[Editor: This obituary, regarding Duncan Gillies, was published in The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser (Sydney, NSW), 16 September 1903.] Mr. Duncan Gillies. Mr. Duncan Gillies, Speaker of the Victorian Legislative Assembly, was found dead in his bath at the … [Read more...] about Mr. Duncan Gillies [16 September 1903]
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Income tax: Pays double and a fine [two items, September 1903]
[Editor: Reproduced below are two items regarding a man being fined for an income tax violation.] Income tax. Pays double and a fine. At the Brunswick Court this morning Phillip Hellyer was proceeded against for having failed to furnish the Income Tax Commissioner with … [Read more...] about Income tax: Pays double and a fine [two items, September 1903]
The School of Gately [The Bulletin, 28 March 1903]
[Editor: This article, about hangmen in Victoria, was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 28 March 1903.] The School of Gately. [For The Bulletin.] When Victorian hangman Gately disappeared beyond human ken, the choice of the experts fell upon John Upjohn, a … [Read more...] about The School of Gately [The Bulletin, 28 March 1903]
“Scribo” on a forgotten murder [28 March 1903]
[Editor: This article, about a possible wrongful conviction for murder, was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 28 March 1903.] “Scribo” on a forgotten murder: Reported for a Melbourne daily at Castlemaine in ’66 the trial of David Young, the alleged Daylesford … [Read more...] about “Scribo” on a forgotten murder [28 March 1903]
Memoranda: To Joe Swallow [poem by John Le Gay Brereton, 8 October 1903]
[Editor: This poem by John Le Gay Brereton was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 8 October 1903. The poem is addressed to “Joe Swallow”, which was one of Henry Lawson’s pseudonyms (Brereton and Lawson were good friends).] Memoranda To Joe Swallow. When your … [Read more...] about Memoranda: To Joe Swallow [poem by John Le Gay Brereton, 8 October 1903]
One Australian Girl [The Bulletin, 1 October 1903, about Mary Gilmore]
[Editor: This article about Mary Gilmore was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 1 October 1903. The first part is a review of Mary Gilmore’s poetry; the second part is about her life, written by Mary Gilmore (aside from the introductory paragraph), especially concentrating … [Read more...] about One Australian Girl [The Bulletin, 1 October 1903, about Mary Gilmore]
The Little Brown Egotist [poem by W. T. Goodge, 14 June 1903]
[Editor: This poem by W. T. Goodge was published in Truth, 14 June 1903.] “The Little Brown Egotist” (Written for “Truth.”) [The Bellambi Coal Company entertained the officers of the Japanese Squadron at their mine on Thursday, and the manager, Mr. Waley, before the … [Read more...] about The Little Brown Egotist [poem by W. T. Goodge, 14 June 1903]
Australia [Australia Day celebration, 2 February 1903]
[Editor: An article about an Anniversary Day (Australia Day) celebration on 26 January 1903. Published in The Daily Telegraph, 2 February 1903.] Australia. At the A.N.A. dinner in Melbourne on Anniversary Day Mr Deakin, on behalf of the Commonwealth, responded to the … [Read more...] about Australia [Australia Day celebration, 2 February 1903]
The Bold Jack Donohue [song, 29 August 1903]
[Editor: A song about Jack Donohue, the bushranger. Published in the Evening News, 29 August 1903.] The Bold Jack Donohue. To the Editor of the “Evening News.” Sir. — I see by this evening’s “News” your account of Bold Jack Donohoe, the Bushranger. A curious … [Read more...] about The Bold Jack Donohue [song, 29 August 1903]
Donohue, the bushranger [22 August 1903]
[Editor: An article about Jack Donohue, the bushranger. Published in the Evening News, 22 August 1903.] Donohue, the bushranger. About seventy years ago, Donohue, an escaped convict, took to the bush, joined by Walmsley, Armstrong, and others, striking terror to all … [Read more...] about Donohue, the bushranger [22 August 1903]
The “Pro.”: A goldfields character [short story by “Dryblower” Murphy, 1 February 1903]
[Editor: A short story by “Dryblower” Murphy, published in The Sunday Times (Perth, WA), 1 February 1903.] The “Pro.” A goldfields character By Dryblower. Few disputed the claim of the “Professor” — or “Pro” as he was more commonly called — to the title of … [Read more...] about The “Pro.”: A goldfields character [short story by “Dryblower” Murphy, 1 February 1903]
Where the Light and the Shadows Lie [poem, 1 February 1903]
Where the Light and the Shadows Lie. Many a wind is blowing, Out from the weary West, Many a wave is chasing Opaline crest on crest ; Many a ship is sailing Over the Austral tide, And all to-night, like a white moth’s flight, Are bound for the Sydney side. Many a … [Read more...] about Where the Light and the Shadows Lie [poem, 1 February 1903]
Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 7, part 2]
[Editor: This is the second part of Chapter Seven of the novel Such is Life by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy). A glossary has been provided to explain various words and phrases that may be unfamiliar to modern readers.] Satan approached, carrying his negatively gifted rider, at … [Read more...] about Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 7, part 2]
Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 7, part 1]
[Editor: This is the first part of Chapter Seven of the novel Such is Life by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy). A glossary has been provided to explain various words and phrases that may be unfamiliar to modern readers.] Chapter VII The reader, however unruly under weaker … [Read more...] about Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 7, part 1]
Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 6, part 3]
[Editor: This is the third part of Chapter Six of the novel Such is Life by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy). A glossary has been provided to explain various words and phrases that may be unfamiliar to modern readers.] The cranky boundary rider’s little weatherboard hut, standing … [Read more...] about Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 6, part 3]
Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 6, part 2]
[Editor: This is the second part of Chapter Six of the novel Such is Life by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy). A glossary has been provided to explain various words and phrases that may be unfamiliar to modern readers.] The half-caste had cantered up to the horse-paddock gate, … [Read more...] about Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 6, part 2]
Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 6, part 1]
[Editor: This is the first part of Chapter Six of the novel Such is Life by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy). A glossary has been provided to explain various words and phrases that may be unfamiliar to modern readers.] Chapter VI SAT. FEB. 9. Runnymede. To Alf Jones’s. Not … [Read more...] about Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 6, part 1]
Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 5, part 2]
[Editor: This is the second part of Chapter Five of the novel Such is Life by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy). A glossary has been provided to explain various words and phrases that may be unfamiliar to modern readers.] “Same thought struck several of us, but it did n’t strike … [Read more...] about Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 5, part 2]
Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 5, part 1]
[Editor: This is the first part of Chapter Five of the novel Such is Life by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy). A glossary has been provided to explain various words and phrases that may be unfamiliar to modern readers.] Chapter V WED. JAN. 9. Trinidad Pad., per Sam Young. … [Read more...] about Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 5, part 1]
Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 4, part 3]
[Editor: This is the third part of Chapter Four of the novel Such is Life by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy). A glossary has been provided to explain various words and phrases that may be unfamiliar to modern readers.] I helped Tommy out of his embarrassment by an occasional … [Read more...] about Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 4, part 3]
Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 4, part 2]
[Editor: This is the second part of Chapter Four of the novel Such is Life by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy). A glossary has been provided to explain various words and phrases that may be unfamiliar to modern readers.] I never dealt better since I was a man. No one has dealt … [Read more...] about Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 4, part 2]
Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 4, part 1]
[Editor: This is the first part of Chapter Four of the novel Such is Life by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy). A glossary has been provided to explain various words and phrases that may be unfamiliar to modern readers.] Chapter IV SUN. DEC. 9. Dead Man’s Bend. Warrigal Alf … [Read more...] about Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 4, part 1]
Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 3, part 3]
[Editor: This is the third part of Chapter Three of the novel Such is Life by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy). A glossary has been provided to explain various words and phrases that may be unfamiliar to modern readers.] Approaching the house, I judged by the style of window … [Read more...] about Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 3, part 3]
Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 3, part 2]
[Editor: This is the second part of Chapter Three of the novel Such is Life by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy). A glossary has been provided to explain various words and phrases that may be unfamiliar to modern readers.] The longer I smoked, the more charmed I was with the … [Read more...] about Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 3, part 2]
Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 3, part 1]
[Editor: This is the first part of Chapter Three of the novel Such is Life by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy). A glossary has been provided to explain various words and phrases that may be unfamiliar to modern readers.] Chapter III FRI. NOV. 9. Charley’s Paddock. Binney. … [Read more...] about Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 3, part 1]