[Editor: This carte de visite, featuring a photograph of a woman, is undated; however, it is believed to have been made in, or shortly after, 1878. It was made by the Royal Arcade Photo Studios, Melbourne (Vic.).] [Front of carte de visite] Royal Arcade Photo … [Read more...] about Woman, photographed at the Royal Arcade Photo Studios [carte de visite, circa 1878]
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Christmas Morn [poem by R. G. S. (John Neilson, senior), 25 December 1878]
[Editor: This poem by “R.G.S.” — a pseudonym of John Neilson (1844-1922) — was published in The Border Watch (Mount Gambier, SA), 25 December 1878.] Christmas Morn. This is the Christmas morn, The day the Babe was born; And eighteen hundred years have waxed and … [Read more...] about Christmas Morn [poem by R. G. S. (John Neilson, senior), 25 December 1878]
Waiting for the Rain [song by R. G. S. (John Neilson, senior), 23 November 1878]
[Editor: This song by “R.G.S.” — a pseudonym of John Neilson (1844-1922) — was published in The Border Watch (Mount Gambier, SA), 23 November 1878. The song was published elsewhere, under several titles, including “Another Fall of Rain”, “Shearer’s Song”, and “The Song of the … [Read more...] about Waiting for the Rain [song by R. G. S. (John Neilson, senior), 23 November 1878]
The Cloud City [poem by R. G. S. (John Neilson, senior), 16 November 1878]
[Editor: This poem by “R.G.S.” — a pseudonym of John Neilson (1844-1922) — was published in The Border Watch (Mount Gambier, SA), 16 November 1878.] The Cloud City. In the deep bright blue of the evening skies, When the sun’s half sunk in his ocean home, Like some vast … [Read more...] about The Cloud City [poem by R. G. S. (John Neilson, senior), 16 November 1878]
When the Almond Sheds its Blossoms [poem by R. G. S. (John Neilson, senior), 16 October 1878]
[Editor: This poem by “R.G.S.” — a pseudonym of John Neilson (1844-1922) — was published in The Border Watch (Mount Gambier, SA), 16 October 1878.] When the Almond Sheds its Blossoms. Ere the grass begins to wither, Ere the sun-bleached fields grow white, When the winds … [Read more...] about When the Almond Sheds its Blossoms [poem by R. G. S. (John Neilson, senior), 16 October 1878]
Found Dead [poem by R. G. S. (John Neilson, senior), 28 September 1878]
[Editor: This poem by “R.G.S.” — a pseudonym of John Neilson (1844-1922) — was published in The Border Watch (Mount Gambier, SA), 28 September 1878.] Found Dead. (Composed on the remains lately found in the forest at Nangwarry.) A little aside from the sandy road, By … [Read more...] about Found Dead [poem by R. G. S. (John Neilson, senior), 28 September 1878]
When the Shadows Flee Away [poem by R. G. S. (John Neilson, senior), 28 August 1878]
[Editor: This poem by “R.G.S.” — a pseudonym of John Neilson (1844-1922) — was published in The Border Watch (Mount Gambier, SA), 28 August 1878.] When the Shadows Flee Away. Shadows that gather in the misty light, In the silent hours of the starry night: Shadows that … [Read more...] about When the Shadows Flee Away [poem by R. G. S. (John Neilson, senior), 28 August 1878]
Peace [poem by R. G. S. (John Neilson, senior), 3 August 1878]
[Editor: This poem, about the Crimean War (1853-1856), by “R.G.S.” — a pseudonym of John Neilson (1844-1922) — was published in The Border Watch (Mount Gambier, SA), 3 August 1878.] Peace. Peace on earth to the nations, Peace and goodwill to men; How oft has the angel’s … [Read more...] about Peace [poem by R. G. S. (John Neilson, senior), 3 August 1878]
The Bellbird [poem by R. G. S. (John Neilson, senior), 10 July 1878]
[Editor: This poem by “R.G.S.” — a pseudonym of John Neilson (1844-1922) — was published in The Border Watch (Mount Gambier, SA), 10 July 1878.] The Bellbird. When the woods are steeped in the sleepy mist, In the drowsy heat of the afternoon, And the sunlight streams … [Read more...] about The Bellbird [poem by R. G. S. (John Neilson, senior), 10 July 1878]
Coroner’s inquest [6 April 1878]
[Editor: This article, about a coroner’s inquest regarding the drowning of a man in a boating accident, was published in The Clarence & Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser (Grafton, NSW), 6 April 1878.] Coroner’s inquest. An inquest was held before Mr. Alfred … [Read more...] about Coroner’s inquest [6 April 1878]
A heroic rescue [6 April 1878]
[Editor: This article, about the rescue of a group of people from drowning, was published in The Clarence & Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser (Grafton, NSW), 6 April 1878.] A heroic rescue. — One of the bravest and most successful efforts to save life that has … [Read more...] about A heroic rescue [6 April 1878]
The Mansfield murderers [re. Ned Kelly, 19 December 1878]
[Editor: This article about Ned Kelly, his letter to Donald Cameron, and the Kelly gang’s killing of policemen at Mansfield, was published in The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 19 December 1878. Appended to the article were several reports considered to be relevant to the Kelly … [Read more...] about The Mansfield murderers [re. Ned Kelly, 19 December 1878]
A Christmas Welcome [poem, 21 December 1878]
[Editor: A poem published in The Australian Town and Country Journal, 21 December 1878.] A Christmas Welcome. Though I come not with ivy and holly, And the snows of the fierce northern yule, Nor the jovial frolicsome folly, Of the Abbot and Lord of misrule! — Yet my … [Read more...] about A Christmas Welcome [poem, 21 December 1878]
Lecture on the Chinese question [17 December 1878]
[Editor: A report on a lecture given by the Rev. Joseph Coles Kirby. Published in the Newcastle Morning Herald & Miners’ Advocate, 17 December 1878.] Lecture on the Chinese question. Last evening the Rev. J. C. Kirby delivered, at the Protestant Hall, King-street, a … [Read more...] about Lecture on the Chinese question [17 December 1878]
The Cameron letter [by Ned Kelly, 1878]
[Editor: This was a letter composed by Ned Kelly in 1878 and sent to Donald Cameron (a Victorian politician).] [Background information: On 9 December 1878, the Kelly Gang took over Younghusband’s station property at Faithfull’s Creek near Euroa. Twenty-two people at the … [Read more...] about The Cameron letter [by Ned Kelly, 1878]
Fatal Encounter with Bushrangers in Victoria [re. Ned Kelly, 31 October 1878]
[Editor: A report on the shooting of police at Stringybark Creek by Ned Kelly and his gang.] Fatal Encounter with Bushrangers in Victoria. (By telegraph to Evening News.) Melbourne Monday. A terrible encounter — almost without parallel in Victoria — has taken place … [Read more...] about Fatal Encounter with Bushrangers in Victoria [re. Ned Kelly, 31 October 1878]
Desperate Affray at Benalla [re. Ned Kelly, 23 April 1878]
[Editor: A report on the shooting of Constable Alexander Fitzpatrick by Ned Kelly.] Desperate Affray at Benalla. — The police authorities at Sandhurst are stated by the Bendigo Advertiser of Wednesday last to have received a telegram the previous night from Benalla, … [Read more...] about Desperate Affray at Benalla [re. Ned Kelly, 23 April 1878]
[Several members of a notorious family] [Ned Kelly’s family accused of attacking Constable Fitzpatrick, 17 April 1878]
[Editor: This untitled article is taken from news reports in the The Argus of 17 April 1878, regarding the family of Ned Kelly being accused of attacking Constable Fitzpatrick.] [Several members of a notorious family] Several members of a notorious family of the name of … [Read more...] about [Several members of a notorious family] [Ned Kelly’s family accused of attacking Constable Fitzpatrick, 17 April 1878]