[Editor: An article about the slang of Australian soldiers from World War One. Published in The Sunday Times (Perth, WA), 9 March 1919.] “Digger yabber” described The lingo the Aussie talks A glossary of the comprehensive kind (For “The Sunday Times,” by … [Read more...] about “Digger yabber” described: The lingo the Aussie talks [9 March 1919]
World War One
Anzac Day
Articles, letters, and poems regarding Anzac Day, the Anzacs, the Gallipoli landings, and the Dardanelles campaign. Heroes of the Dardanelles [6 June 1915] Extracts of letters from several Australian soldiers. Australians at work: Brisk battles fought: Heavy losses … [Read more...] about Anzac Day
Letter from Hell: Jim O’Hea on chats [6 November 1917]
[Editor: A letter from an Australian soldier, during the First World War. Published in The Forbes Advocate, 6 November 1917.] Letter from Hell Jim O’Hea on chats. Once again our friend Jim O’Hea writes us, this time from this address: Somewhere in Hell, But fine … [Read more...] about Letter from Hell: Jim O’Hea on chats [6 November 1917]
Aussie: The Australian Soldiers’ Magazine [World War One army publication]
Aussie: The Australian Soldiers’ Magazine was a magazine created and published on the Western Front, in France, during World War One. The first issue was published on 18 January 1918; the 13th and final issue was dated April 1919. However, after the war ended, the editor, Phillip … [Read more...] about Aussie: The Australian Soldiers’ Magazine [World War One army publication]
Reinforcements [poem, 18 July 1916]
[Editor: A poem by M. Forrest, written at the time of the First World War. Published in the West Gippsland Gazette, 18 July 1916.] Reinforcements. Big men from the Hawkesbury, and brown men from the bush, Clear-eyed men and great-armed men across the forest’s hush, And … [Read more...] about Reinforcements [poem, 18 July 1916]
The New Year’s Day massacre [the Battle of Broken Hill, 2 January 1915]
[Editor: A report on an incident known as the Battle of Broken Hill. Two Muslims, flying the Turkish flag on a cart, attacked a party of Australian picnickers outside of Broken Hill, on New Year’s Day 1915. This article was published on the following day in The Barrier Miner. The … [Read more...] about The New Year’s Day massacre [the Battle of Broken Hill, 2 January 1915]
War in Broken Hill [the Battle of Broken Hill, 1 January 1915]
[Editor: A report on an incident known as the Battle of Broken Hill. Two Muslims, flying the Turkish flag on a cart, attacked a party of Australian picnickers outside of Broken Hill, on New Year’s Day 1915. This article was published on the same day in The Barrier Miner. The … [Read more...] about War in Broken Hill [the Battle of Broken Hill, 1 January 1915]
Australia’s famous infantry [re. World War One, 13 July 1918]
[Editor: This article was published in The Capricornian, 13 July 1918.] Australia’s famous infantry. South Australia. The Australian war correspondent, Mr. C. E. W. Bean, writing from London on the 19th of March, says:— The first infantry battalion which was raised … [Read more...] about Australia’s famous infantry [re. World War One, 13 July 1918]
Somewhere in France [poem, 6 April 1917]
[Editor: A poem published in The Eltham and Whittlesea Shires Advertiser and Diamond Creek Valley Advocate, 6 April 1917.] Somewhere in France. (Composed by Private F. Mills). Somewhere in France, dear mother, Far away over the sea, Your soldier boy is fighting, To … [Read more...] about Somewhere in France [poem, 6 April 1917]
Freedom or slavery [6 April 1917]
[Editor: An article regarding World War One. Published in The Eltham and Whittlesea Shires Advertiser and Diamond Creek Valley Advocate, 6 April 1917.] Freedom or slavery. Only one more big “push” to victory, Australia! As lonely I sit dreaming, my heart and thoughts … [Read more...] about Freedom or slavery [6 April 1917]
Australian Expeditionary Forces: Recruits wanted [Army recruitment advertisement, World War One, 6 April 1917]
[Editor: A recruitment advertisement for the Australian Army, printed during World War One. Published in The Eltham and Whittlesea Shires Advertiser and Diamond Creek Valley Advocate (Evelyn, Vic.), 6 April 1917.] Australian Expeditionary Forces. Recruits Wanted. EVERY … [Read more...] about Australian Expeditionary Forces: Recruits wanted [Army recruitment advertisement, World War One, 6 April 1917]