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year1909

Burke and Wills [poem by Laura Wilson, 17 February 1909]

23 September 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem, written by Laura Wilson, about the Burke and Wills expedition, was published in “The Little Laureate’s Corner” section of the The Australian Town and Country Journal (Sydney, NSW), 17 February 1909.] Burke and Wills. By Laura Wilson (Ringwood, … [Read more...] about Burke and Wills [poem by Laura Wilson, 17 February 1909]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: 500x500, Burke and Wills (subject), poem, SourceTrove, year1909

[Wattle Day is our new national institution] [by “Nimitybelle”, 8 September 1909]

10 September 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This untitled item, about Wattle Day and the Wattle Day League, is an extract from the “Lady’s letter” section (by “Nimitybelle”), published in The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal (Braidwood, NSW), 8 September 1909.] [Wattle Day is our new national … [Read more...] about [Wattle Day is our new national institution] [by “Nimitybelle”, 8 September 1909]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Agnes L. Kettlewell (1864-1936) (subject), Hannah Elizabeth Clunies Ross (1862-1947) (subject), Joseph Henry Maiden (1859-1925) (subject), Rose Scott (1847-1925) (subject), SourceTrove, Wattle Day, Wattle Day League, year1909

Wattle Day: A good movement [31 August 1909]

10 September 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article, about the proposal for a Wattle Day, was published in The Sydney Stock & Station Journal (Sydney, NSW), 31 August 1909.] Wattle Day. A good movement. There is an agitation going on in Sydney just now for the establishment of a purely Australian … [Read more...] about Wattle Day: A good movement [31 August 1909]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Agnes L. Kettlewell (1864-1936) (subject), Hannah Elizabeth Clunies Ross (1862-1947) (subject), Joseph Henry Maiden (1859-1925) (subject), SourceTrove, Wattle Day, Wattle Day League, year1909

Wattle Day [notice of inaugural meeting, 27 August 1909]

10 September 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This notice of a meeting, to discuss the creation of a Wattle Day, was published in the Evening News (Sydney, NSW), 27 August 1909.] Wattle Day. With a view of stimulating Australian national sentiment, and connecting it with love of our beautiful flora, a … [Read more...] about Wattle Day [notice of inaugural meeting, 27 August 1909]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, SourceTrove, Wattle Day, Wattle Day League, year1909

Proposed “Wattle Day” [26 August 1909]

10 September 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article about Wattle Day was published in The Star (Sydney, NSW), 26 August 1909.] Proposed “Wattle Day.” Mesdames Hannah Clunies-Ross, and Agnes L. Kettlewell, and the curator of the Botanical Gardens, Mr. J. H. Maiden, are convening a meeting to be held at … [Read more...] about Proposed “Wattle Day” [26 August 1909]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Agnes L. Kettlewell (1864-1936) (subject), Hannah Elizabeth Clunies Ross (1862-1947) (subject), Joseph Henry Maiden (1859-1925) (subject), SourceTrove, Wattle Day, Wattle Day League, year1909

[At the Royal Society’s House] [creation of the Wattle Day League, 1 September 1909]

10 September 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This untitled article, about the creation of the Wattle Day League, and their plans for establishing Wattle Day, is an extract from the “Social Gossip” section (by “Genette”) published in The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser (Sydney, NSW), 1 September … [Read more...] about [At the Royal Society’s House] [creation of the Wattle Day League, 1 September 1909]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Agnes L. Kettlewell (1864-1936) (subject), Hannah Elizabeth Clunies Ross (1862-1947) (subject), John Daniel Fitzgerald (1862-1922) (subject), Joseph Henry Maiden (1859-1925) (subject), Rose Scott (1847-1925) (subject), SourceTrove, Wattle Day, Wattle Day League, year1909

[A controversy has often arisen] [re tree-felling, 2 October 1909]

10 September 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This untitled item, about tree-felling, is an extract from the “Orchard, Vineyard & Garden” section published in The Leader (Melbourne, Vic.), 2 October 1909.] [A controversy has often arisen] A controversy has often arisen amongst axemen as to who has felled the … [Read more...] about [A controversy has often arisen] [re tree-felling, 2 October 1909]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, axemen, SourceTrove, tree-cutting, tree-felling, trees, year1909

[A meeting, largely attended] [re Wattle Day, 2 October 1909]

10 September 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This untitled item, about Wattle Day, is an extract from the “Orchard, Vineyard & Garden” section published in The Leader (Melbourne, Vic.), 2 October 1909.] [A meeting, largely attended] A meeting, largely attended, principally by ladies, was held in the Royal … [Read more...] about [A meeting, largely attended] [re Wattle Day, 2 October 1909]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Joseph Henry Maiden (1859-1925) (subject), SourceTrove, Wattle Day, Wattle Day League, year1909

An “Australaise” [song by Allan F. Wilson, 20 March 1909]

5 April 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This song by Allan F. Wilson was published in the Geelong Advertiser (South Geelong, Vic.), 20 March 1909.] An “Australaise.” (With apologies to the shade of Rouget de L’Isle.) Rouse ye, all leal and true Australians, Our country’s foes are near at … [Read more...] about An “Australaise” [song by Allan F. Wilson, 20 March 1909]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: song, songs patriotic, SourceTrove, year1909

The Faithful Watchman [poem, 28 August 1909]

18 January 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A poem about an incident on a boat. Published in The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal (Braidwood, NSW), 28 August 1909.] The Faithful Watchman. At the sinking of the dredge recently at Araluen the faithful old watchman (who has passed the allotted span) … [Read more...] about The Faithful Watchman [poem, 28 August 1909]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Editor’s notes additional, humorous poetry, poem, SourceTrove, year1909

How will this affect us? [by Mary Gilmore, 6 May 1909]

31 August 2020 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article by Mary Gilmore was published in the “Our Women’s Page” column (“Conducted by Mary Gilmore”), in The Worker (Wagga Wagga, NSW), 6 May 1909.] How will this affect us? “The Times” (London) of March 5 has the following item: “INDIAN EMIGRATION TO … [Read more...] about How will this affect us? [by Mary Gilmore, 6 May 1909]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Mary Gilmore (1865-1962) (author), racial attitudes, SourceTrove, year1909

In Memoriam: W. T. Goodge [poem, 21 December 1909]

20 April 2019 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem about W. T. Goodge was published in The Illawarra Mercury, 21 December 1909.] In Memoriam: W. T. Goodge. He watched those faces round the camp — The miner, drover, bushman, tramp — And sealed their stories with his stamp. And in some circulating … [Read more...] about In Memoriam: W. T. Goodge [poem, 21 December 1909]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: SourceTrove, verse in memoriam, W. T. Goodge (1862-1909) (subject), year1909

[Obituary: W. T. Goodge] [The Bulletin, 2 December 1909]

20 April 2019 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This brief obituary for W. T. Goodge was published in the “Personal items” section of The Bulletin, 2 December 1909.] [Obituary: W. T. Goodge] W. T. Goodge, whose name has been at the bottom of fathoms of verse in THE BULLETIN and other papers, died at North … [Read more...] about [Obituary: W. T. Goodge] [The Bulletin, 2 December 1909]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: obituaries, publication The Bulletin (Sydney), SourceTrove, W. T. Goodge (1862-1909) (subject), year1909

The Dog in the Manger [poem by W. T. Goodge, 7 February 1909]

20 April 2019 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by W. T. Goodge was published in The Sunday Times (Sydney, NSW), 7 February 1909. In this poem Goodge, who was born in England, takes exception to the call of the Labor Council in Newcastle (NSW) to minimise immigration to Australia.] The Dog in the … [Read more...] about The Dog in the Manger [poem by W. T. Goodge, 7 February 1909]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: immigration, poem, SourceTrove, W. T. Goodge (1862-1909) (author), year1909

Poetry Militant: An Australian Plea for the Poetry of Purpose [by Bernard O’Dowd, 1909]

27 April 2016 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A booklet by Bernard O’Dowd, published in 1909.] Poetry Militant An Australian Plea for the Poetry of Purpose. By Bernard O’Dowd Author of “Dawnward?” “The Silent Land” “Dominions of the Boundary” Melbourne: T. C. Lothian, 226 Little Collins … [Read more...] about Poetry Militant: An Australian Plea for the Poetry of Purpose [by Bernard O’Dowd, 1909]

Filed Under: books booklets pamphlets Tagged With: Bernard O’Dowd (1866-1953) (author), booklet, Poetry Militant (Bernard O’Dowd 1909), SourceIACLibrary, year1909

The Men Who Built Our Nation [poem, 11 March 1909]

19 April 2015 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A patriotic poem, written at a time when many Australians considered their nation to be British. Published in the Guyra Argus, 11 March 1909.] The Men Who Built Our Nation The men who built our nation Were sturdy men and true; The men who built our … [Read more...] about The Men Who Built Our Nation [poem, 11 March 1909]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: poem, SourceTrove, year1909

Back from death: Rescuer and rescued meet: A dramatic story [19 July 1909]

10 October 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: An article about the heroism of Joseph Davis in a mining accident. Published in The Argus, 19 July 1909.] Back from death. Rescuer and rescued meet. A dramatic story. Bendigo, Sunday. — The heroism displayed by Joseph Davis in connection with the accident … [Read more...] about Back from death: Rescuer and rescued meet: A dramatic story [19 July 1909]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: heroism, Joseph Davis (1909), SourceTrove, year1909

Heroic miner boldly faces death to save his mate [17 July 1909]

10 October 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: An article about the heroism of Joseph Davis in a mining accident. Published in The Argus, 17 July 1909.] Heroic miner. Boldly faces death. To save his mate. Bendigo, Friday. — A sensational accident occurred at the Goldfields Consolidated mine, Diamond … [Read more...] about Heroic miner boldly faces death to save his mate [17 July 1909]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: heroism, Joseph Davis (1909), SourceTrove, year1909

W. T. Goodge [by A. G. Stephens, 11 December 1909]

8 May 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: An article (by A. G. Stephens) about W. T. Goodge, who died on 28 November 1909. Published in The Register, 11 December 1909.] W. T. Goodge. [By A. G. Stephens.] W. T. Goodge, known to a friendly world as “Billy,” died recently in hospital in Sydney, aged 47. … [Read more...] about W. T. Goodge [by A. G. Stephens, 11 December 1909]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: A. G. Stephens (1865-1933) (author), SourceTrove, W. T. Goodge (1862-1909) (subject), year1909

The printed word [review of “Jarrahland Jingles”, 28 February 1909]

4 May 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A review of “Dryblower” Murphy’s book of poetry, Jarrahland Jingles (1908). An extract from “The printed word” column, published in The Sunday Times, 28 February 1909.] The printed word “Jarrahland Jingles” are now before the public, and our premier jongleur … [Read more...] about The printed word [review of “Jarrahland Jingles”, 28 February 1909]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: book review, Dryblower Murphy (1866-1939) (subject), SourceTrove, year1909

This Bit of the World Belongs to Us [song by “Dryblower” Murphy, circa 1909]

23 April 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A song by “Dryblower” Murphy about the visit of the American fleet to Australia in 1908. Written for the pantomime “Jack & Jill” (1908), this version was based upon his song “We’ve Got a Big Brother in America” (1908). From the sheet music published circa … [Read more...] about This Bit of the World Belongs to Us [song by “Dryblower” Murphy, circa 1909]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: American fleet visit to Australia 1908, Dryblower Murphy (1866-1939) (author), Editor’s notes additional, song, SourceNLA, year1909, YearApproximate

A Call to the Heart [poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, 26 September 1909]

13 April 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, published in the “Verse and Worse” column in The Sunday Times, 26 September 1909.] A Call to the Heart. London cable:— “On Sunday the newly-appointed Archbishop of Sydney preached his farewell sermon at Manchester Cathedral. The … [Read more...] about A Call to the Heart [poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, 26 September 1909]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Dryblower Murphy (1866-1939) (author), SourceTrove, year1909

Silence [poem by Agnes L. Storrie]

29 April 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Agnes L. Storrie was published in Poems, 1909.] Silence. Oh ! silence, thou unvisioned harp, whose strings Beneath the touch of every sound vibrate, Thou shoreless ocean, where like sea-birds’ wings That, fitful, skim the surface of a … [Read more...] about Silence [poem by Agnes L. Storrie]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Agnes L. Storrie (1864-1936) (author), poem, Poems (Agnes L. Storrie 1909), SourceArchiveOrg, year1909

A Solved Problem [poem by Agnes L. Storrie]

29 April 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Agnes L. Storrie was published in Poems, 1909.] A Solved Problem. We wove our hearts together with a string Of flowers, and wondered that so slight a thing Had power to bind, but when the flowers were dead, The lovely hues on leaf and petal … [Read more...] about A Solved Problem [poem by Agnes L. Storrie]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Agnes L. Storrie (1864-1936) (author), poem, Poems (Agnes L. Storrie 1909), SourceArchiveOrg, year1909

Childish Intuition [poem by Agnes L. Storrie]

29 April 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Agnes L. Storrie was published in Poems, 1909.] Childish Intuition. I heard one tell of travels far and wide Of thrilling dangers, with a mounting pride Of bold remembered feats, of deserts drear Crossed by the hardy steps of pioneer Of buzzing … [Read more...] about Childish Intuition [poem by Agnes L. Storrie]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Agnes L. Storrie (1864-1936) (author), poem, Poems (Agnes L. Storrie 1909), SourceArchiveOrg, year1909

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