[Editor: This joke was published in The Northern Times (Carnarvon, WA), 7 June 1913.] Tuppence ha’penny. The story is told up north of a North-West lady who died and presented herself at the Gate of Heaven, St. Peter said dogmatically that no one could enter who had not … [Read more...] about Tuppence ha’penny [joke, 7 June 1913]
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Concerning a stamp [17 July 1913]
[Editor: This article, regarding the Kangaroo and Map stamps, was published in the “Plain English” section in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 17 July 1913.] Concerning a stamp. The proposal of Postmaster-General Agar Wynne to put the Post Office under the control of … [Read more...] about Concerning a stamp [17 July 1913]
[From Greek literature to the new Australian postage stamp] [23 April 1913]
[Editor: This untitled article, regarding the Kangaroo and Map stamps, was published in the “News of the day” section in The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 23 April 1913.] [From Greek literature to the new Australian postage stamp] From Greek literature to the new Australian … [Read more...] about [From Greek literature to the new Australian postage stamp] [23 April 1913]
Making a nation ridiculous [by Professor Tucker, 1 March 1913]
[Editor: This article, regarding the Kangaroo and Map stamps, was published in The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 1 March 1913.] Making a nation ridiculous. By Professor Tucker. I have just affixed my first Australian stamp to a European letter. An unused stock of the old … [Read more...] about Making a nation ridiculous [by Professor Tucker, 1 March 1913]
Society [The Bulletin, 30 January 1913]
[Editor: These items are extracts from the “Society” section in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 30 January 1913. Included are items regarding birth rates, shipwrecks, lack of rental properties, cadets for the Duntroon Military College, age disparities in marriages, and the Kangaroo … [Read more...] about Society [The Bulletin, 30 January 1913]
[The Commonwealth Postage Stamp] [January 1913]
[Editor: This untitled article, regarding the Kangaroo and Map stamps, was published in the “Along the bye-paths” section of the Journal of Proceedings (of the Royal Victorian Institute of Architects) (Melbourne, Vic.), January 1913.] [The Commonwealth Postage Stamp] The … [Read more...] about [The Commonwealth Postage Stamp] [January 1913]
Coogee Beach [postcard, 24 December 1913]
[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of Coogee Beach (NSW), and which has a Kangaroo and Map stamp, is dated and postmarked 24 December 1913.] [Front of postcard] Coogee Beach. [Description: A photograph of Coogee Beach (NSW), featuring … [Read more...] about Coogee Beach [postcard, 24 December 1913]
Bridal Veil, Leura, Blue Mountains [postcard, 15 December 1913
[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of the Bridal Veil Falls (Leura, NSW), and which has a Kangaroo and Map stamp, is postmarked 15 December 1913.] [Front of postcard] 1569 Bridal Veil. Leura. Blue Mountains. [Description: A photograph of … [Read more...] about Bridal Veil, Leura, Blue Mountains [postcard, 15 December 1913
Dear Ethel [postcard, 7 November 1913]
[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates an illustration of some flowers, and which has a Kangaroo and Map stamp, is postmarked 7 November 1913.] [Front of postcard] [Description: An illustration of some flowers.] [Reverse of … [Read more...] about Dear Ethel [postcard, 7 November 1913]
My Darling Mother [postcard, 25 October 1913]
[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of a man sitting outside of a tent in a rural setting, and which has a Kangaroo and Map stamp, is postmarked 25 October 1913.] [Front of postcard] [Description: A photograph of a man sitting outside of a tent, … [Read more...] about My Darling Mother [postcard, 25 October 1913]
Torrens Lake, Adelaide [postcard, 9 October 1913]
[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of people in boats on Torrens Lake (Adelaide, SA), and which has a Kangaroo and Map stamp, is dated 9 October 1913.] [Front of postcard] Torrens Lake, Adelaide 300,431. J.V. [Description: A photograph … [Read more...] about Torrens Lake, Adelaide [postcard, 9 October 1913]
Dee from Invercauld [postcard, 28 August 1913]
[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates an illustration of a view of the River Dee from the Invercauld Bridge (Scotland), and which has a Kangaroo and Map stamp, is dated 28 August 1913 (postmarked 29 August 1913).] [Front of postcard] [Handwritten text, in … [Read more...] about Dee from Invercauld [postcard, 28 August 1913]
Sydney Town Hall [postcard, 20 June 1913]
[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of the Town Hall in Sydney, and which has a Kangaroo and Map stamp, is dated (and postmarked) 20 June 1913.] [Front of postcard] Sydney Town Hall [Description: A photograph of the Town Hall in … [Read more...] about Sydney Town Hall [postcard, 20 June 1913]
Flinders Lane, Melbourne [postcard, 26 April 1913]
[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of a Melbourne street scene, and which has a Kangaroo and Map stamp, is dated 26 April 1913 (postmarked 30 April 1913). The handwritten text is in French.] [Front of postcard] Flinders Lane … [Read more...] about Flinders Lane, Melbourne [postcard, 26 April 1913]
Have you ever had a dream like this [postcard, 15 April 1913]
[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates an illustration of a successful gambler sitting at a gambling table, and which has a Kangaroo and Map stamp, is postmarked 15 April 1913.] [Front of postcard] Have you ever had a dream like … [Read more...] about Have you ever had a dream like this [postcard, 15 April 1913]
A loving greeting [postcard, 15 April 1913]
[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates an illustration of some flowers, and which has a Kangaroo and Map stamp, is postmarked 15 April 1913.] [Front of postcard] A loving greeting May love’s sweet sunshine chase away The stormy clouds of trial and … [Read more...] about A loving greeting [postcard, 15 April 1913]
Market St., Sydney [postcard, 3 April 1913]
[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of a Sydney street scene, and which has a Kangaroo and Map stamp, is dated (and postmarked) 3 April 1913.] [Front of postcard] Market St., Sydney [Description: A photograph of Market Street (Sydney), … [Read more...] about Market St., Sydney [postcard, 3 April 1913]
Perished in desert: Story of Burke and Wills’ fatal exploring expedition recalled [19 June 1913]
[Editor: This article, critical of Robert O’Hara Burke’s leadership during the Burke and Wills expedition, was published in The Rigby Star (Rigby, Idaho, USA), 19 June 1913.] Perished in desert Story of Burke and Wills’ fatal exploring expedition recalled. Disaster … [Read more...] about Perished in desert: Story of Burke and Wills’ fatal exploring expedition recalled [19 June 1913]
When Australia was at war [1 October 1913]
[Editor: This article was published in The Sydney Mail (Sydney, NSW), 1 October 1913.] When Australia was at war. Australia was once involved in a naval war. Just on one hundred and nine years ago — on November 17, 1804 — the inhabitants of Sydney looked down from those … [Read more...] about When Australia was at war [1 October 1913]
Mr. J. C. H. Ogier [obituary, 9 November 1913]
[Editor: This obituary of J. C. H. Ogier was published in Truth (Sydney, NSW), 9 November 1913.] Mr. J. C. H. Ogier. Death has removed Mr. John Creuze Hingston Ogier, an ancient Victorian barrister and a very old-time “wire-puller,” at the age of 92 years. He was born … [Read more...] about Mr. J. C. H. Ogier [obituary, 9 November 1913]
Too Old to Rat [poem by Henry Lawson, 3 April 1913]
[Editor: A poem by Henry Lawson, written in support of the trade union movement. Published in The Worker (Wagga Wagga, NSW), 3 April 1913.] Too Old to Rat. I don’t care if the cause be wrong, Or if the cause be right — I’ve had my day and sung my song And fought the … [Read more...] about Too Old to Rat [poem by Henry Lawson, 3 April 1913]
Yesterday, the barrier; to-morrow — what? [13 February 1913]
[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), 13 February 1913.] Yesterday, the barrier; to-morrow — what? I. Sitting in the Kiosk in Hyde Park the other day and … [Read more...] about Yesterday, the barrier; to-morrow — what? [13 February 1913]
Old Bar Telephone [poem, 22 April 1913]
[Editor: This poem was published in The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales (Taree, NSW), 22 April 1913.] Old Bar Telephone. “A splendid thing,” the captain cries, “Now I can ring up for supplies — And if there’s half a … [Read more...] about Old Bar Telephone [poem, 22 April 1913]
Hymn for Missions [hymn by L. E. Homfray, 16 January 1913]
[Editor: This hymn by L. E. Homfray was published in Church Life (Toronto, Ontario, Canada), 16 January 1913.] Hymn for Missions. Oh! God of Heaven, and earth and sea, Our longing cry goes up to Thee, That gathered in from every land Thine own redeemed shall safely … [Read more...] about Hymn for Missions [hymn by L. E. Homfray, 16 January 1913]
Alderman Harris: An Ultimo Ultimatum [poem, 6 July 1913]
[Editor: A poem regarding a member of a local council. Published in Truth (Sydney), 6 July 1913.] Alderman Harris. An Ultimo Ultimatum. A right good chip of a tough old block; A man with his father’s nerve. He takes his stand as firm as a rock, With neither flinch … [Read more...] about Alderman Harris: An Ultimo Ultimatum [poem, 6 July 1913]