[Editor: This article, regarding Foundation Day (Australia Day), was published in The Advance Australia (Melbourne, Vic.), 14 February 1911. The Advance Australia was a publication of the Australian Natives’ Association.] Foundation Day. The Maryborough branch promoted a … [Read more...] about Foundation Day [14 February 1911]
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A Gum Leaf from the Golden South [postcard, version 3, 27 June 1911]
[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a map of mainland Australia (with a gum leaf made from leather), is dated 27 June 1911.] [Front of postcard] A Gum Leaf from the Golden South. The Bush without it’s Gum Leaves (Although it’s lost this one) Would be … [Read more...] about A Gum Leaf from the Golden South [postcard, version 3, 27 June 1911]
Worried woman’s death: Case of lysol poisoning: “For the sake of Jim and the child” [30 December 1911]
[Editor: This article, about the suicide of a young woman in Ballarat, was published in The Ballarat Star (Ballarat, Vic.), 30 December 1911.] Worried woman’s death. Case of lysol poisoning. “For the sake of Jim and the child.” The death of Maude Driscoll, the woman … [Read more...] about Worried woman’s death: Case of lysol poisoning: “For the sake of Jim and the child” [30 December 1911]
The Enemy [postcard, 16 November 1911]
[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a painting, by James Alfred Turner (1850-1908), of three men facing a bushfire, is postmarked 16 November 1911.] [Front of postcard] The Enemy J. A. Turner Bush fire [Description: A painting, by James … [Read more...] about The Enemy [postcard, 16 November 1911]
Boy soldiers: Cadets fine physique [29 March 1911]
[Editor: This article, about the compulsory training of Australian teenage males as military cadets, was published in Evening News (Sydney, NSW), 29 March 1911.] Boy soldiers. Cadets fine physique. The medical examination of boys under the compulsory training system … [Read more...] about Boy soldiers: Cadets fine physique [29 March 1911]
Military: Notes for senior cadets [1 March 1911]
[Editor: This article, about the compulsory training of Australian teenage males as military cadets, was published in The Warwick Examiner and Times (Warwick, Qld.), 1 March 1911.] Military Notes for senior cadets. In connection with Saturday’s muster parade in … [Read more...] about Military: Notes for senior cadets [1 March 1911]
Compulsory military training [letter to the editor, from “Little Red Riding Hood”, 11 February 1911]
[Editor: This letter to the editor, about the compulsory training of Australian teenage males as military cadets, was published in The Observer (Adelaide, SA), 11 February 1911.] Compulsory military training From “Little Red Riding Hood”:— “I wrote to The Register some … [Read more...] about Compulsory military training [letter to the editor, from “Little Red Riding Hood”, 11 February 1911]
Compulsory military training [letter to the editor, from “Mary…”, 11 February 1911]
[Editor: This letter to the editor, about the compulsory training of Australian teenage males as military cadets, was published in The Observer (Adelaide, SA), 11 February 1911.] Compulsory military training From “Mary Had Another Little Lamb”:— “The Rev. W. Shaw quotes … [Read more...] about Compulsory military training [letter to the editor, from “Mary…”, 11 February 1911]
Compulsory military training [letter to the editor, from the Rev. William Shaw, 11 February 1911]
[Editor: This letter to the editor, about the compulsory training of Australian teenage males as military cadets, was published in The Observer (Adelaide, SA), 11 February 1911.] Compulsory military training From the Rev. William Shaw, Moonta:— “I write to you in the … [Read more...] about Compulsory military training [letter to the editor, from the Rev. William Shaw, 11 February 1911]
Compulsory military training [letter to the editor, from Von Moltke, 11 February 1911]
[Editor: This letter to the editor, about the compulsory training of Australian teenage males as military cadets, was published in The Observer (Adelaide, SA), 11 February 1911.] Compulsory military training From “Von Moltke”:— “Parents have been loth to register and … [Read more...] about Compulsory military training [letter to the editor, from Von Moltke, 11 February 1911]
Designs for Commonwealth postage stamp [Commonwealth Gazette, 21 January 1911]
[Editor: This announcement, regarding a design competition for the first nationwide stamp for Australia, was published in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette (Melbourne, Vic.), 21 January 1911. The design which was eventually decided upon was the Kangaroo and Map … [Read more...] about Designs for Commonwealth postage stamp [Commonwealth Gazette, 21 January 1911]
A pioneer shipbuilder [obituary for Henry Beattie, senior, 2 July 1911]
[Editor: This obituary was published in Truth (Sydney, NSW), 2 July 1911.] A pioneer shipbuilder. Mr. Henry Beattie, sen., who died at his home, ‘Balmoral,’ Beattie-street, Balmain, on the 24th ult., was an historic personage in the waterside suburb. He came from Burnt … [Read more...] about A pioneer shipbuilder [obituary for Henry Beattie, senior, 2 July 1911]
Central Railway Station Melbourne [postcard, 10 July 1911]
[Editor: This postcard incorporates a photo of Flinders Street Station (Melbourne, Victoria). The postcard is dated 10 July 1911. The handwritten text on the card is in French.] [Front of postcard] Central Railway Station Melbourne. [Handwritten text, in … [Read more...] about Central Railway Station Melbourne [postcard, 10 July 1911]
An Australian Bush Study [postcard, 6 March 1911]
[Editor: This postcard incorporates a photo of an Australian bush scene. The postcard is postmarked Melbourne, 6 March 1911.] An Australian bush study [Front of postcard] An Australian bush study [Photo of an Australian bush scene.] [Reverse of … [Read more...] about An Australian Bush Study [postcard, 6 March 1911]
Mr Fisher at Ayr: Great enthusiasm: Through Burns’ country [20 May 1911]
[Editor: This article was published in The North-Western Advocate and the Emu Bay Times (Devonport, Tas.), 20 May 1911.] Mr Fisher at Ayr. Great enthusiasm. Through Burns’ country. London, Thursday. — Great enthusiasm marked the home-coming of Australia’s Prime … [Read more...] about Mr Fisher at Ayr: Great enthusiasm: Through Burns’ country [20 May 1911]
Respite? [The Bulletin, 20 July 1911]
[Editor: This article, about the British-Japanese military defence alliance, was published in the “Plain English” column in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 20 July 1911.] Respite? The renewal of the alliance between Britain and Japan may mean that Australia has 10 whole years … [Read more...] about Respite? [The Bulletin, 20 July 1911]
“Foreigners in their own country” [The Bulletin, 20 July 1911]
[Editor: This article was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 20 July 1911.] “Foreigners in their own country.” Over three hundred years ago William Camden wrote in the preface to one of his books:— If any there be which are desirous to be strangers on their own … [Read more...] about “Foreigners in their own country” [The Bulletin, 20 July 1911]
Bull, the Ruler [poem by Grant Hervey, 20 July 1911]
[Editor: This poem by Grant Hervey was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 20 July 1911.] Bull, the Ruler. [For The Bulletin.] I forgot this was England, where are only two things — beer and Bible. — Fortnightly Review, April 6, p. 614. His hand upon the … [Read more...] about Bull, the Ruler [poem by Grant Hervey, 20 July 1911]
Australian Universities and the importing mania [The Bulletin, 20 July 1911]
[Editor: This article was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 20 July 1911. The article attacks the practice of Australian institutions filling important positions with people from overseas, instead of appointing Australians.] Australian Universities and the importing … [Read more...] about Australian Universities and the importing mania [The Bulletin, 20 July 1911]
Methodist Church, Numurkah: Anniversary services [report on a church sermon, 12 May 1911]
[Editor: This article, a report on a church sermon, was published in The Numurkah Leader (Numurkah, Vic.), 12 May 1911.] Methodist Church, Numurkah. Anniversary services. On Sunday last the three services at the Methodist Church were well attended, the occasion being … [Read more...] about Methodist Church, Numurkah: Anniversary services [report on a church sermon, 12 May 1911]
A Queensland Explorer: Speared to death by blacks [short story, 11 March 1911]
[Editor: A short story published in The World’s News (Sydney, NSW), 11 March 1911.] A Queensland Explorer. Speared to death by blacks. (By E.J.W.) As he stood breasting the bar of the “Traveller’s Rest,” away on the verge of the “Never Never” country in Western … [Read more...] about A Queensland Explorer: Speared to death by blacks [short story, 11 March 1911]
The Western Road [poem by E. J. Brady]
[Editor: This poem by E. J. Brady was published in Bells and Hobbles (1911).] The Western Road. My camp was by the Western Road — so new and yet so old — The track the bearded diggers trod in roaring days of old; The road Macquarie and his wife, a hundred years … [Read more...] about The Western Road [poem by E. J. Brady]
Comrades [poem by E. J. Brady]
[Editor: This poem by E. J. Brady was published in Bells and Hobbles (1911).] Comrades. Comrade mine, beyond the Shadow, Lies our Land of Eldorado, Lies our Aidenn fair and free; All the wide Australia’s glory, All her nature-song and story, Shall belong to you and … [Read more...] about Comrades [poem by E. J. Brady]
The Doers [poem by E. J. Brady]
[Editor: This poem by E. J. Brady was published in Bells and Hobbles (1911).] The Doers. They gathered on the strand, with a hatchet in the hand — And the same was made of stone — They pointed mammoth spears at the Puzzle of the Years In the primal dusk alone. They … [Read more...] about The Doers [poem by E. J. Brady]
On Sand [poem by E. J. Brady]
[Editor: This poem by E. J. Brady was published in Bells and Hobbles (1911).] On Sand. An ebb-tide, falling, bared the white, Hard beach; where, in the sun, I walked betimes, in mood to write Of all my knowledge won, From life and death, one song which might At least … [Read more...] about On Sand [poem by E. J. Brady]