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[The new stamps] [re the new Tasmanian postage stamps, 2 January 1900]

4 February 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This untitled news item, regarding the new Tasmanian postage stamps, was published in The Daily Telegraph (Launceston, Tas.), 2 January 1900.] [The new stamps] The new stamps are being very severely criticised. Some people object to them on account of their size, … [Read more...] about [The new stamps] [re the new Tasmanian postage stamps, 2 January 1900]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, SourceTrove, Tasmanian non-royal postage stamps, year1900

The Naval Contingent: With the Australians in China [17 October 1900]

4 February 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article, regarding the Australian military expedition to China (1900-1901), was published in The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 17 October 1900.] The Naval Contingent. With the Australians in China. Ordered to Taku. To Garrison the North-West … [Read more...] about The Naval Contingent: With the Australians in China [17 October 1900]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Australian military expedition to China (1900-1901), Boxer Rebellion (1899-1901), SourceTrove, year1900

Books and Bookmen [an anecdote regarding an impromptu ship race, 11 January 1900]

23 March 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This anecdote, written at the time of the Boer War (1899-1902), is an extract from the “Books and Bookmen” column, published in Table Talk (Melbourne, Vic.), 11 January 1900.] Books and Bookmen. When the steamer Warrigal cleared Sydney Heads for Melbourne with … [Read more...] about Books and Bookmen [an anecdote regarding an impromptu ship race, 11 January 1900]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: anecdote, Boer War (1899-1902), SourceTrove, year1900

Books and Bookmen [a review of The Australian Girl and Other Verses, 11 January 1900]

22 March 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This review of The Australian Girl and Other Verses (by Ethel Castilla) is an extract from the “Books and Bookmen” column, published in Table Talk (Melbourne, Vic.), 11 January 1900.] Books and Bookmen. The Australian Girl and Other Verses is the title of a … [Read more...] about Books and Bookmen [a review of The Australian Girl and Other Verses, 11 January 1900]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: book review, Ethel Castilla (1861-1937) (subject), poetry review, SourceTrove, year1900

Love the Dreamer [poem by Norman L. Beurle, 29 September 1900]

12 May 2019 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Norman L. Beurle was published in The Australasian (Melbourne), 29 September 1900.] Love, the Dreamer. Love, the Dreamer, came to me One fair day in early spring;. Whispered, “Follow,” then each tree Laughed in joyous blossoming; Then the breath … [Read more...] about Love the Dreamer [poem by Norman L. Beurle, 29 September 1900]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Norman L. Beurle (1876-1931) (author), poem, publication The Australasian, SourceTrove, year1900

Prayer to the West [poem by Norman L. Beurle, 11 August 1900]

12 May 2019 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Norman L. Beurle was published in The Australasian (Melbourne), 11 August 1900.] Prayer to the West. Breeze of the Western World. Soft, like a dream-wind, blow; Caress the swelling sails unfurled; My love with thee doth go. Waves of the Western … [Read more...] about Prayer to the West [poem by Norman L. Beurle, 11 August 1900]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Norman L. Beurle (1876-1931) (author), poem, publication The Australasian, SourceTrove, year1900

The Children [poem by Norman L. Beurle, 12 May 1900]

12 May 2019 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Norman L. Beurle was published in The Weekly Times (Melbourne), 12 May 1900.] The Children. (To my old scholars.) Away in the city, years ago, I made me friends of the boys and girls; I warmed my heart in the golden glow Of smiling faces and … [Read more...] about The Children [poem by Norman L. Beurle, 12 May 1900]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Norman L. Beurle (1876-1931) (author), poem, SourceTrove, year1900

Absence [poem by Norman L. Beurle, 17 February 1900]

12 May 2019 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Norman L. Beurle was published in The Australasian (Melbourne), 17 February 1900.] Absence. I hear thy voice in whispered song of bird, In every note of spring’s returning lay, In every echo that the cliffs have heard From those white rollers in … [Read more...] about Absence [poem by Norman L. Beurle, 17 February 1900]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Norman L. Beurle (1876-1931) (author), poem, publication The Australasian, SourceTrove, year1900

Farrellesque reminiscenses [by W. T. Goodge, 22 January 1904]

24 April 2019 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article appeared in the column “Random Notes” (written by W. T. Goodge), published in The Western Champion, 22 January 1904.] Farrellesque reminiscenses. John Farrell is dead, and Australia has lost a front-rank journalist of remarkable versatility. He was a … [Read more...] about Farrellesque reminiscenses [by W. T. Goodge, 22 January 1904]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: John Farrell (1851-1904) (subject), SourceTrove, W. T. Goodge (1862-1909) (author), year1900

“Call All Hands” [letter, 21 April 1900]

23 April 2019 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This letter was published in The Daily Telegraph, 21 April 1900. The correspondent wrote regarding the song “Call All Hands”, by W. T. Goodge.] “Call All Hands.” The spirited verses, “Call All Hands,” by Mr. W. T. Goodge, of Orange, New South Wales, which first … [Read more...] about “Call All Hands” [letter, 21 April 1900]

Filed Under: letters to the editor Tagged With: letter to the editor, SourceTrove, W. T. Goodge (1862-1909) (subject), year1900

The sorrows of fame [by W. T. Goodge, 12 May 1900]

23 April 2019 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article by W. T. Goodge was published in the Orange Leader and Millthorpe Messenger (Orange, NSW), 12 May 1900.] The sorrows of fame. [I ask the indulgence of the readers of the LEADER that I may ease my soul of a feeling of desperate vexation at an outrage … [Read more...] about The sorrows of fame [by W. T. Goodge, 12 May 1900]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: copyright issues, SourceTrove, W. T. Goodge (1862-1909) (author), year1900

[After the rescue of the guns at Lindley] [22 November 1900]

10 May 2016 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This untitled item, from the time of the Boer War (1899-1902), is an extract from the “Personal” section, published in The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA), 22 November 1900. The use of sprigs of wattle as a patriotic keepsake is mentioned.] [After the rescue of the guns … [Read more...] about [After the rescue of the guns at Lindley] [22 November 1900]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Boer War (1899-1902), Eleanor Evelyn Beatrice Wemyss (1885-1961) (subject), SourceTrove, wattle, year1900

The Great Australian Adjective [25 February 1900]

10 May 2016 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: An article published in The West Australian Sunday Times, 25 February 1900.] The Great Australian Adjective. There is a certain word which is usually called the “great Australian adjective,” generally indicated in print by a ——, and extremely popular with bards … [Read more...] about The Great Australian Adjective [25 February 1900]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Australian language, SourceTrove, year1900

The story of the Oracle [short story by Henry Lawson]

25 March 2016 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: Published in Over the Sliprails, by Henry Lawson (1900).] The story of the Oracle “We young fellows,” said “Sympathy Joe” to Mitchell, after tea, in their first camp west the river — “and you and I are young fellows, comparatively — think we know the world. There … [Read more...] about The story of the Oracle [short story by Henry Lawson]

Filed Under: short stories and anecdotes Tagged With: Henry Lawson (1867-1922) (author), Over the Sliprails (Henry Lawson 1900), short story, SourceCAPF, year1900

The master’s mistake [short story by Henry Lawson]

25 March 2016 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: Published in Over the Sliprails, by Henry Lawson (1900).] The master’s mistake William Spencer stayed away from school that hot day, and “went swimming.” The master wrote a note to William’s father, and gave it to William’s brother Joe to carry home. “You’ll … [Read more...] about The master’s mistake [short story by Henry Lawson]

Filed Under: short stories and anecdotes Tagged With: Henry Lawson (1867-1922) (author), Over the Sliprails (Henry Lawson 1900), short story, SourceCAPF, year1900

Mitchell on the “sex” and other “problems” [short story by Henry Lawson]

25 March 2016 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: Published in Over the Sliprails, by Henry Lawson (1900).] Mitchell on the “sex” and other “problems.” “I agree with ‘T’ in last week’s Bulletin,” said Mitchell, after cogitating some time over the last drop of tea in his pannikin, held at various angles, “about … [Read more...] about Mitchell on the “sex” and other “problems” [short story by Henry Lawson]

Filed Under: short stories and anecdotes Tagged With: Henry Lawson (1867-1922) (author), Over the Sliprails (Henry Lawson 1900), short story, SourceCAPF, year1900

The selector’s daughter [short story by Henry Lawson]

25 March 2016 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A short story in four parts. Published in Over the Sliprails, by Henry Lawson (1900).] The selector’s daughter I. She rode slowly down the steep siding from the main road to a track in the bed of the Long Gully, the old grey horse picking his way zig-zag … [Read more...] about The selector’s daughter [short story by Henry Lawson]

Filed Under: short stories and anecdotes Tagged With: Henry Lawson (1867-1922) (author), Over the Sliprails (Henry Lawson 1900), short story, SourceCAPF, year1900

Two boys at Grinder Bros.’ [short story by Henry Lawson]

25 March 2016 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: Published in Over the Sliprails, by Henry Lawson (1900).] Two boys at Grinder Bros.’ Five or six half-grown larrikins sat on the cemented sill of the big window of Grinder Bros.’ Railway Coach Factory waiting for the work bell, and one of the number was Bill … [Read more...] about Two boys at Grinder Bros.’ [short story by Henry Lawson]

Filed Under: short stories and anecdotes Tagged With: Henry Lawson (1867-1922) (author), Over the Sliprails (Henry Lawson 1900), short story, SourceCAPF, year1900

“Seeing the last of you” [short story by Henry Lawson]

25 March 2016 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: Published in Over the Sliprails, by Henry Lawson (1900).] “Seeing the last of you” “When you’re going away by boat,” said Mitchell, “you ought to say good-bye to the women at home, and to the chaps at the last pub. I hate waiting on the wharf or up on deck when … [Read more...] about “Seeing the last of you” [short story by Henry Lawson]

Filed Under: short stories and anecdotes Tagged With: Henry Lawson (1867-1922) (author), Over the Sliprails (Henry Lawson 1900), short story, SourceCAPF, year1900

They wait on the wharf in black [short story by Henry Lawson]

25 March 2016 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: Published in Over the Sliprails, by Henry Lawson (1900).] They wait on the wharf in black “Seems to me that honest, hard-working men seem to accumulate the heaviest swags of trouble in this world.” — Steelman. Told by Mitchell’s mate. We were coming back … [Read more...] about They wait on the wharf in black [short story by Henry Lawson]

Filed Under: short stories and anecdotes Tagged With: Henry Lawson (1867-1922) (author), Over the Sliprails (Henry Lawson 1900), short story, SourceCAPF, year1900

Black Joe [short story by Henry Lawson]

25 March 2016 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: Published in Over the Sliprails, by Henry Lawson (1900).] Black Joe They called him Black Joe, and me White Joe, by way of distinction and for the convenience of his boss (my uncle), and my aunt, and mother; so, when we heard the cry of “Bla-a-ack Joe!” (the … [Read more...] about Black Joe [short story by Henry Lawson]

Filed Under: short stories and anecdotes Tagged With: Henry Lawson (1867-1922) (author), Over the Sliprails (Henry Lawson 1900), short story, SourceCAPF, year1900

New Year’s night [short story by Henry Lawson]

25 March 2016 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: Published in Over the Sliprails, by Henry Lawson (1900).] New Year’s night It was dark enough for anything in Dead Man’s Gap — a round, warm, close darkness, in which retreating sounds seemed to be cut off suddenly at a distance of a hundred yards or so, instead … [Read more...] about New Year’s night [short story by Henry Lawson]

Filed Under: short stories and anecdotes Tagged With: Henry Lawson (1867-1922) (author), New Year, Over the Sliprails (Henry Lawson 1900), short story, SourceCAPF, year1900

A daughter of Maoriland [short story by Henry Lawson]

25 March 2016 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: Published in Over the Sliprails, by Henry Lawson (1900).] A daughter of Maoriland A sketch of poor-class Maoris The new native-school teacher, who was “green,” “soft,” and poetical, and had a literary ambition, called her “August,” and fondly hoped to build a … [Read more...] about A daughter of Maoriland [short story by Henry Lawson]

Filed Under: short stories and anecdotes Tagged With: Henry Lawson (1867-1922) (author), Over the Sliprails (Henry Lawson 1900), short story, SourceCAPF, year1900

A case for the Oracle [short story by Henry Lawson]

25 March 2016 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: Published in Over the Sliprails, by Henry Lawson (1900).] A case for the Oracle The Oracle and I were camped together. The Oracle was a bricklayer by trade, and had two or three small contracts on hand. I was “doing a bit of house-painting”. There were a … [Read more...] about A case for the Oracle [short story by Henry Lawson]

Filed Under: short stories and anecdotes Tagged With: Henry Lawson (1867-1922) (author), Over the Sliprails (Henry Lawson 1900), short story, SourceCAPF, year1900

The Darling River [short story by Henry Lawson]

25 March 2016 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: Published in Over the Sliprails, by Henry Lawson (1900).] The Darling River The Darling — which is either a muddy gutter or a second Mississippi — is about six times as long as the distance, in a straight line, from its head to its mouth. The state of the river … [Read more...] about The Darling River [short story by Henry Lawson]

Filed Under: short stories and anecdotes Tagged With: Henry Lawson (1867-1922) (author), Over the Sliprails (Henry Lawson 1900), short story, SourceCAPF, year1900

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