article, regarding the response of Australia’s political leaders after the fall of Singapore to the Japanese during the Second World War (1939-1945), was published in The Telegraph (Brisbane, Qld.), 16 February 1942.] Battle for Aust. has opened — Mr. … [Read more...] about Battle for Aust. has opened — Mr. Curtin [16 February 1942]
Singapore was Dunkirk of Australia: Fate of British Empire in balance: Battle of Australia begins [report on an announcement by John Curtin, 17 February 1942]
[Editor: This article, regarding an announcement by John Curtin (on 16 February 1942), after the fall of Singapore to the Japanese (during the Second World War, 1939-1945), was published in The Canberra Times (Braddon, ACT), 17 February 1942.] Singapore was Dunkirk of … [Read more...] about Singapore was Dunkirk of Australia: Fate of British Empire in balance: Battle of Australia begins [report on an announcement by John Curtin, 17 February 1942]
Mr. Patrick Quinn [obituary, 20 June 1891]
[Editor: This obituary, regarding Patrick Quinn, a pioneer settler, was published in the Cootamundra Herald (Cootamundra, NSW), 20 June 1891.] Mr. Patrick Quinn. In Wednesday’s Herald we recorded the death of one of the pioneer settlers in the Stockinbingal portion of … [Read more...] about Mr. Patrick Quinn [obituary, 20 June 1891]
Modern Valentines [poem by “Den” (C. J. Dennis), 15 February 1937]
[Editor: This poem, by “Den” (C. J. Dennis), written for Valentine’s Day, was published in The Herald (Melbourne, Vic.), 15 February 1937.] Modern Valentines By “Den” Yesterday, February 14th, was St. Valentine’s Day; but the old custom of the exchange of valentines … [Read more...] about Modern Valentines [poem by “Den” (C. J. Dennis), 15 February 1937]
Servicemen respond to call of art: Historic record on exhibition [by Frank Fitzgerald, 27 January 1943]
[Editor: This article, regarding the fighting in Papua New Guinea during the Second World War (1939-1945), was published in The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 27 January 1943.] Servicemen respond to call of art Historic record on exhibition By Frank Fitzgerald This … [Read more...] about Servicemen respond to call of art: Historic record on exhibition [by Frank Fitzgerald, 27 January 1943]
US general’s tribute to Australians: Heroism at Buna [27 January 1943]
[Editor: This article, regarding the fighting in Papua New Guinea during the Second World War (1939-1945), was published in The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 27 January 1943.] US general’s tribute to Australians Heroism at Buna From Mervyn Weston, “Argus” War … [Read more...] about US general’s tribute to Australians: Heroism at Buna [27 January 1943]
A plea for justice [27 January 1943]
[Editor: This article, regarding a speech made by John Curtin on Tuesday 26 January (Australia Day) 1943, during the Second World War (1939-1945), was published in The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 27 January 1943.] A plea for justice In one of the bluntest yet most logical of … [Read more...] about A plea for justice [27 January 1943]
USA told of our fighting record: PM says Australia has paid the price [speech by John Curtin, 27 January 1943]
[Editor: This speech by John Curtin, made during the Second World War (1939-1945), was published in The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 27 January 1943. A link to a related article in the same issue of The Argus has been included in the Editor’s notes.] USA told of our fighting … [Read more...] about USA told of our fighting record: PM says Australia has paid the price [speech by John Curtin, 27 January 1943]
Danger of too late and too little: PM’s plea to USA on Pacific War [27 January 1943]
[Editor: This article, regarding a speech made by John Curtin on Tuesday 26 January (Australia Day) 1943, during the Second World War (1939-1945), was published in The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 27 January 1943. A link to a related article in the same issue of The Argus has been … [Read more...] about Danger of too late and too little: PM’s plea to USA on Pacific War [27 January 1943]
Foundation Day and Australia’s progress [January 1913]
[Editor: This article, regarding Foundation Day (Australia Day), was published in The Advance Australia (Melbourne, Vic.), January 1913.] Foundation Day and Australia’s progress. By H. W. P. Brotherton, Junr. If there is any one day in the whole of the year when “pride … [Read more...] about Foundation Day and Australia’s progress [January 1913]
Foundation Day [14 February 1911]
[Editor: This article, regarding Foundation Day (Australia Day), was published in The Advance Australia (Melbourne, Vic.), 14 February 1911. The Advance Australia was a publication of the Australian Natives’ Association.] Foundation Day. The Maryborough branch promoted a … [Read more...] about Foundation Day [14 February 1911]
January 26 or August 22? [re Australia Day, 27 January 1910]
[Editor: This article, regarding Foundation Day (Australia Day), was published in The Register (Adelaide, SA), 27 January 1910.] January 26 or August 22? Which date is correct as that of the foundation of Australia? Sr. Sir Josiah Symon raised the point at the A.N.A. … [Read more...] about January 26 or August 22? [re Australia Day, 27 January 1910]
Foundation Day [27 January 1910]
[Editor: This article, regarding Foundation Day (Australia Day), was published in The Register (Adelaide, SA), 27 January 1910.] Foundation Day. The A.N.A. celebrated Foundation Day at its annual demonstration at the Jubilee Exhibition Building on Wednesday evening. The … [Read more...] about Foundation Day [27 January 1910]
Patriotism and pioneering [26 January 1910]
[Editor: This article, regarding Australian patriotism, was published in The Register (Adelaide, SA), 26 January 1910 (i.e. this patriotic article was published on Australia Day).] Patriotism and pioneering. It is doubtful if anything in Australia is more urgent than a … [Read more...] about Patriotism and pioneering [26 January 1910]
Foundation Day [26 January 1910]
[Editor: This article, regarding Foundation Day (Australia Day), was published in The Register (Adelaide, SA), 26 January 1910.] Foundation Day. Although Capt. Cook, in the Endeavour, anchored in Botany Bay on April 28, 1770, and later on formally claimed possession in … [Read more...] about Foundation Day [26 January 1910]
Proposed federation of the A.N.A.: West Australian General President’s view [by Mr. A. H. O’Connor, 15 March 1909]
[Editor: This article, by Mr. A. H. O’Connor, regarding the proposed federation of the state branches of the Australian Natives’ Association, was published in The Advance Australia (Melbourne, Vic.), 15 March 1909.] Proposed federation of the A.N.A. West Australian … [Read more...] about Proposed federation of the A.N.A.: West Australian General President’s view [by Mr. A. H. O’Connor, 15 March 1909]
Federal board [by Mr. J. M. Chanter, re the ANA, 15 March 1909]
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Labour-in-Politics Convention: Third day: Wednesday, July 3 [6 July 1901]
[Editor: This article, regarding the proceedings of the third day (3 July 1901) of the Queensland Labor Party’s 1901 Convention, was published in The Worker (Brisbane, Qld.), 6 July 1901. It includes a section regarding the refusal of the royal assent to the Sugar Works Guarantee … [Read more...] about Labour-in-Politics Convention: Third day: Wednesday, July 3 [6 July 1901]
Sugar Works Guarantee Act: Royal Assent withheld: Labour difficulties the reason [28 May 1901]
[Editor: This article, regarding the Sugar Works Guarantee Act Amendment Bill 1901 (Qld.), was published in The Telegraph (Brisbane, Qld.), 28 May 1901.] Sugar Works Guarantee Act. Royal Assent withheld. Labour difficulties the reason. The Government has received … [Read more...] about Sugar Works Guarantee Act: Royal Assent withheld: Labour difficulties the reason [28 May 1901]
Undesirable immigrants: West Australian Restriction Act [9 March 1898]
[Editor: This article, regarding the Immigration Restriction Act 1897 (Western Australia), was published in The Australian Star (Sydney, NSW), 9 March 1898. In this article the newspaper capitalized some selected phrases and utilized them as sub-headings.] Undesirable … [Read more...] about Undesirable immigrants: West Australian Restriction Act [9 March 1898]
Undesirable immigrants: The Natal Restriction Bill: Approved of by Mr. Chamberlain [23 September 1897]
[Editor: This article, regarding the Natal Immigration Restriction Bill, was published in The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW), 23 September 1897. The Natal Immigration Restriction Act was subsequently used as the basis of the Australian Commonwealth’s Immigration Restriction Act, … [Read more...] about Undesirable immigrants: The Natal Restriction Bill: Approved of by Mr. Chamberlain [23 September 1897]
Chinese Competition [2 October 1886]
[Editor: This article, regarding a proposed ban on Chinese-made products, was published in The Week (Brisbane, Qld.), 2 October 1886.] Chinese Competition. When discussing the above question it will be necessary to notice that aspect of it to which one of our … [Read more...] about Chinese Competition [2 October 1886]
Rev. F. A. Darling: Death announced [obituary, 22 May 1930]
[Editor: This obituary, regarding the Reverend Frederick Augustus Darling (1864-1930), was published in The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 22 May 1930.] Rev. F. A. Darling. Death announced. The Rev. Frederick Augustus Darling, a prominent member of the … [Read more...] about Rev. F. A. Darling: Death announced [obituary, 22 May 1930]