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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]

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

17 March 2014 · 1 Comment

[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]

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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]

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