[Editor: This article, regarding an exploring expedition, was published in The Express and Telegraph (Adelaide, SA), 28 July 1920.] Sheep and gold Explorer’s discoveries. Trouble with wild blacks. Chased for miles. Kalgoorlie, July 28. The importance of … [Read more...] about Sheep and gold: Explorer’s discoveries: Trouble with wild blacks: Chased for miles [28 July 1920]
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Black thieves: Many at Menzies [9 July 1906]
[Editor: This article, regarding the theft of clothing, was published in The Evening Mail (Fremantle, WA), 9 July 1906.] Black thieves Many at Menzies Menzies, this day. — The Menzies police were apprised of a theft of clothing, which was perpetrated by a nigger at … [Read more...] about Black thieves: Many at Menzies [9 July 1906]
The Chinese [28 May 1887]
[Editor: This article, which is critical of Chinese immigration, was published in Newcastle Morning Herald & Miners’ Advocate (Newcastle, NSW), 28 May 1887.] The Chinese. In California, where Chinese settlement has had fair diagnosis, the result is “The Chinese must go.” … [Read more...] about The Chinese [28 May 1887]
Featherstonhaugh [poem by Barcroft Boake]
[Editor: This poem by Barcroft Boake was published in Where the Dead Men Lie and Other Poems (1897).] Featherstonhaugh Brookong station lay half-asleep — Dozed in the waning western glare. ’Twas before the run had been stocked with sheep, And only cattle depastured … [Read more...] about Featherstonhaugh [poem by Barcroft Boake]
Skeeta [poem by Barcroft Boake]
[Editor: This poem by Barcroft Boake was published in Where the Dead Men Lie and Other Poems (1897).] Skeeta Our Skeeta was married! our Skeeta! the tomboy and pet of the place — No more as a maiden we’d greet her; no more would her pert little face Light up the chill … [Read more...] about Skeeta [poem by Barcroft Boake]
Bushed [short story, by T. J. Cunningham, May 1904]
[Editor: This short story, by T. J. Cunningham, was published in Recreation (New York, NY, USA), May 1904.] Bushed. T. J. Cunningham. Six of the niggers had been to the camp that afternoon, headed by their chief, Paddy, and with many grimaces and gestures had made … [Read more...] about Bushed [short story, by T. J. Cunningham, May 1904]
The black streak in Queensland [25 April 1892]
[Editor: This article about kanakas in Queensland was published in The National Advocate (Bathurst, NSW), 25 April 1892.] The black streak in Queensland. Eight vessels are being fitted out in Queensland for the Islands on “black-birding” expeditions. In other words a … [Read more...] about The black streak in Queensland [25 April 1892]
A whole continent — and £4,000,000 a year to run it with [The Bulletin, 25 June 1908]
[Editor: This article was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 25 June 1908.] A whole continent — and £4,000,000 a year to run it with. Mr. Wade: That left the Commonwealth with surplus revenue in 10 years’ time of something like £4,000,000 to waste or do what they … [Read more...] about A whole continent — and £4,000,000 a year to run it with [The Bulletin, 25 June 1908]
“Australia for the Australians!” [The Bulletin, 2 July 1887]
[Editor: This article, which espouses republicanism and political Australianism, was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 2 July 1887.] “Australia for the Australians!” This is the policy which these southern colonies should persistently strive to realise. Already are … [Read more...] about “Australia for the Australians!” [The Bulletin, 2 July 1887]
Australian Light Horse: At capture of Beersheba [letter, 10 April 1918]
[Editor: This letter, written by an unknown member of the Australian Light Horse, regarding the Battle of Beersheba (1917), which took place during the First World War (1914-1918), appeared in the “Aspects of the War” section of Australian Town & Country Journal (Sydney, NSW), 10 … [Read more...] about Australian Light Horse: At capture of Beersheba [letter, 10 April 1918]
Taking Beersheba: Advance in the desert: Roman wells prove useful [letter, 20 January 1918]
[Editor: This letter, written by an unknown Army officer, regarding the Battle of Beersheba (1917), which took place during the First World War (1914-1918), was published in The Sun (Sydney, NSW), 20 January 1918.] Taking Beersheba Advance in the desert Roman wells … [Read more...] about Taking Beersheba: Advance in the desert: Roman wells prove useful [letter, 20 January 1918]
[World War One news items] [9 October 1915]
[Editor: These untitled news items, including some letters from Australian soldiers and reports of farewell functions for departing soldiers, are extracts from the general news section published in The Maitland Weekly Mercury (West Maitland, NSW), 9 October 1915.] [World War … [Read more...] about [World War One news items] [9 October 1915]
“Foreigners in their own country” [The Bulletin, 20 July 1911]
[Editor: This article was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 20 July 1911.] “Foreigners in their own country.” Over three hundred years ago William Camden wrote in the preface to one of his books:— If any there be which are desirous to be strangers on their own … [Read more...] about “Foreigners in their own country” [The Bulletin, 20 July 1911]
Tinned Dog! [poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, 25 August 1912]
[Editor: This poem by “Dryblower” Murphy was published in The Sunday Times (Perth, WA), 25 August 1912.] Tinned Dog! Brisbane wire:— Harry Baynes, a master butcher, examined before the Meat Commission to-day, said that his firm exported beef. If a Federal inspector … [Read more...] about Tinned Dog! [poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, 25 August 1912]
A Queensland Explorer: Speared to death by blacks [short story, 11 March 1911]
[Editor: A short story published in The World’s News (Sydney, NSW), 11 March 1911.] A Queensland Explorer. Speared to death by blacks. (By E.J.W.) As he stood breasting the bar of the “Traveller’s Rest,” away on the verge of the “Never Never” country in Western … [Read more...] about A Queensland Explorer: Speared to death by blacks [short story, 11 March 1911]
The sorrows of fame [by W. T. Goodge, 12 May 1900]
[Editor: This article by W. T. Goodge was published in the Orange Leader and Millthorpe Messenger (Orange, NSW), 12 May 1900.] The sorrows of fame. [I ask the indulgence of the readers of the LEADER that I may ease my soul of a feeling of desperate vexation at an outrage … [Read more...] about The sorrows of fame [by W. T. Goodge, 12 May 1900]
The Governor’s Xmas Party [poem by W. T. Goodge, 25 December 1898]
[Editor: This poem by W. T. Goodge was published in Truth (Sydney, NSW), 25 December 1898.] The Governor’s Xmas Party. A Seasonable Vain Imagining. (By W. T. Goodge, in the ‘Orange Leader.’) Oh, the Governor was happy and the Governor was gay, For he knew that he … [Read more...] about The Governor’s Xmas Party [poem by W. T. Goodge, 25 December 1898]
A lady not in the very best of circumstances [The Bulletin, 21 August 1886]
[Editor: This untitled article was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 21 August 1886.] [A lady not in the very best of circumstances] A lady not in the very best of circumstances, and whose husband retired from the vulgar gaze for two years’ rest just after last … [Read more...] about A lady not in the very best of circumstances [The Bulletin, 21 August 1886]
Recuperation [story by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This story by C. J. Dennis was published in The Singing Garden (1935).] Recuperation You must imagine this Singing Garden of ours, a remote and rather unexpected patch of livelier green, set among the dark green of gum- and wattle-trees in a land without … [Read more...] about Recuperation [story by C. J. Dennis]
Peter the Piccaninny [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Songs from the Mountains (1880).] Peter the Piccaninny. He has a name which can’t be brought Within the sphere of metre; But, as he’s Peter by report, I’ll trot him out as Peter. I call him mine; but don’t … [Read more...] about Peter the Piccaninny [poem by Henry Kendall]
When Underneath the Brown Dead Grass [poem by Henry Kendall]
[Editor: This poem by Henry Kendall was published in Songs from the Mountains (1880).] When Underneath the Brown Dead Grass. When underneath the brown dead grass My weary bones are laid, I hope I shall not see the glass At ninety in the shade. I trust indeed that, … [Read more...] about When Underneath the Brown Dead Grass [poem by Henry Kendall]
Sari Bair [poem by C. J. Dennis]
[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in The Moods of Ginger Mick (1916).] Sari Bair So, they’ve struck their streak o’ trouble, an’ they got it in the neck, An’ there’s more than one ole pal o’ mine ’as ’anded in ’is check; But Ginger still takes … [Read more...] about Sari Bair [poem by C. J. Dennis]
Book 4, chapter 12 [The Yellow Wave, by Kenneth Mackay, 1895]
[Editor: This is a chapter from The Yellow Wave: A Romance of the Asiatic Invasion of Australia (1895) by Kenneth Mackay.] Chapter XII. The defence of Longreach. When Leroy left the ruined house, his first impulse was to at once confront Hoffman; but as he hurried … [Read more...] about Book 4, chapter 12 [The Yellow Wave, by Kenneth Mackay, 1895]
Book 2, chapter 9 [The Yellow Wave, by Kenneth Mackay, 1895]
[Editor: This is a chapter from The Yellow Wave: A Romance of the Asiatic Invasion of Australia (1895) by Kenneth Mackay.] Chapter IX. The protest is decided. On the Monday after the race, the A.J.C. committee sat to decide the protest entered against Io. The outspoken … [Read more...] about Book 2, chapter 9 [The Yellow Wave, by Kenneth Mackay, 1895]
A Back Country Race Meeting [poem by Kenneth Mackay]
[Editor: This poem by Kenneth Mackay was published in Stirrup Jingles from the Bush and the Turf and Other Rhymes (1887).] A Back Country Race Meeting. So you’re tired of our civilised racing, And sick of the din of the ring, — I suppose you’ve been playing at … [Read more...] about A Back Country Race Meeting [poem by Kenneth Mackay]