[Editor: An article about Andrew Barton (“Banjo”) Paterson.] “Banjo” Paterson. His 70th Birthday “Banjo” Paterson, one of Australia’s most popular poets, who is living in Double Bay, Sydney, was 70 on Saturday. He is taking life quietly, after a rather adventurous … [Read more...] about “Banjo” Paterson: His 70th Birthday [20 February 1934]
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Australian verse [a review of Banjo Paterson’s “Old Bush Songs”, 28 February 1906]
[Editor: A review of Old Bush Songs, edited by Andrew Barton (“Banjo”) Paterson. Published in The Australian Town and Country Journal, 28 February 1906.] Australian verse Mr. A. B. Paterson has done a service to Australia in getting together the “Old Bush Songs,” just … [Read more...] about Australian verse [a review of Banjo Paterson’s “Old Bush Songs”, 28 February 1906]
Some war reminiscences: Interview with “Banjo” Paterson [re. the Boer War, 6 October 1900]
[Editor: An interview with Andrew Barton (“Banjo”) Paterson about his experiences in the Boer War in South Africa. Published in The Western Mail, 6 October 1900.] Some war reminiscences. Interview with “Banjo” Paterson. Mr. A. B. Paterson, the “Sydney Morning Herald” war … [Read more...] about Some war reminiscences: Interview with “Banjo” Paterson [re. the Boer War, 6 October 1900]
War children as migrants [24 June 1947]
[Editor: This article illustrates the then common desire to “populate or perish”, to bring in more European migrants to fill Australia’s empty spaces, alluding to the millions of Asians to Australia’s north. Additionally, it is an example of the viewpoint that to be “Australian” … [Read more...] about War children as migrants [24 June 1947]
One “Ism” For Australia — Australianism! [24 May 1947]
One “Ism” For Australia — Australianism! When some soap-box orator tries to sell you some Utopia in which you will wear a Red, Brown or Black shirt, be very careful before you trade your Australian way of life for any form of foreign “ism.” Australia can be a better … [Read more...] about One “Ism” For Australia — Australianism! [24 May 1947]
Political Zionism inconsistent with Australianism [13 July 1946]
Political Zionism inconsistent with Australianism Melbourne, Friday. Co-religionists, on whose behalf he spoke, considered political Zionism to be utterly inconsistent with their Australianism, said Sir Isaac Isaacs to-day. The former Governor-General was replying to … [Read more...] about Political Zionism inconsistent with Australianism [13 July 1946]
Australianism urged [28 July 1943]
Australianism urged “The Parliamentary foundation in this country should rest on an Australian basis,” said the Minister for Supply and Shipping, Mr. Beasley, last night. “Men instilled to the finger-tips with the Australian outlook are badly needed not only in Parliament, but … [Read more...] about Australianism urged [28 July 1943]
Australian writers upheld [letter, 30 June 1941]
[Editor: A letter from Ian Mudie in defence of Australian literature, and referring to Rex Ingamells. Ian Mudie and Rex Ingamells were leading figures in the Jindyworobak cultural movement. Published in The Advertiser, 30 June 1941.] Australian writers upheld “Ignorant … [Read more...] about Australian writers upheld [letter, 30 June 1941]
Australianists [review of Jindyworobak poetry, 4 January 1941]
Australianists. “Corrobooree to the Sun,” by Ian Mudie, Hawthorn Press; “Jindyworobak Anthology, 1940.” Edited by Rex Ingamells, F. W. Preece, Adelaide; “Eighteen Poems,” by Garry Lyle. — The Cloister Press. Four of Mr. Mudie’s poems appear also in the new “Jindyworobak … [Read more...] about Australianists [review of Jindyworobak poetry, 4 January 1941]
Prof. Murdoch urges ‘Australianism’ [16 December 1939]
[Editor: Professor Walter Murdoch advocates an ideology of “Australianism”. Published in The Mail, 16 December 1939.] Prof. Murdoch urges ‘Australianism’ “The Spur of the Moment” by Walter Murdoch (Angus & Robertson, Sydney). Our copy from the publishers. Prof. Murdoch … [Read more...] about Prof. Murdoch urges ‘Australianism’ [16 December 1939]
Different people: The Australian character: An authoress’s assessment [13 March 1939]
“Different people.” The Australian character An authoress’s assessment. “Our early writers, like early American writers, made the vast mistake of thinking that Australians are the same sort of people as those who originally came here, merely living in a different … [Read more...] about Different people: The Australian character: An authoress’s assessment [13 March 1939]
Book Talk: Publicist for Australia [20 February 1937]
[Editor: This article is highly critical of P. R. Stephensen and The Publicist, saying that their promotion of their brand of Australianism is carried out in such an abusive and spiteful manner that it is difficult to take their advocacy seriously.] Book Talk Publicist … [Read more...] about Book Talk: Publicist for Australia [20 February 1937]
Australian literature: Publishing company to be formed [5 October 1932]
[Editor: An article regarding the intention of P. R. Stephensen to start a new publishing company in Australia, so as to “encourage the expression of a distinctively Australian spirit”. Published in The West Australian, 5 October 1932.] Australian literature. Publishing … [Read more...] about Australian literature: Publishing company to be formed [5 October 1932]
Artists and Philistines [20 February 1932]
[Editor: This article, about art and culture in Australia, was published in The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 20 February 1932.] Artists and Philistines. Mr. S. Ure Smith has been taking the people of Sydney to task for their aesthetic insensibility. It is not the … [Read more...] about Artists and Philistines [20 February 1932]
Australian culture. Plea for outlet. Lack of publishing facilities. [22 August 1929]
Australian culture. Plea for outlet. Lack of publishing facilities. Lecturing last night at the Kelvin Hall, at the invitation of the educational committee of the Victoria League in Victoria, Mr. Will Dyson made a plea for the establishment and thorough organisation of the … [Read more...] about Australian culture. Plea for outlet. Lack of publishing facilities. [22 August 1929]
The Sydney bridge: Insufficient Australianism [16 February 1924]
The Sydney bridge Insufficient Australianism. Sydney, February 15. “If this idea of buying a foreign bridge for Sydney goes through,” said Mr. Randolph Bedford, “we will sell good money overseas and get the bridge. If it were made here, we would have the money, and the … [Read more...] about The Sydney bridge: Insufficient Australianism [16 February 1924]
Towards Australianism [14 May 1923]
“Toward Australianism.” Cultivating the National Spirit. The life of our young Australian nation will appear noble and beautiful in the eyes of all the world only when it reflects high national ideals which have their root in the mind and heart, aye, in the soul of every … [Read more...] about Towards Australianism [14 May 1923]
Disloyalty. Bogus Australianism. Condemned by federal ministers. [25 April 1921]
[Editor: An example of the viewpoint that to be “Australian” was also to be “British”.] Disloyalty. Bogus Australianism. Condemned by federal ministers. Briefly but emphatically Sir Joseph Cook and Sir Granville Ryrie protested on Saturday evening against the spread … [Read more...] about Disloyalty. Bogus Australianism. Condemned by federal ministers. [25 April 1921]
True Australianism [5 January 1921]
True Australianism. The duty of the teacher. Sydney, January 4. The first interstate conference of public school teachers was opened to-day in Sydney. The Minister for Education (Mr. Mutch), in his opening speech, made an appeal to those present to encourage in their … [Read more...] about True Australianism [5 January 1921]
The Lone Hand [30 September 1920]
“The Lone Hand”. The September issue of “The Lone Hand,” a copy of which we have just received, is such a good Australian magazine that it should be in the home of every person in the district. There is no mistaking the policy of “The Lone Hand” — it is undiluted good … [Read more...] about The Lone Hand [30 September 1920]
Australian art [9 November 1905]
[Editor: An article about Australian art. Published in The Advertiser (Adelaide), 9 November 1905.] Australian art. Everywhere throughout Australia there are gratifying evidences of intellectual and artistic culture which exceed anything that might be reasonably expected, … [Read more...] about Australian art [9 November 1905]
[Australia is becoming every day more and more Australian] [29 December 1892]
[Editor: This untitled article puts forward the proposition that the increasing population of native-born Australians (in contrast to those who came from overseas) see Australia as their homeland, leading to a growing sense of Australian nationality. Published in The Advertiser, … [Read more...] about [Australia is becoming every day more and more Australian] [29 December 1892]
[A growing Australian consciousness] [25 October 1890]
[Editor: This untitled article views the organic development of Australian literature as an indication of a growing Australian consciousness. Published in The Argus, 25 October 1890.] [A growing Australian consciousness] Saturday, October 25, 1890. The federation … [Read more...] about [A growing Australian consciousness] [25 October 1890]
Australianism [14 November 1842]
[Editor: This article attacks what it sees as the “bigotry” of Australianism. Published in The Sydney Morning Herald, 14 November 1842.] Australianism The love of country is a passion inherent in the breast of man, whether civilised or savage, whether born in the … [Read more...] about Australianism [14 November 1842]
[Australian candidates for literary fame] [24 June 1824]
[Editor: An early call for a move towards a more culturally independent Australia, advocating that the Australian intelligentsia be educated in Australia rather than go overseas to study. This article is an extract from the news and editorial section of the The Sydney Gazette, 24 … [Read more...] about [Australian candidates for literary fame] [24 June 1824]