[Editor: This article about the Anniversary Regatta was published in The Sydney Morning Herald, 26 January 1875. The Anniversary Regatta was held on Anniversary Day (later known as Australia Day.)] [Anniversary Regatta.] Anniversary Regatta. — The weather yesterday, not … [Read more...] about Anniversary Regatta [26 January 1875]
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[The anniversary of the birthday of the colony] [26 January 1875]
[Editor: This untitled article about Anniversary Day was published in The Sydney Morning Herald, 26 January 1875. Anniversary Day was later known as Australia Day.] [The anniversary of the birthday of the colony] To-day is kept as a public holiday as the anniversary of … [Read more...] about [The anniversary of the birthday of the colony] [26 January 1875]
Ilma De Murska [poem, 4 December 1875]
[Editor: A poem published in The Australian Town and Country Journal, 4 December 1875.] Ilma De Murska. Peerless music, crowned queen, Rich in dignity serene; Songstress true, thy strains divine, Wreath themselves in varying line; Volumes full, thy notes of … [Read more...] about Ilma De Murska [poem, 4 December 1875]
“Peacocking” a run [30 August 1875]
[Editor: An article regarding the practice of “peacocking” used by some squatters. Published in The Sydney Morning Herald, 30 August 1875.] “Peacocking” a run. — The Border Post says:— As far as we can ascertain, to Messrs. Ronald and M’Bain is due the honour of being the … [Read more...] about “Peacocking” a run [30 August 1875]
Christmas in Australia [poem, 25 December 1875]
[Editor: A poem published in The Brisbane Courier, 25 December 1875.] Christmas in Australia. Written for the Courier. Who would have thought that one had found The same old feelings on the other side? The time-worn Christmas story, and the wide, The all-embracing … [Read more...] about Christmas in Australia [poem, 25 December 1875]
The Squatter of the Olden Time [song, 1905]
[Editor: This song was published in The Old Bush Songs (1905), edited by Banjo Paterson. It was previously published in The Queenslander, 13 March 1875.] The Squatter of the Olden Time (Air: “A fine old English gentleman.”) I’ll sing to you a fine new song, made by … [Read more...] about The Squatter of the Olden Time [song, 1905]