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Our Old and New Year [poem by Philip D. Lorimer, 30 December 1893]

1 January 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem, by Philip Durham Lorimer, was published in The Illawarra Mercury (Wollongong, NSW), 30 December 1893.] Our Old and New Year. The old year is out, and the new has begun With the chiming of bells in the air, The crowd surges forth to the beautiful … [Read more...] about Our Old and New Year [poem by Philip D. Lorimer, 30 December 1893]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: 500x500, New Year, Philip Durham Lorimer (1843- 1897) (author), poem, SourceTrove, year1893

The Swagmen of the Darling! [by A. E. Grace, 25 February 1893]

3 September 2020 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by A. E. Grace was published in The Worker (Brisbane, Qld.), 25 February 1893.] The Swagmen of the Darling! Does a thought ever come to the men of the city, Who know nought of bush life — its troubles and trials — Of their brothers who merit a share … [Read more...] about The Swagmen of the Darling! [by A. E. Grace, 25 February 1893]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: poem, SourceTrove, temperance poetry, year1893

The Snagger’s Lament [poem by T. C. Luke, 15 March 1893]

26 June 2020 · 3 Comments

[Editor: This poem by T. C. Luke was published in The Shearers’ and General Laborers’ Record (Newport, Vic.), 15 March 1893.] The Snagger’s Lament. I’m only a snagger, you know me, I thought I would tackle the game; I reckoned some fast man would show me The path that … [Read more...] about The Snagger’s Lament [poem by T. C. Luke, 15 March 1893]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: poem, publication The Shearers’ and General Laborers’ Record, shearers, SourceQldUni, year1893

Looking forward: Freedom of contract in 1923 [satirical article, 15 March 1893]

26 June 2020 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This satirical article focuses on the concept of “freedom of contract” (a tactic used by employers to undermine union awards); written in 1893, this fictional story was set in 1923 (30 years in the future). It was published in The Shearers’ and General Laborers’ Record … [Read more...] about Looking forward: Freedom of contract in 1923 [satirical article, 15 March 1893]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: freedom of contract, publication The Shearers’ and General Laborers’ Record, set in the future, SourceQldUni, union issues, year1893

A Queensland back block story in verse [“Lambing Down His Cheque” poem, 15 March 1893]

26 June 2020 · 2 Comments

[Editor: This poem was published in The Shearers’ and General Laborers’ Record (Newport, Vic.), 15 March 1893.] A Queensland back block story in verse. No resident of Australian towns or cities for any length of time, however ignorant of the customs of the Australian … [Read more...] about A Queensland back block story in verse [“Lambing Down His Cheque” poem, 15 March 1893]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: poem, publication The Shearers’ and General Laborers’ Record, shearers, SourceQldUni, year1893

Courtroom anecdote [15 March 1893]

20 June 2020 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This untitled anecdote is an extract from the “Humula” column, published in The Shearers’ and General Laborers’ Record (Newport, Vic.), 15 March 1893.] [Courtroom anecdote] “John Smith, alias Jones, alias Armstrong,” yelled the Sergeant in a back-block police … [Read more...] about Courtroom anecdote [15 March 1893]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: humorous anecdotes, publication The Shearers’ and General Laborers’ Record, SourceQldUni, year1893

Secretary’s report [by W. G. Spence, 15 March 1893]

20 June 2020 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This report by W. G. Spence was circulated prior to the 1893 conference of the General Laborers’ Union. It was published in The Shearers’ and General Laborers’ Record (Newport, Vic.), 15 March 1893.] Secretary’s report. To the members. Ladies and Gentlemen — I … [Read more...] about Secretary’s report [by W. G. Spence, 15 March 1893]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: General Laborers’ Union, publication The Shearers’ and General Laborers’ Record, SourceQldUni, union issues, W. G. Spence (1846-1926) (author), year1893

Resume of my work in connection with the General Laborers’ Union, commencing August 1, 1892 [by Rose Summerfield, 15 March 1893]

20 June 2020 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This report by Rose Summerfield was circulated prior to the 1893 conference of the General Laborers’ Union. It was published in The Shearers’ and General Laborers’ Record (Newport, Vic.), 15 March 1893.] Resume of my work in connection with the General Laborers’ … [Read more...] about Resume of my work in connection with the General Laborers’ Union, commencing August 1, 1892 [by Rose Summerfield, 15 March 1893]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Australian Workers’ Union, General Laborers’ Union, publication The Shearers’ and General Laborers’ Record, Rose Summerfield, SourceQldUni, union issues, year1893

The Labor Press of Australasia [15 March 1893]

20 June 2020 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article was published in The Shearers’ and General Laborers’ Record (Newport, Vic.), 15 March 1893. Aside from the introductory paragraph, the article is a republication of text from the Review of Reviews (Melbourne, Vic.).] The Labor press of … [Read more...] about The Labor Press of Australasia [15 March 1893]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: labor journals, labor literature, publication The Shearers’ and General Laborers’ Record, SourceQldUni, year1893

Questions of interest [by W. Percy, 15 March 1893]

19 June 2020 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article by W. Percy suggests that the Amalgamated Shearers’ Union should establish a strike fund, as well as implement a scheme to assist workers financially when they fall ill or become incapacitated (this was in the days before the advent of sick leave, universal … [Read more...] about Questions of interest [by W. Percy, 15 March 1893]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Amalgamated Shearers’ Union, publication The Shearers’ and General Laborers’ Record, sickness benefits, SourceQldUni, union issues, union strike fund, William Percy, year1893

[New Australia] [15 March 1893]

19 June 2020 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This untitled item about the “New Australia” colonists is an extract from the “Notes of the Month” column, published in The Shearers’ and General Laborers’ Record (Newport, Vic.), 15 March 1893.] [New Australia] Have the New Australia parties who are about to … [Read more...] about [New Australia] [15 March 1893]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: New Australia movement, publication The Shearers’ and General Laborers’ Record, SourceQldUni, year1893

The Australian Pioneers [poem, 5 January 1893]

28 October 2015 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A poem published in the Kilmore Free Press, 5 January 1893.] The Australian Pioneers. Honor those men of old, Honor the Pioneers. Men whose hearts were brave and bold, Undaunted by trials or fears. Men, who dangers braved, unknown; In their search for a new … [Read more...] about The Australian Pioneers [poem, 5 January 1893]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: poem, SourceTrove, year1893

The pioneers of gold discovery on Bendigo [28 October 1893]

17 March 2014 · 3 Comments

[Editor: An article published in the The Bendigo Advertiser, 28 October 1893.] The pioneers of gold discovery on Bendigo. The following is the text of the paper read by Mr. A. S. Bailes, M.P., at the meeting of the local branch of the A.N.A., on Thursday:— Mr. … [Read more...] about The pioneers of gold discovery on Bendigo [28 October 1893]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Bendigo (Victoria), gold rushes, goldfields, SourceTrove, year1893

My Mate Bill [song, 1905]

13 April 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This song was published in The Old Bush Songs (1905), edited by Banjo Paterson. It was previously published (with minor variations) in The Independent, 28 October 1893, which cites The Bulletin as its source. It was also published (with minor variations) in The Bulletin … [Read more...] about My Mate Bill [song, 1905]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: song, SourceArchiveOrg, The Old Bush Songs (Banjo Paterson 1905), year1893, year1905

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