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year1901

“Devil’s luck” [short story, 20 December 1901]

17 May 2022 · Leave a Comment

[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]

Filed Under: short stories and anecdotes Tagged With: 500x500, publication The Westralian Worker, short story, SourceTrove, year1901

Sad case of drowning [25 June 1901]

1 June 2021 · Leave a Comment

[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]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: SourceTrove, tragedies, year1901

[Crimes and court cases] [25 June 1901]

1 June 2021 · Leave a Comment

[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]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: crime law and punishment, SourceTrove, year1901

A relic of the past [25 June 1901]

1 June 2021 · Leave a Comment

[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]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Australian pioneers, SourceTrove, year1901

A New Century’s Greeting [poem by T.C.C., 1 January 1901]

20 May 2021 · Leave a Comment

[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]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: federation poetry, poem, SourceTrove, T.C.C. (author), year1901

The Australian Commonwealth [poem by Ethel Brown Jackson, 1 January 1901]

20 May 2021 · Leave a Comment

[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]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: federation poetry, poem, SourceTrove, year1901

The Coming Crawl [poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, 5 May 1901]

30 November 2020 · Leave a Comment

[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]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Dryblower Murphy (1866-1939) (author), poem, SourceTrove, year1901

“In the Event” [poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, 5 May 1901]

30 November 2020 · Leave a Comment

[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]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Dryblower Murphy (1866-1939) (author), poem, SourceTrove, year1901

The effect of religion on the formation of character [essay by Norman L. Beurle, 21 March 1901]

13 May 2019 · Leave a Comment

[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]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Christianity, Norman L. Beurle (1876-1931) (author), religion, SourceTrove, year1901

His Inheritance [poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, 28 April 1901]

26 April 2017 · Leave a Comment

[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]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: @ graphics added, Dryblower Murphy (1866-1939) (author), John Forrest (1847-1918) (subject), poem, SourceTrove, year1901

Keep off the grass [11 October 1901]

10 May 2016 · Leave a Comment

[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]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Edmund Barton (1849-1920) (subject), Joseph Chamberlain (1836-1914) (subject), racial attitudes, racial purity (White Australia), SourceTrove, White Australia Policy, year1901

[A dusty old dryblower from the Fields] [28 April 1901]

22 December 2015 · Leave a Comment

[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]

Filed Under: short stories and anecdotes Tagged With: anecdote, humorous anecdote, likely author is Dryblower Murphy, poem, SourceTrove, year1901

Exit Moran [poem, 28 April 1901]

22 December 2015 · Leave a Comment

[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]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Charles John Moran (1868-1936) (subject), Editor’s notes additional, likely author is Dryblower Murphy, poem, SourceTrove, year1901

Vice Versa [poem, 28 April 1901]

22 December 2015 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A poem (possibly by “Dryblower” Murphy) published in the “Variety Vamps and Sunday Satires” column in The West Australian Sunday Times, 28 April 1901.] Vice Versa. News Item:— “The Government are considering the advisability of putting down bores on the site of … [Read more...] about Vice Versa [poem, 28 April 1901]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Editor’s notes additional, likely author is Dryblower Murphy, poem, SourceTrove, year1901

[The Imbecile Romps where the Angels are Frighted] [poem, 28 April 1901]

22 December 2015 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A poem (possibly by “Dryblower” Murphy) published in the “Variety Vamps and Sunday Satires” column in The West Australian Sunday Times, 28 April 1901.] [The Imbecile Romps where the Angels are Frighted] Extract from an election screech by Mr. J. C. Brickhill:— … [Read more...] about [The Imbecile Romps where the Angels are Frighted] [poem, 28 April 1901]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: likely author is Dryblower Murphy, poem, SourceTrove, year1901

[The Bite that Snapped a Boat in Two] [poem, 28 April 1901]

22 December 2015 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A poem (possibly by “Dryblower” Murphy) published in the “Variety Vamps and Sunday Satires” column in The West Australian Sunday Times, 28 April 1901.] [The Bite that Snapped a Boat in Two] A contemporary in detailing the various difficulties under which live … [Read more...] about [The Bite that Snapped a Boat in Two] [poem, 28 April 1901]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: likely author is Dryblower Murphy, poem, SourceTrove, year1901

Deposed [poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, 28 April 1901]

22 December 2015 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, published in the “Variety Vamps and Sunday Satires” column in The West Australian Sunday Times, 28 April 1901.] Deposed. By Dryblower. M’Stingaree stepped from the boat to the pier In a doleful, despairing condition, And we … [Read more...] about Deposed [poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, 28 April 1901]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Dryblower Murphy (1866-1939) (author), poem, SourceTrove, year1901

Birth of a nation: Historical sketch [1 January 1901]

6 November 2015 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: An article regarding the Federation of Australia. Published in The Brisbane Courier, 1 January 1901.] Birth of a nation. Historical sketch. Though the first discovery of Australia is still to a large extent in the region of uncertainty, it has generally been … [Read more...] about Birth of a nation: Historical sketch [1 January 1901]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: federation of Australia, SourceTrove, year1901

A Twilight Song [poem, 9 March 1901]

1 November 2014 · 2 Comments

[Editor: This poem by Norman L. Beurle was published in The Australasian (Melbourne), 9 March 1901.] A Twilight Song When the birds awake in the morning, And the dew is on the grass, There comes a tremulous whisper, As the fading shadows pass. And I listen, hoping, … [Read more...] about A Twilight Song [poem, 9 March 1901]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: good poetry, Norman L. Beurle (1876-1931) (author), poem, publication The Australasian, SourceTrove, year1901

Extracts from the “Verse and Worse” column [26 May 1901]

23 September 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: Some extracts from “Dryblower” Murphy’s “Verse and Worse” column. Published in The West Australian Sunday Times, 26 May 1901.] Verse — and Worse. A politician publican of Fremantle was recently delivering an impassioned address to a group of coal lumpers in his … [Read more...] about Extracts from the “Verse and Worse” column [26 May 1901]

Filed Under: short stories and anecdotes Tagged With: anecdote, Dryblower Murphy (1866-1939) (author), SourceTrove, year1901

Our Police May Strive to Keep in Check [poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, 26 May 1901]

23 September 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: An untitled poem printed in “Dryblower” Murphy’s “Verse and Worse” column. Published in The West Australian Sunday Times, 26 May 1901.] [Our Police May Strive to Keep in Check] As the alleged well-informed English papers see us: “In the cities and large towns of … [Read more...] about Our Police May Strive to Keep in Check [poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, 26 May 1901]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Dryblower Murphy (1866-1939) (author), poem, SourceTrove, year1901

Like All Possessing Royal Blood [poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, 26 May 1901]

23 September 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: An untitled poem printed in “Dryblower” Murphy’s “Verse and Worse” column. Published in The West Australian Sunday Times, 26 May 1901.] [Like All Possessing Royal Blood] Royal visit item: “It has been decided that no good could be confidently expected from the … [Read more...] about Like All Possessing Royal Blood [poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, 26 May 1901]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Dryblower Murphy (1866-1939) (author), poem, SourceTrove, year1901

To the Jam from the Land of the Southern Cross [poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, 26 May 1901]

23 September 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: An untitled poem printed in “Dryblower” Murphy’s “Verse and Worse” column. Published in The West Australian Sunday Times, 26 May 1901.] [To the Jam from the Land of the Southern Cross] S. Africa cable:— “London, May 22. — “The War Office has purchased 1,678 tons … [Read more...] about To the Jam from the Land of the Southern Cross [poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, 26 May 1901]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Dryblower Murphy (1866-1939) (author), poem, SourceTrove, year1901

The Awakening [poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, 26 May 1901]

23 September 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A poem by “Dryblower” Murphy. Published in The West Australian Sunday Times, 26 May 1901.] The Awakening. By Dryblower. Last week the “Morning Herald” moaned and maundered through a whole sub-leader in an obvious, but weak-kneed attempt to puff the Arnold … [Read more...] about The Awakening [poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, 26 May 1901]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Dryblower Murphy (1866-1939) (author), poem, SourceTrove, year1901

The Penalty [poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, 26 May 1901]

23 September 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A poem by “Dryblower” Murphy. Published in The West Australian Sunday Times, 26 May 1901.] The Penalty. By Dryblower. There are mothers and sisters weeping low in cottage and stately hall, The widow’s piteous sobs are heard for the dead on the lonely … [Read more...] about The Penalty [poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, 26 May 1901]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Boer War (1899-1902), Dryblower Murphy (1866-1939) (author), poem, SourceTrove, year1901

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