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The Unbidden Guest [poem by Mary Hannay Foott, 26 December 1891]

2 October 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem, by Mary Hannay Foott, was published in The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser (Sydney, NSW), 26 December 1891.] The Unbidden Guest. Behold, I stand at the door and knock. —— “It is the time of feast and cheer,” Musing, the joyful … [Read more...] about The Unbidden Guest [poem by Mary Hannay Foott, 26 December 1891]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: 500x500, Jesus Chris (subject), Mary Hannay Foott (1846-1918) (author), poem, religious poetry, SourceTrove, year1891

A kangaroo drive [3 August 1891]

31 March 2019 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article was published in The National Advocate, 3 August 1891.] A kangaroo drive. Phenomenal tally. 815 animals killed. Two native dogs. Some exciting scenes. The largest and most successful drive which has ever taken place in the district was … [Read more...] about A kangaroo drive [3 August 1891]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: kangaroos, SourceTrove, year1891

Australia’s Heroes [poem by Harry Stockdale, 14 March 1891]

30 November 2016 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A poem about Australia’s explorers. Published in The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser, 14 March 1891.] Australia’s Heroes By Harry Stockdale. The famous deeds of famous men Are told in deathless story, By peerless bards of older lands, Enshrined … [Read more...] about Australia’s Heroes [poem by Harry Stockdale, 14 March 1891]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Australian explorers on land, Harry Stockdale, poem, SourceTrove, year1891

The Bare Belled Ewe [song, 5 December 1891 (“Click Go the Shears”)]

21 July 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This is the earliest known printed version of “Click Go the Shears”. Published in The Bacchus Marsh Express, 5 December 1891.] The Bare Belled Ewe. (Tune — “Ring the bell, watchman.”) Oh, down at the catching pen an old shearer stands, Grasping his shears in … [Read more...] about The Bare Belled Ewe [song, 5 December 1891 (“Click Go the Shears”)]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: Editor’s notes additional, song, SourceTrove, year1891

Some Australian women. Part VI. [4 July 1891]

19 March 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This is part 6 of “Some Australian women”, a series of articles on the achievements of women in Australia. Published in The Illustrated Sydney News, 4 July 1891.] Some Australian women: (Continued). (By M. Hirst Browne.) Part VI. Science. Dr. E. … [Read more...] about Some Australian women. Part VI. [4 July 1891]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: @ editor's notation requires further information [unknown], Australian women, SourceTrove, year1891

Some Australian women. Part V. Prominent social workers. [6 June 1891]

19 March 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This is part 5 of “Some Australian women”, a series of articles on the achievements of women in Australia. Published in The Illustrated Sydney News, 6 June 1891.] Some Australian women: (Continued). Part V. Prominent social workers. Lady Clarke is a … [Read more...] about Some Australian women. Part V. Prominent social workers. [6 June 1891]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Australian women, SourceTrove, year1891

Some Australian women. Part IV. [23 May 1891]

19 March 2013 · 2 Comments

[Editor: This is part 4 of “Some Australian women”, a series of articles on the achievements of women in Australia. Published in The Illustrated Sydney News, 23 May 1891.] Some Australian women: (Continued). Part IV. Musicians. The name of Madame Carandini (née … [Read more...] about Some Australian women. Part IV. [23 May 1891]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: @ editor's notation requires further information [unknown], Australian women, SourceTrove, year1891

Some Australian women: Part III. Four Australian Artists. [9 May 1891]

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[Editor: This is part 3 of “Some Australian women”, a series of articles on the achievements of women in Australia. Published in The Illustrated Sydney News, 9 May 1891.] Some Australian women: (By M. Hirst Browne.) Part III. Four Australian Artists. Mrs. Ellis … [Read more...] about Some Australian women: Part III. Four Australian Artists. [9 May 1891]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Australian women, SourceTrove, year1891

Some Australian women. Part II. — ‘Tasma.’ [25 April 1891]

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[Editor: This is part 2 of “Some Australian women”, a series of articles on the achievements of women in Australia. Published in The Illustrated Sydney News, 25 April 1891.] Some Australian women. Part II. — ‘Tasma.’ In his ‘Problems of Greater Britain,’ Sir Charles … [Read more...] about Some Australian women. Part II. — ‘Tasma.’ [25 April 1891]

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Some Australian women. Part I. [11 April 1891]

19 March 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This is part 1 of “Some Australian women”, a series of articles on the achievements of women in Australia. Published in The Illustrated Sydney News, 11 April 1891.] Some Australian women. Part I. The lives and achievements of Australian women will, I feel … [Read more...] about Some Australian women. Part I. [11 April 1891]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Australian women, SourceTrove, year1891

The Christmas Angel [poem by Mary Hannay Foott, 26 December 1891]

29 October 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem, by Mary Hannay Foott, was published in The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser (Sydney, NSW), 26 December 1891.] The Christmas Angel. Through skies of midnight swift he swept, His earthward voyage holding — Our year-long exile — whilst we … [Read more...] about The Christmas Angel [poem by Mary Hannay Foott, 26 December 1891]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: 500x500, Christmas, Christmas poetry, Mary Hannay Foott (1846-1918) (author), poem, SourceTrove, year1891

Johnson, alias Crow [news reports, 1891]

14 September 2012 · 1 Comment

[Editor: These are reports on an incident which was the basis for Henry Lawson’s poem “Johnson, alias Crow”; being extracts from the general news sections of The Brisbane Courier, regarding the death in custody of H. Johnson in 1891. A further extract has been included, related … [Read more...] about Johnson, alias Crow [news reports, 1891]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: crime law and punishment, reference, SourceTrove, year1891

Labor Federation [5 May 1891]

29 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: The constitution of the Australasian Federation of Labour, adopted by the seventh Intercolonial Trades and Labor Congress held in 1891. Published in The Advertiser, 5 May 1891.] Labor Federation. The following is the full text of the scheme of federation as … [Read more...] about Labor Federation [5 May 1891]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: SourceTrove, unions, year1891

[Freedom of contract] [16 May 1891]

29 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This extract from an article, “Parliament of Labour: Doings at the Ballarat Trades and Labour Congress”, shows that the unions of 1891 shared similar issues with the unions of modern times. Published in The Worker, 16 May 1891.] On the seventh (and last) day of … [Read more...] about [Freedom of contract] [16 May 1891]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: SourceTrove, unions, year1891

Freedom on the Wallaby [poem by Henry Lawson, 16 May 1891]

11 May 2012 · 3 Comments

[Editor: This is one of the most well-known poems written by Henry Lawson. It was quoted by conservative Queensland parliamentarians as an example of the radicalism of The Worker newspaper (see the “Editor’s notes” section below). Published in The Worker (Brisbane, Qld.), 16 May … [Read more...] about Freedom on the Wallaby [poem by Henry Lawson, 16 May 1891]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Henry Lawson (1867-1922) (author), poem, recommended poetry, SourceTrove, year1891

Mustering song [song, 1905]

17 April 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This song was published in The Old Bush Songs (1905), edited by Banjo Paterson. It was previously published in The Queenslander, 19 December 1891.] Mustering song (Air: “So Early in the Morning”) The boss last night in the hut did say — “We start to muster … [Read more...] about Mustering song [song, 1905]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: song, SourceArchiveOrg, The Old Bush Songs (Banjo Paterson 1905), year1891, year1905

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