[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]
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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]
The late Trooper Clancy [letters re the Boer War, 3 January 1901]
[Editor: These two letters, regarding the deaths of two Australian soldiers in the Boer War (1899-1902), were published in Riverina Times, Hay Standard, and Journal of Water Conservation (Hay, NSW), 3 January 1901.] The late Trooper Clancy. We have received the following … [Read more...] about The late Trooper Clancy [letters re the Boer War, 3 January 1901]
Threatened military “strike”: The question of pay [27 April 1901]
[Editor: This article, regarding dissatisfaction over pay in Australian military units, was published in The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 27 April 1901.] Threatened military “strike.” The question of pay. So strong is the feeling of dissatisfaction among the men of the … [Read more...] about Threatened military “strike”: The question of pay [27 April 1901]
Letter from Colonel Otter: The Sixth Contingent [Boer War letter, 27 April 1901]
[Editor: This letter, from Colonel Alfred Otter (1838-1920), regarding the Boer War (1899-1902), was published in The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 27 April 1901.] Letter from Colonel Otter. The Sixth Contingent. Pretoria, March 26. “Here we are at the front at last. We … [Read more...] about Letter from Colonel Otter: The Sixth Contingent [Boer War letter, 27 April 1901]
Rabbits and hares at Nerriga [10 September 1901]
[Editor: This brief article, about rabbits and hares destroying crops, was published in The Braidwood and Araluen Express and People’s Advocate (Braidwood, NSW), 10 September 1901.] Rabbits and hares at Nerriga. The “Nowra” Leader writes:— Rabbits are fast becoming a … [Read more...] about Rabbits and hares at Nerriga [10 September 1901]
Miner’s Right (Victoria) [for Harry Williams, 7 June 1901]
[Editor: This Miner’s Right was issued to Harry Williams, in Victoria, on 7 June 1901.] [Front of Miner’s Right] [Handwritten and stamped text has been rendered in italics.] Book 862 Victoria. No. 236 2s. 6d. … [Read more...] about Miner’s Right (Victoria) [for Harry Williams, 7 June 1901]
“Devil’s luck” [short story, 20 December 1901]
[Editor: This short story was published in The Westralian Worker (Kalgoorlie, WA), 20 December 1901.] “Devil’s luck.” For the Worker. By J.N. He was a most unlucky dog. Everything he touched, ended in failure. Did he buy scrip? The mine was sure to turn out a … [Read more...] about “Devil’s luck” [short story, 20 December 1901]
Sad case of drowning [25 June 1901]
[Editor: This article was published in The Benalla Standard (Benalla, Vic.), 25 June 1901.] Sad case of drowning. Quite a gloom was cast over the town yesterday afternoon when it became known that Joseph Ryan, a son of Mr Denis Ryan, had been drowned in a hole about 300 … [Read more...] about Sad case of drowning [25 June 1901]
[Crimes and court cases] [25 June 1901]
[Editor: These extracts, concerning crimes and court cases, were taken from the general news section of The Benalla Standard (Benalla, Vic.), 25 June 1901.] [Crimes and court cases] Police Court. — At the Benalla Police Court yesterday, before Mr Blackburne, J.P., F. C. … [Read more...] about [Crimes and court cases] [25 June 1901]
A relic of the past [25 June 1901]
[Editor: This short article, regarding the discovery of a pioneer’s tombstone, was taken from the general news section of The Benalla Standard (Benalla, Vic.), 25 June 1901.] A Relic of the Past. — A few days ago, as the groom at Frew’s Royal hotel, Wangaratta, was doing … [Read more...] about A relic of the past [25 June 1901]
A New Century’s Greeting [poem by T.C.C., 1 January 1901]
[Editor: This poem by T.C.C. was published in The Ballarat Star (Ballarat, Vic.), 1 January 1901.] A New Century’s Greeting. Hail, new-born Nation of the Southern Sea, Rich be the guerdon in the coming years, And through the shock of time may’st thou be free, Thy … [Read more...] about A New Century’s Greeting [poem by T.C.C., 1 January 1901]
The Australian Commonwealth [poem by Ethel Brown Jackson, 1 January 1901]
[Editor: This poem by Ethel Brown Jackson was published in The Ballarat Star (Ballarat, Vic.), 1 January 1901.] The Australian Commonwealth. Truly we be one people all, Now join we hands as one, In union strong to glory great, So shall our race be run. Man’s lines may … [Read more...] about The Australian Commonwealth [poem by Ethel Brown Jackson, 1 January 1901]
The Coming Crawl [poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, 5 May 1901]
[Editor: A poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, regarding the visit of the Duke and Duchess of York to Australia in 1901. Published in The West Australian Sunday Times, 5 May 1901. A different version of the same poem, entitled “In the Event”, was written with reference to Kalgoorlie … [Read more...] about The Coming Crawl [poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, 5 May 1901]
“In the Event” [poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, 5 May 1901]
[Editor: A poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, regarding the visit of the Duke and Duchess of York to Australia in 1901. Published in The Sun (Kalgoorlie, WA), 5 May 1901. A different version of the same poem, entitled “The Coming Crawl”, was written with reference to Fremantle and Perth … [Read more...] about “In the Event” [poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, 5 May 1901]
The effect of religion on the formation of character [essay by Norman L. Beurle, 21 March 1901]
[Editor: This essay by Norman L. Beurle was published in The Ballarat Star, 21 March 1901; it was the winning entry in the essay section of the Ballarat literary competition in October 1900.] The effect of religion on the formation of character. (A first prize essay, … [Read more...] about The effect of religion on the formation of character [essay by Norman L. Beurle, 21 March 1901]
His Inheritance [poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, 28 April 1901]
[Editor: This poem by “Dryblower” Murphy was published in The West Australian Sunday Times (Perth, WA), 28 April 1901.] His Inheritance. “After the departure of such an able man as Sir John Forrest, any Premier would find great difficulty in administering satisfactorily … [Read more...] about His Inheritance [poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, 28 April 1901]
Keep off the grass [11 October 1901]
[Editor: An editorial critical of the Barton government’s acceptance of the British government’s directive to not create an explicitly racial immigration law. Published in The Independent (Deniliquin, NSW), 11 October 1901.] Keep off the grass. “When in doubt, play … [Read more...] about Keep off the grass [11 October 1901]
[A dusty old dryblower from the Fields] [28 April 1901]
[Editor: An anecdote (possibly by “Dryblower” Murphy) published in the “Variety Vamps and Sunday Satires” column in The West Australian Sunday Times, 28 April 1901.] [A dusty old dryblower from the Fields] A dusty old dryblower from the Fields recently arrived in … [Read more...] about [A dusty old dryblower from the Fields] [28 April 1901]
Exit Moran [poem, 28 April 1901]
[Editor: A poem (possibly by “Dryblower” Murphy) published in the column “A Mingled Yarn” in The Sun (Kalgoorlie, WA), 28 April 1901.] Exit Moran. The imbecile romps where the angels are frighted, Some poet observed; So Minister Moran disported and skited, By impudence … [Read more...] about Exit Moran [poem, 28 April 1901]