[Editor: This poem by Louisa Lawson was published in “The Lonely Crossing” and Other Poems (1905).] The Squatter’s Wife. Some years ago a squatter, while on a visit to the city, married a beautiful and gifted girl, who accompanied him to his home in the bush, to find, on … [Read more...] about The Squatter’s Wife [poem by Louisa Lawson]
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The Legislative Council [editorial, 17 October 1854]
[Editor: This untitled editorial was published in The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 17 October 1854.] [The Legislative Council] The Legislative Council, which has been three weeks in session, has as yet done nothing of much importance, with the exception of the passage through … [Read more...] about The Legislative Council [editorial, 17 October 1854]
Monday, July 3, 1865 [news items, 3 July 1865]
[Editor: These untitled news items, extracts from a general news section, were published in The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 3 July 1865. These include reports regarding commemorations of Victoria’s separation from NSW, introduced species, crime reports, manufacturing, squatters and … [Read more...] about Monday, July 3, 1865 [news items, 3 July 1865]
Squatters [28 May 1845]
[Editor: An article regarding the problems of squatters in colonial Australia. Published in Geelong Advertiser, and Squatters’ Advocate, 28 May 1845.] Squatters. There is something uncouth to “ears polite,” in the term “Squatters,” and there are actually persons who … [Read more...] about Squatters [28 May 1845]
“Peacocking” a run [30 August 1875]
[Editor: An article regarding the practice of “peacocking” used by some squatters. Published in The Sydney Morning Herald, 30 August 1875.] “Peacocking” a run. — The Border Post says:— As far as we can ascertain, to Messrs. Ronald and M’Bain is due the honour of being the … [Read more...] about “Peacocking” a run [30 August 1875]