[Editor: A letter, from Tom Wills, which is regarded as the impetus for the creation of Australian Rules football. Published in Bell’s Life in Victoria and Sporting Chronicle, 10 July 1858.] Winter practice. To the Editor of Bell’s Life in Victoria. Sir, — Now that … [Read more...] about Winter practice [genesis of Australian Rules football, 10 July 1858]
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The old soldier and the bushranger [28 August 1858]
[Editor: A story published in The Band of Hope Journal and Australian Home Companion, 28 August 1858.] The old soldier and the bushranger. Up the country was a store, which had been frequently robbed by bushrangers. At length the owner hired an old sergeant to take charge … [Read more...] about The old soldier and the bushranger [28 August 1858]
The Cobra-Bal, or Bald Pated Blacks [10 July 1858]
[Editor: A “tongue in cheek” article about a newly-discovered tribe of Aborigines, who were said to have goldfields nearby. Published in Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer, 10 July 1858. See the related article, “New race of Aboriginals: Gold discovery”.] The … [Read more...] about The Cobra-Bal, or Bald Pated Blacks [10 July 1858]
New race of Aboriginals: Gold discovery [10 July 1858]
[Editor: An article published in Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer, 10 July 1858. See the related light-hearted article, “The Cobra-Bal, or Bald Pated Blacks”.] New race of Aboriginals. — Gold discovery. — Some time since a paragraph appeared in the Empire … [Read more...] about New race of Aboriginals: Gold discovery [10 July 1858]
The Chinese organ [10 July 1858]
[Editor: An article about the passing of a law against Chinese immigration. Published in Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer, 10 July 1858.] The Chinese organ. — The “Herald” howls about the passage of the Poll-tax on “honest John” like a wolf deprived of her … [Read more...] about The Chinese organ [10 July 1858]
The Australian Sepoys [10 July 1858]
[Editor: An article published in Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer, 10 July 1858.] The Australian Sepoys. — We perceive by the Darling Downs Gazette that the sable gentry are continuing their murderous and plundering career unchecked on the frontiers. They are … [Read more...] about The Australian Sepoys [10 July 1858]
Sonnet on Port Jackson [poem, 2 February 1858]
[Editor: A poem published in The North Australian, Ipswich, and General Advertiser, 2 February 1858.] Sonnet on Port Jackson. Fair haven of Sydney, thy waters are bright, Thy emerald banks are reflected in light, Fairy cottages peep from sheltering bowers, Rich gardens … [Read more...] about Sonnet on Port Jackson [poem, 2 February 1858]