[Editor: An article about the founding of the Australasian League, which was established to oppose the transportation of convicts into Australia. Published in Launceston Examiner, 5 February 1851.] The Australasian League. It affords us unmingled satisfaction to lay … [Read more...] about The Australasian League [5 February 1851]
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Something like the old times [10 May 1851]
[Editor: An article which shows one of the negative aspects of living as a free person in a society which uses convict labour. Published in The Sydney Morning Herald, 10 May 1851.] Something like the old times. — A labouring man, who stated that his name was Daniel … [Read more...] about Something like the old times [10 May 1851]
Noon in the Forest at Midsummer [poem by Charles Harpur, 27 May 1851]
[Editor: A poem by Charles Harpur (1813-1868), published in The Empire, 27 May 1851. This poem has also been published as “Noon in the Australian Forest”, “A Mid Summer Noon in the Forest”, and “A Midsummer Noon in the Australian Forest”.] Noon in the Forest at … [Read more...] about Noon in the Forest at Midsummer [poem by Charles Harpur, 27 May 1851]
Colonial loyalty [13 February 1851]
[Editor: An article discussing the possibility of independence for the Australian colonies from Britain. Published in The Empire, 13 February 1851.] Colonial loyalty. If emotions of affection or fidelity can only be sounded in their depths, and the genuineness of these … [Read more...] about Colonial loyalty [13 February 1851]
Songs for the Miners. No. IV. [song, 30 May 1851]
[Editor: One of a series of “Songs for the Miners” published in The Empire, 1851.] Songs for the Miners. No. IV. [Our late Devil was overheard singing the following song the last thing before he started for the Diggings.] Believe me, if all those enticing long yams, … [Read more...] about Songs for the Miners. No. IV. [song, 30 May 1851]
Songs for the Miners. No. 3. [song, 26 May 1851]
[Editor: One of a series of “Songs for the Miners” published in The Empire, 1851.] Songs for the Miners. No. 3. The Baker’s Boy* to the mines is gone, In the diggers’ ranks you’ll find him ; His master’s shovel he has girded on, And the flour-sieve slung behind … [Read more...] about Songs for the Miners. No. 3. [song, 26 May 1851]
Songs for the Miners. No. 2. [song, 24 May 1851]
[Editor: One of a series of “Songs for the Miners” published in The Empire, 1851.] Songs for the Miners. No. 2. Softly as falls the bell-bird’s song, Our shovels we ply and our hopes grow strong ; Soon as the loaves in store looks small, For Bathurst we’ll start … [Read more...] about Songs for the Miners. No. 2. [song, 24 May 1851]
Songs for the Miners. No. I. [song, 22 May 1851]
[Editor: One of a series of “Songs for the Miners” published in The Empire, 1851.] Songs for the Miners. No. I. Away, away to the Bathurst ground, Where the “dust” is brightly shining : Away, away to the “Diggins” found, Where the boys are busily mining. And Midas, … [Read more...] about Songs for the Miners. No. I. [song, 22 May 1851]
The Bush Fire [poem by Charles Harpur, 31 March 1851]
[Editor: A poem by Charles Harpur.] Contributions to Australian literature. (Being leaves from Charles Harpur’s Wild Bee of Australia) No. 2. The Bush Fire “’Tis nine o’clock :— to bed !” cried Egremont, Who, with his youthful household, (for ’tis now Long since) … [Read more...] about The Bush Fire [poem by Charles Harpur, 31 March 1851]
City election [the Rev. John Lang talks about Australia as a future empire, 9 September 1851]
[Editor: This brief article, an extract from the news section of the The Sydney Morning Herald of 9 September 1851, mentions the ideas of John Dunmore Lang for Australia’s future.] CITY ELECTION. — A very full meeting of Cook Ward Electors was held yesterday evening, at the … [Read more...] about City election [the Rev. John Lang talks about Australia as a future empire, 9 September 1851]
[News items] [9 September 1851]
[Editor: These brief news items, extracts from the news section of the The Sydney Morning Herald of 9 September 1851, are indicative of the harsh sentencing and working conditions in Australia’s early years; although they were probably little different to those in other countries … [Read more...] about [News items] [9 September 1851]
The gold discovery [letter, 5 May 1851]
[Editor: The author of this letter counters the assertion that Edward Hargraves was the discoverer of gold in Australia. Indeed, it is true that gold was previously found in Australia; however, Hargraves was the first discoverer of a payable goldfield, or at least the first to … [Read more...] about The gold discovery [letter, 5 May 1851]
Our gold diggings [3 May 1851]
[Editor: This article is from the “Local intelligence” section of the Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer, 3 May 1851.] “Our” gold diggings. — A fitting retribution is awaiting those who, lured by the exaggerated announcements of the facilities and advantages held … [Read more...] about Our gold diggings [3 May 1851]
The gold discovery [2 May 1851]
[Editor: An article about the discovery of gold made by Edward Hargraves. Published in The Sydney Morning Herald, 2 May 1851.] The gold discovery — It is no longer any secret that gold has been found in the earth in several places in the western country. The fact was … [Read more...] about The gold discovery [2 May 1851]