[Editor: This is an extract from the Australian Natives’ Association’s 1910 “Official Report of the Proceedings of the Interstate Conference”, published in The Advance Australia (Melbourne, Vic.), 15 February 1910. The ANA’s decision to support the exclusion of Asian migrant … [Read more...] about Asiatic Labour [Australian Natives’ Association, 15 February 1910]
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January 26 or August 22? [re Australia Day, 27 January 1910]
[Editor: This article, regarding Foundation Day (Australia Day), was published in The Register (Adelaide, SA), 27 January 1910.] January 26 or August 22? Which date is correct as that of the foundation of Australia? Sr. Sir Josiah Symon raised the point at the A.N.A. … [Read more...] about January 26 or August 22? [re Australia Day, 27 January 1910]
Foundation Day [27 January 1910]
[Editor: This article, regarding Foundation Day (Australia Day), was published in The Register (Adelaide, SA), 27 January 1910.] Foundation Day. The A.N.A. celebrated Foundation Day at its annual demonstration at the Jubilee Exhibition Building on Wednesday evening. The … [Read more...] about Foundation Day [27 January 1910]
Patriotism and pioneering [26 January 1910]
[Editor: This article, regarding Australian patriotism, was published in The Register (Adelaide, SA), 26 January 1910 (i.e. this patriotic article was published on Australia Day).] Patriotism and pioneering. It is doubtful if anything in Australia is more urgent than a … [Read more...] about Patriotism and pioneering [26 January 1910]
Foundation Day [26 January 1910]
[Editor: This article, regarding Foundation Day (Australia Day), was published in The Register (Adelaide, SA), 26 January 1910.] Foundation Day. Although Capt. Cook, in the Endeavour, anchored in Botany Bay on April 28, 1770, and later on formally claimed possession in … [Read more...] about Foundation Day [26 January 1910]
“The Pioneers”: John Neilson’s patriotic poem: Correct version supplied [revised poem by John Neilson (senior), 4 December 1910]
[Editor: This poem by John Neilson (1844-1922) was published in The Sun (Kalgoorlie, WA), 4 December 1910. This version of the poem has only some relatively significant differences, compared to the 1893 version of the poem.] “The Pioneers.” John Neilson’s patriotic … [Read more...] about “The Pioneers”: John Neilson’s patriotic poem: Correct version supplied [revised poem by John Neilson (senior), 4 December 1910]
Ernest Giles [revised poem by John Neilson (senior), 4 December 1910]
[Editor: This poem by John Neilson (1844-1922), about the explorer Ernest Giles (1835-1897), was published in The Sun (Kalgoorlie, WA), 4 December 1910. This version of the poem differs significantly to the 1905 version of the poem.] A reference to Ernest Giles in the … [Read more...] about Ernest Giles [revised poem by John Neilson (senior), 4 December 1910]
Gould League of Bird Lovers [3 September 1910]
[Editor: This article, about the Gould League of Bird Lovers, was published in The Mercury (Hobart, Tas.), 3 September 1910.] Gould League of Bird Lovers. A new society of an interesting and useful nature comes to us with the spring. It is intended that it shall do its … [Read more...] about Gould League of Bird Lovers [3 September 1910]
Plenty of water, miles of it [postcard, 17 August 1910]
[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of a man on a horse, in front of a flooded plain, is postmarked 17 August 1910.] [Front of postcard] Plenty of water, miles of it. [Description: A photo of a man on a horse, in front of a flooded … [Read more...] about Plenty of water, miles of it [postcard, 17 August 1910]
Advance Australia [postcard, 20 December 1910]
[Editor: This postcard, sent with some Christmas greetings, is dated 20 December 1910.] [Front of postcard] ADVANCE AUSTRALIA ADVANCE be your Watchword, with FREEDOM and WEALTH, Joy, Happiness, Peace, and the Best of Good Health, A Bright, Happy … [Read more...] about Advance Australia [postcard, 20 December 1910]
The Land of the Wallaby [postcard, 18 November 1910]
[Editor: This Christmas postcard, which incorporates a drawing of a wallaby, and a poem, is dated 18 November 1910.] The Land of the Wallaby [Front of postcard] The Land of the Wallaby Christmas Here’s to the Land of the Wallaby, The land of the Fair … [Read more...] about The Land of the Wallaby [postcard, 18 November 1910]
Bird sanctuaries [speech by Dudley Le Souef, 12 January 1910]
[Editor: This speech, by Dudley Le Souef, was published in The Daily Telegraph: Tasmania (Launceston, Tas.), 12 January 1910.] Bird sanctuaries Address by Mr. D. Le Souef. It is gratifying to state that this subject has lately come well to the fore in Australia, … [Read more...] about Bird sanctuaries [speech by Dudley Le Souef, 12 January 1910]
Wattle Day League [letter from Ellenor Symon and Muriel E. Farr, 30 August 1910]
[Editor: This letter, about Wattle Day and the Wattle Day League, from Ellenor Symon and Muriel E. Farr (officers of the Wattle Day League in South Australia), was published in The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA), 30 August 1910.] Wattle Day League. To the Editor. Sir — The … [Read more...] about Wattle Day League [letter from Ellenor Symon and Muriel E. Farr, 30 August 1910]
Wattle Day [letter from J. H. Maiden, 30 August 1910]
[Editor: This letter from J. H. Maiden, a campaigner for the widespread recognition of Wattle Day, was published in The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW), 30 August 1910.] Wattle Day. To the Editor. Sir, — Will you permit me to invite the attention of your readers to the … [Read more...] about Wattle Day [letter from J. H. Maiden, 30 August 1910]
Wattle Day [9 September 1910]
[Editor: This article about Wattle Day was published in the “Schools column” section of the Macleay Argus (Kempsey, NSW), 9 September 1910.] Wattle Day. Wattle Day was celebrated in this State, and in fact the whole Commonwealth on Thursday last September 1st. The Wattle … [Read more...] about Wattle Day [9 September 1910]
Wattle Day [8 September 1910]
[Editor: This article, about Wattle Day, and the activities of the Wattle Day League, was published in the Clarence & Richmond Examiner (Grafton, NSW), 8 September 1910.] Wattle Day. September 1st marked our first Wattle Day. Sydney seemed to be in gala attire; such a … [Read more...] about Wattle Day [8 September 1910]
Burke and Wills [16 February 1910]
[Editor: This article about the Burke and Wills expedition was published in the Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners’ Advocate (Newcastle, NSW), 16 February 1910.] Burke and Wills. This year brings the jubilee of the departure of the Burke and Wills expedition. With it … [Read more...] about Burke and Wills [16 February 1910]
Sparks from the Anvil [defence issues, 11 January 1910]
[Editor: This copy of the newspaper column, “Sparks from the Anvil”, was published in the Clarence & Richmond Examiner (Grafton, NSW), 11 January 1910. It deals with defence issues (putting an emphasis on naval defence), and the visit to Australia of Lord Kitchener (the British … [Read more...] about Sparks from the Anvil [defence issues, 11 January 1910]
Foundation Day [26 January 1910]
[Editor: This article about Foundation Day (Australia Day) was published in The Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW), 26 January 1910.] Foundation Day. To-day is the anniversary of the day on which the first settlement of Australia was officially founded. On the 24th of … [Read more...] about Foundation Day [26 January 1910]
White Australia [23 July 1910]
[Editor: An article about a sermon by the Rev. G. E. Wheatley on White Australia. Published in The Daily News (Perth, WA), 23 July 1910.] White Australia. At the Leederville-West Perth Congregational Church last Sunday evening, the Rev. G. E. Wheatley delivered the second … [Read more...] about White Australia [23 July 1910]
The Old Kit Bag [poem by E. J. Brady]
[Editor: This poem by E. J. Brady was published in Bush-land Ballads (1910).] The Old Kit Bag Its musty old leather smells sweeter to me Than attar of roses, or afternoon tea; Its mottled skin, showing the wear o’ the weather, Brings back the long trails that we … [Read more...] about The Old Kit Bag [poem by E. J. Brady]
Australia First [poem by E. J. Brady]
[Editor: This poem by E. J. Brady was published in Bush-land Ballads (1910).] Australia First She holds no urnéd dust in fee. She claims no classic age; Her Past is volumed not in stone, nor scribed on parchment page; No feudal fortress fronts her peace; nor, through … [Read more...] about Australia First [poem by E. J. Brady]
Brown Eyes [poem by E. J. Brady]
[Editor: This poem by E. J. Brady was published in Bush-land Ballads (1910).] Brown Eyes This is the ballad of Brown Eyes, sung by a Man of Sin, Saved from the Slough of Despond his soul hath wallowed in. * * * She dwelled with her great-limbed clansmen; I was a … [Read more...] about Brown Eyes [poem by E. J. Brady]
Land of Mine [poem by E. J. Brady]
[Editor: This poem by E. J. Brady was published in Bush-land Ballads (1910).] Land of Mine The Deutscher sings his Rhineland; The Frenchman boasts a vine land; But South there lies a fine land, A Roses-Love-and-Wineland — Australia, land o’ mine. * * * Now have … [Read more...] about Land of Mine [poem by E. J. Brady]
The Lake [poem by E. J. Brady]
[Editor: This poem by E. J. Brady was published in Bush-land Ballads (1910).] The Lake Its call is Peace — deep sylvan rest, Unbroken, save by chords The Mozart touch of Nature, best In low, harmonic words Of Music, draws from bough and breast Of tuneful trees and … [Read more...] about The Lake [poem by E. J. Brady]