[Editor: This poem, by “Wayfarer”, regarding autumn and wattle trees, was published in The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 1 June 1935.] Autumn — The Golden Age. Golden is the poplar, Golden is the plane, Cassias are bending ’Neath their golden mane. In the … [Read more...] about Autumn — The Golden Age [poem by “Wayfarer”, 1 June 1935]
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Greetings from Australia [postcard, WW1 era (1914-1918)]
[Editor: This postcard, sent with birthday greetings, is from the era of the First World War (1914-1918). The postcard is undated.] [Front of postcard] Greetings from Australia Australian wild flowers, with wattle and heath, Around this great country … [Read more...] about Greetings from Australia [postcard, WW1 era (1914-1918)]
Advance Australia [postcard, December 1917]
[Editor: This postcard, sent with some Christmas greetings, is dated Christmas 1917 (during the First World War, 1914-1918).] [Front of postcard] ADVANCE AUSTRALIA GREETINGS SINCERE WATTLE-lot of Happiness, WATTLE-lot of Health, WATTLE-lot of Peace and … [Read more...] about Advance Australia [postcard, December 1917]
Dear Mac [postcard, early 20th Century]
[Editor: This untitled postcard, which incorporates some embedded wattle blossoms, as well as various Australian rural and sea scenes, is estimated to have been published in the early 20th Century. The postcard is undated.] [Front of postcard] [Description: … [Read more...] about Dear Mac [postcard, early 20th Century]
The Land of the Wallaby [postcard, 18 November 1910]
[Editor: This Christmas postcard, which incorporates a drawing of a wallaby, and a poem, is dated 18 November 1910.] The Land of the Wallaby [Front of postcard] The Land of the Wallaby Christmas Here’s to the Land of the Wallaby, The land of the Fair … [Read more...] about The Land of the Wallaby [postcard, 18 November 1910]
Australia for ever [First World War postcard, 16 May 1918]
[Editor: This postcard, dated 16 May 1918, was written by an Australian soldier during the First World War (1914-1918).] Australia for ever [Front of postcard] Australia for ever [Description: An Australian flag and a sprig of wattle, with the words … [Read more...] about Australia for ever [First World War postcard, 16 May 1918]
Wattle bloom [by F.M., 31 August 1889]
[Editor: This article, about wattle trees, was published in The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 31 August 1889.] Wattle bloom. By F. M. The time of the blossoming of the wattle has come to us again. And yesterday I saw wattle bloom, a dozen golden bells and a spray of … [Read more...] about Wattle bloom [by F.M., 31 August 1889]
Wattle Day [letter from J. H. Maiden, 30 August 1910]
[Editor: This letter from J. H. Maiden, a campaigner for the widespread recognition of Wattle Day, was published in The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW), 30 August 1910.] Wattle Day. To the Editor. Sir, — Will you permit me to invite the attention of your readers to the … [Read more...] about Wattle Day [letter from J. H. Maiden, 30 August 1910]
Best Wishes [postcard, early 20th Century]
[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a poem, as well as an illustration of some kookaburras, along with some embedded wattle blossoms in an outline of a heart, is estimated to have been published in the early 20th Century. The postcard is undated.] Best … [Read more...] about Best Wishes [postcard, early 20th Century]
Best Wishes [postcard, 10 December 1917 (during the First World War)]
[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a poem, as well as an illustration of some kookaburras, along with some embedded wattle blossoms in an outline of Australia, is dated 10 December 1917, during the First World War (1914-1918); it was sent to a sailor serving on HMAS … [Read more...] about Best Wishes [postcard, 10 December 1917 (during the First World War)]
Hearty Greetings from Australia [postcard, early 20th Century]
[Editor: This postcard (unused), which incorporates a poem, as well as an illustration of a British naval flag (the white ensign), and a wattle design, is estimated to have been published in the early 20th Century. The postcard is undated.] Hearty Greetings from … [Read more...] about Hearty Greetings from Australia [postcard, early 20th Century]
My dear friend [patriotic postcard, circa 1901-1908]
[Editor: This patriotic postcard (unused), which incorporates a poem, as well as an illustration of a kangaroo, carrying an Australian flag, with golden wattle in the background, is estimated to have been published about 1901-1908. The postcard is undated.] My dear … [Read more...] about My dear friend [patriotic postcard, circa 1901-1908]
[Why is … the Acacia … known as wattle?] [2 January 1953]
[Editor: This item, regarding the origin of the name of the wattle tree, is an extract from “The Oracle Answers” section published in The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 2 January 1953.] [Why is ... the Acacia ... known as wattle?] Q. Why is it that the European tree, the Acacia, … [Read more...] about [Why is … the Acacia … known as wattle?] [2 January 1953]
Temperance Pledge [postcard, early 20th Century]
[Editor: This postcard (unused), published by the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union, incorporates a map of Australia (with the Temperance Pledge inside the map), with wattle blossoms in the background. The postcard is from the early to mid 20th century (possibly … [Read more...] about Temperance Pledge [postcard, early 20th Century]
[After the rescue of the guns at Lindley] [22 November 1900]
[Editor: This untitled item, from the time of the Boer War (1899-1902), is an extract from the “Personal” section, published in The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA), 22 November 1900. The use of sprigs of wattle as a patriotic keepsake is mentioned.] [After the rescue of the guns … [Read more...] about [After the rescue of the guns at Lindley] [22 November 1900]