[Editor: This article, regarding White Australia, Joseph Chamberlain (the UK’s Secretary of State for the Colonies), and the British government’s rejection of the Sugar Works Guarantee Act Amendment Bill 1901 (Qld.), was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 22 June … [Read more...] about The Jap. on the horizon [The Bulletin, 22 June 1901]
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Going North: About the East: Some reflections: The coloured invasion of Australia: The battle of Thursday Island [by “Banjo” Paterson, 31 August 1901]
[Editor: This article, by “Banjo” Paterson, regarding his travels in northern Queensland (including some commentary on non-Europeans), as well as an eyewitness account of a race riot on Thursday Island, was published in The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 31 August 1901. A … [Read more...] about Going North: About the East: Some reflections: The coloured invasion of Australia: The battle of Thursday Island [by “Banjo” Paterson, 31 August 1901]
Prohibited immigrants: The educational test [21 December 1901]
[Editor: This article, regarding a speech in the Australian Senate by Gregor McGregor, regarding the Immigration Restriction Bill, was published in The Herald (Adelaide, SA), 21 December 1901. When it became law, the Immigration Restriction Act formed the foundation of the White … [Read more...] about Prohibited immigrants: The educational test [21 December 1901]
Friday, December 20, 1901 [re the Immigration Restriction Bill, 20 December 1901]
[Editor: This article, regarding the Immigration Restriction Bill, was published in The Crookwell Gazette, and Settlers’ Advocate (Crookwell, NSW), 20 December 1901. When it became law, the Immigration Restriction Act formed the foundation of the White Australia … [Read more...] about Friday, December 20, 1901 [re the Immigration Restriction Bill, 20 December 1901]
Federal Parliament: The Senate [re the Immigration Restriction Bill, 7 December 1901]
[Editor: This article, largely regarding the Immigration Restriction Bill, was published in The Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Qld.), 7 December 1901. When it became law, the Immigration Restriction Act formed the foundation of the White Australia Policy.] Federal … [Read more...] about Federal Parliament: The Senate [re the Immigration Restriction Bill, 7 December 1901]
The Federal Parliament: The Senate: Kanaka Bill passed [6 December 1901]
[Editor: This article, regarding the Immigration Restriction Bill, was published in the Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners’ Advocate (Newcastle, NSW), 6 December 1901. When it became law, the Immigration Restriction Act formed the foundation of the White Australia … [Read more...] about The Federal Parliament: The Senate: Kanaka Bill passed [6 December 1901]
In the Senate: Immigration restriction [6 December 1901]
[Editor: This article, regarding the Immigration Restriction Bill, was published in The Herald (Melbourne, Vic.), 6 December 1901. When it became law, the Immigration Restriction Act formed the foundation of the White Australia Policy.] In the Senate. Immigration … [Read more...] about In the Senate: Immigration restriction [6 December 1901]
Immigration Restriction Bill [29 October 1901]
[Editor: This article, regarding the Immigration Restriction Bill, was published in The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 29 October 1901. When it became law, the Immigration Restriction Act formed the foundation of the White Australia Policy.] Immigration Restriction Bill. The … [Read more...] about Immigration Restriction Bill [29 October 1901]
Immigration Restriction Bill [The Brisbane Courier, 16 September 1901]
[Editor: This article, regarding the Immigration Restriction Bill, was published in The Brisbane Courier (Brisbane, Qld.), 16 September 1901. When it became law, the Immigration Restriction Act formed the foundation of the White Australia Policy. In its last paragraph, this … [Read more...] about Immigration Restriction Bill [The Brisbane Courier, 16 September 1901]
Immigration Restriction Bill: Brilliant speech by the hon. A. Deakin [14 September 1901]
[Editor: This article, reporting on a speech in federal parliament by Alfred Deakin, regarding the Immigration Restriction Bill, was published in The Toowoomba Chronicle and Darling Downs General Advertiser (Toowoomba, Qld.), 14 September 1901. When it became law, the Immigration … [Read more...] about Immigration Restriction Bill: Brilliant speech by the hon. A. Deakin [14 September 1901]
A nigger-state politician’s extraordinary yearning for a White Australia [The Bulletin, 14 September 1901]
[Editor: This article, regarding Premier Philp (of Queensland) and the federal Immigration Restriction Bill, was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 14 September 1901. When it became law, the Immigration Restriction Act formed the foundation of the White Australia … [Read more...] about A nigger-state politician’s extraordinary yearning for a White Australia [The Bulletin, 14 September 1901]
House of Representatives: Post and Telegraph Bill: White labor question [6 September 1901]
[Editor: This article, which refers to the Post and Telegraph Bill, is an extract from a report on proceedings in the Australian parliament, published in The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW), 6 September 1901. When it became law, the Post and Telegraph Act played a minor role in the … [Read more...] about House of Representatives: Post and Telegraph Bill: White labor question [6 September 1901]
Immigration Restriction Bill [30 August 1901]
[Editor: This article, regarding the Immigration Restriction Bill, was published in The Coolamon Echo (Coolamon, NSW), 30 August 1901. When it became law, the Immigration Restriction Act formed the foundation of the White Australia Policy.] Immigration Restriction Bill. A … [Read more...] about Immigration Restriction Bill [30 August 1901]
[Dr. Maxwell’s report on the labour aspect of the sugar industry] [13 August 1901]
[Editor: This untitled article, regarding the Australian sugar industry and Kanakas, is an extract from the general news section published in The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 13 August 1901.] [Dr. Maxwell’s report on the labour aspect of the sugar industry] Dr. Maxwell’s … [Read more...] about [Dr. Maxwell’s report on the labour aspect of the sugar industry] [13 August 1901]
[“Australia was given to the free Australian people”] [re the Immigration Restriction Bill, 13 August 1901]
[Editor: This untitled article, regarding the Immigration Restriction Bill, is an extract from the general news section published in The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 13 August 1901. When it became law, the Immigration Restriction Act formed the foundation of the White Australia … [Read more...] about [“Australia was given to the free Australian people”] [re the Immigration Restriction Bill, 13 August 1901]
The sugar industry: Kanaka labour question: Dr. Maxwell’s report [12 August 1901]
[Editor: This article, regarding the Australian sugar industry and Kanakas, was published in The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 12 August 1901.] The sugar industry. Kanaka labour question. Dr. Maxwell’s report. Brisbane, Sunday. The report of Dr. Maxwell, sugar expert … [Read more...] about The sugar industry: Kanaka labour question: Dr. Maxwell’s report [12 August 1901]
Immigration Restriction Bill [The Sydney Morning Herald, 26 July 1901]
[Editor: This article, regarding the Immigration Restriction Bill, was published in The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 26 July 1901. When it became law, the Immigration Restriction Act formed the foundation of the White Australia Policy.] Immigration Restriction … [Read more...] about Immigration Restriction Bill [The Sydney Morning Herald, 26 July 1901]
Immigration Restriction Bill [The Bendigo Advertiser, 26 July 1901]
[Editor: This article, regarding the Immigration Restriction Bill, was published in The Bendigo Advertiser (Bendigo, Vic.), 26 July 1901. When it became law, the Immigration Restriction Act formed the foundation of the White Australia Policy.] Immigration Restriction … [Read more...] about Immigration Restriction Bill [The Bendigo Advertiser, 26 July 1901]
The refusal of the royal assent to the Sugar Works Guarantee Act Amendment Bill [speech by Thomas Givens, Queensland Hansard, 17 July 1901]
[Editor: This speech, given by Thomas Givens (Labor Party) in the Queensland parliament, regarding the refusal of the royal assent to the Sugar Works Guarantee Act Amendment Bill (Qld.), was published in Parliamentary Debates (Hansard, State of Queensland) for 17 July … [Read more...] about The refusal of the royal assent to the Sugar Works Guarantee Act Amendment Bill [speech by Thomas Givens, Queensland Hansard, 17 July 1901]
Labour-in-Politics Convention: Third day: Wednesday, July 3 [6 July 1901]
[Editor: This article, regarding the proceedings of the third day (3 July 1901) of the Queensland Labor Party’s 1901 Convention, was published in The Worker (Brisbane, Qld.), 6 July 1901. It includes a section regarding the refusal of the royal assent to the Sugar Works Guarantee … [Read more...] about Labour-in-Politics Convention: Third day: Wednesday, July 3 [6 July 1901]
Sugar Works Guarantee Act: Royal Assent withheld: Labour difficulties the reason [28 May 1901]
[Editor: This article, regarding the Sugar Works Guarantee Act Amendment Bill 1901 (Qld.), was published in The Telegraph (Brisbane, Qld.), 28 May 1901.] Sugar Works Guarantee Act. Royal Assent withheld. Labour difficulties the reason. The Government has received … [Read more...] about Sugar Works Guarantee Act: Royal Assent withheld: Labour difficulties the reason [28 May 1901]
In Memoriam [re Australian military personnel (Australian naval expedition to China), The Daily Telegraph, 9 November 1901]
[Editor: An extract from the “In Memoriam” notices, regarding Australian military personnel, published in The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW), 9 November 1901.] In Memoriam. STEEL. — In fond remembrance of the late Staff-Surgeon Steel, who died on active service at Pekin, … [Read more...] about In Memoriam [re Australian military personnel (Australian naval expedition to China), The Daily Telegraph, 9 November 1901]
Deaths [re Australian military personnel (Boer War), The Age, 23 January 1901]
[Editor: An extract from the “Deaths” notices, regarding Australian military personnel, published in The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 23 January 1901.] Deaths. LANGLEY. — On the 12th January, killed on active service at Naauwpoort, Transvaal, Bertie, the eldest beloved son of … [Read more...] about Deaths [re Australian military personnel (Boer War), The Age, 23 January 1901]
Fallen in the war: Memorial to Lieutenant Harriott [The Daily Telegraph, 30 April 1901]
[Editor: This article, regarding a memorial to Lieutenant William Rupert Harriott, who died during the Boer War (1899-1902), was published in The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW), 30 April 1901.] Fallen in the war. Memorial to Lieutenant Harriott. A large gathering … [Read more...] about Fallen in the war: Memorial to Lieutenant Harriott [The Daily Telegraph, 30 April 1901]
The Boer War [mistaken report of a death, 27 April 1901; several items]
[Editor: Reproduced below are three items regarding Lieutenant Kenneth James Beatty, who was incorrectly reported as dead during the Boer War (1899-1902). The first article, regarding the Boer War and the death of Lieutenant Beatty, was published in The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), … [Read more...] about The Boer War [mistaken report of a death, 27 April 1901; several items]