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Miner’s Right (Victoria) [for Robert King, 8 January 1872]

9 December 2023 · Leave a Comment

Miner’s Right (Victoria) for Robert King, 8 January 1872

[Editor: This Miner’s Right was issued to Robert King, in Victoria, on 8 January 1872.] [Front of Miner’s Right] [Handwritten text has been rendered in italics.] Series C. Colony of Victoria. Five Shillings. No. 67175 District & Place in which issued … [Read more...] about Miner’s Right (Victoria) [for Robert King, 8 January 1872]

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Little Things [poem, 21 December 1872]

12 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A poem by Mr. H. S. Banks. Published in The Illustrated Sydney News and New South Wales Agriculturalist & Grazier, 21 December 1872.] Little Things The little things which make life fair Are just as beautiful as rare; ’Tis these, we oft so lightly heed Which … [Read more...] about Little Things [poem, 21 December 1872]

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Geoffry Prophesieth to his Public of the Future Greatness of Adelaide [poem, 9 July 1872]

12 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A poem from Geoffry Crabthorn’s column “Echoes from the bush”. Published in The South Australian Register, 9 July 1872.] Geoffry Prophesieth to his Public of the Future Greatness of Adelaide. [After Lord Macaulay.] Thine Adelaide is the triumph! Adelaide, the … [Read more...] about Geoffry Prophesieth to his Public of the Future Greatness of Adelaide [poem, 9 July 1872]

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