[Editor: This obituary, regarding Patrick Quinn, a pioneer settler, was published in the Cootamundra Herald (Cootamundra, NSW), 20 June 1891.] Mr. Patrick Quinn. In Wednesday’s Herald we recorded the death of one of the pioneer settlers in the Stockinbingal portion of … [Read more...] about Mr. Patrick Quinn [obituary, 20 June 1891]
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The law to take its course [29 April 1891]
[Editor: This article, regarding two men sentenced to capital punishment, was published in The Bendigo Advertiser (Sandhurst, Vic.), 29 April 1891.] The law to take its course. — A meeting of the Executive Council was held yesterday, when the cases of Johnston, sentenced … [Read more...] about The law to take its course [29 April 1891]
To Rolf Boldrewood [poem by B. H. Boake, 9 October 1891]
[Editor: This poem, by Barcroft Boake, was published in The Albury Banner, and Wodonga Express (Albury, NSW), 9 October 1891.] To Rolf Boldrewood. I cannot climb fame’s tower and ring An ever-sounding chime, I only have the art to string Poor phrases into rhyme, Nor … [Read more...] about To Rolf Boldrewood [poem by B. H. Boake, 9 October 1891]
His new love and his old friend [short story, by “Surcingle” (Barcroft H. Boake), 21 March 1891]
[Editor: This short story, by “Surcingle” (Barcroft H. Boake), was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 21 March 1891.] His new love and his old friend (For The Bulletin.) In the stuffy, tin-roofed shed that did duty as court-house, at Combalong, sat Trooper … [Read more...] about His new love and his old friend [short story, by “Surcingle” (Barcroft H. Boake), 21 March 1891]
The Unbidden Guest [poem by Mary Hannay Foott, 26 December 1891]
[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]
A kangaroo drive [3 August 1891]
[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]
Australia’s Heroes [poem by Harry Stockdale, 14 March 1891]
[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]
The Bare Belled Ewe [song, 5 December 1891 (“Click Go the Shears”)]
[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”)]
Some Australian women. Part VI. [4 July 1891]
[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]
Some Australian women. Part V. Prominent social workers. [6 June 1891]
[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]
Some Australian women. Part IV. [23 May 1891]
[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]
Some Australian women: Part III. Four Australian Artists. [9 May 1891]
[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]
Some Australian women. Part II. — ‘Tasma.’ [25 April 1891]
[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]
Some Australian women. Part I. [11 April 1891]
[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]
The Christmas Angel [poem by Mary Hannay Foott, 26 December 1891]
[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]
Johnson, alias Crow [news reports, 1891]
[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]
Labor Federation [5 May 1891]
[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]
[Freedom of contract] [16 May 1891]
[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]
Freedom on the Wallaby [poem by Henry Lawson, 16 May 1891]
[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]
Mustering song [song, 1905]
[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]