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Another move forward [by Hector Lamond, 28 May 1914]

21 December 2024 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article, by Hector Lamond, regarding the development of The Worker (also known as The Australian Worker), was published in The Australian Worker (Sydney, NSW), 28 May 1914.] Another move forward. The Worker has again outgrown its home and seeks a new … [Read more...] about Another move forward [by Hector Lamond, 28 May 1914]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, grammar - different versions, Hector Lamond (1865-1947) (author), publication The Australian Worker (Sydney NSW), SourceTrove, The Australian Worker (periodical) (subject), year1914

The Caucus — and after [by Hector Lamond, 1 June 1914]

18 December 2024 · Leave a Comment

Photo of Hector Lamond, published in The Lone Hand (Sydney, NSW), 1 June 1914

[Editor: This article, by Hector Lamond, regarding the Labor Party’s Caucus system, was published in The Lone Hand (Sydney, NSW), 1 June 1914.] The Caucus — and after By Hector Lamond. Editor of The Worker, Sydney. Most electoral contests are determined by that large … [Read more...] about The Caucus — and after [by Hector Lamond, 1 June 1914]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Australian Labor Party, Caucus system (Labor Party), Hector Lamond (1865-1947) (author), initiative and referendum, publication The Lone Hand (Sydney), SourceTrove, year1914

Among the ice: An Australian’s experiences [22 January 1914]

6 June 2024 · Leave a Comment

Education Gazette and Teachers' Aid magazine (Melbourne, Vic.), 22 January 1914

[Editor: This article, regarding the seafaring life of Keith W. Ramsay, was published in the Education Gazette and Teachers’ Aid (Melbourne, Vic.), 22 January 1914.] Among the ice: An Australian’s experiences. Keith W. Ramsay, eldest son of Mr. D. W. Ramsay, of the … [Read more...] about Among the ice: An Australian’s experiences [22 January 1914]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Keith W. Ramsay (subject), SourceUniversityOfMelbourne, year1914

Obituary [re Malcolm Chisholm (WW1), The Sydneian, December 1914]

25 April 2024 · Leave a Comment

Lest We Forget, Australian Commonwealth Military Forces badge, with red text below

[Editor: An extract from the “Obituary” section, regarding Australian military personnel, published in The Sydneian (Sydney, NSW), December 1914.] Obituary. CHISHOLM, WILLIAM MALCOLM. — Entered the School 1905. Left 1911. He was a Prefect, a member of the Rifle Team and … [Read more...] about Obituary [re Malcolm Chisholm (WW1), The Sydneian, December 1914]

Filed Under: death notices Tagged With: 500x500, military casualties, publication The Sydneian, SourceSydneyGrammarSchool, Sydney Grammar School, William Malcolm Chisholm (1892-1914) (subject), World War One casualties, year1914

Deaths [re Australian military personnel (WW1), The Sydney Morning Herald, 4 November 1914]

25 April 2024 · Leave a Comment

Lest We Forget, Australian Commonwealth Military Forces badge, with red text below

[Editor: Extracts from the “Deaths” notices, regarding Australian military personnel, published in The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 4 November 1914.] Deaths. CHISHOLM. — Died of wounds in France on August 27, Lieutenant Malcolm Chisholm, of the East Lancashire … [Read more...] about Deaths [re Australian military personnel (WW1), The Sydney Morning Herald, 4 November 1914]

Filed Under: death notices Tagged With: 500x500, military casualties, SourceTrove, William Malcolm Chisholm (1892-1914) (subject), World War One casualties, year1914

Deaths [re Australian military personnel (WW1), The Sydney Morning Herald, 14 September 1914]

25 April 2024 · Leave a Comment

Lest We Forget, Australian Commonwealth Military Forces badge, with red text below

[Editor: Extracts from the “Deaths” notices, regarding Australian military personnel, published in The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 14 September 1914.] Deaths. WALKER. — September 12, at Herbertshohe, New Britain, John Edward Walker (known as John Courtney), … [Read more...] about Deaths [re Australian military personnel (WW1), The Sydney Morning Herald, 14 September 1914]

Filed Under: death notices Tagged With: 500x500, military casualties, SourceTrove, World War One casualties, WW1 military casualties New Britain, year1914

The late Lieutenant W. Malcolm Chisholm [The Sydneian, December 1914]

25 April 2024 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article, regarding the death of Lieutenant Malcolm Chisholm, during World War One (1914-1918), was published in The Sydneian (Sydney, NSW), December 1914.] The late Lieutenant W. Malcolm Chisholm. The news that the far-off battlefields of Europe had so soon … [Read more...] about The late Lieutenant W. Malcolm Chisholm [The Sydneian, December 1914]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, graphics added, military casualties, publication The Sydneian, SourceSydneyGrammarSchool, Sydney Grammar School, William Malcolm Chisholm (1892-1914) (subject), World War One (1914-1918), World War One casualties, year1914

An Australian falls [re the death of Lieutenant Malcolm Chisholm (WW1), 5 November 1914]

25 April 2024 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article, regarding the death of Lieutenant Malcolm Chisholm, during World War One (1914-1918), was published in the Evening News (Sydney, NSW), 5 November 1914.] An Australian falls. Son of Dr. Chisholm, of Sydney. An Australian, Lieutenant Malcolm … [Read more...] about An Australian falls [re the death of Lieutenant Malcolm Chisholm (WW1), 5 November 1914]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, military casualties, SourceTrove, William Malcolm Chisholm (1892-1914) (subject), World War One casualties, year1914

Old Boys notes [a letter re the outbreak of World War One, December 1914]

25 April 2024 · Leave a Comment

Front cover of "The Sydneian" (Sydney Grammar School), December 1914

[Editor: This letter is an extract from the “Old Boys notes” section published in The Sydneian (Sydney, NSW), December 1914. It was printed during World War One (1914-1918).] Old Boys notes. Fred. Salusbury, who left for England in July, writes thus under address Bank of … [Read more...] about Old Boys notes [a letter re the outbreak of World War One, December 1914]

Filed Under: correspondence Tagged With: 500x500, anecdotes, letters WW1 era (civilian), publication The Sydneian, SourceSydneyGrammarSchool, Sydney Grammar School, World War One (1914-1918), year1914

Cadet notes [re school cadets, December 1914]

25 April 2024 · Leave a Comment

Front cover of "The Sydneian" (Sydney Grammar School), December 1914

[Editor: This article, regarding school military cadets, was published in The Sydneian (Sydney, NSW), December 1914. It was printed during World War One (1914-1918).] Cadet notes. Bardolph, “On, on, on, on, on! to the breach, to the breach!” A new spirit inspires us. … [Read more...] about Cadet notes [re school cadets, December 1914]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, publication The Sydneian, school cadets, SourceSydneyGrammarSchool, Sydney Grammar School, World War One (1914-1918), year1914

[Mr. Thomas Roydhouse] [10 October 1914]

30 October 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This item, regarding Thomas Richard Roydhouse, is an extract from the “Social Chat of the Day” section of The Newsletter: An Australian Paper for Australian People (Sydney, NSW), 10 October 1914.] [Mr. Thomas Roydhouse] Mr. Thomas Roydhouse, for many years editor … [Read more...] about [Mr. Thomas Roydhouse] [10 October 1914]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, phrase the Dominion (New Zealand), SourceTrove, Thomas Richard Roydhouse (1862-1943) (subject), year1914

About people [20 June 1914]

10 April 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: These two extracts, including an obituary regarding Richard Yeoman, are from the “About people” section published in The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 20 June 1914.] About people. Mr. R. Yeoman, photographer, of 116 Bourke-street, city, died on Wednesday last at his … [Read more...] about About people [20 June 1914]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, obituaries, photographers, Richard Yeoman (1856-1914) (subject), SourceTrove, year1914

The late Richard Yeoman [22 July 1914]

10 April 2023 · Leave a Comment

Richard Yeoman (1856-1914)

[Editor: This obituary, regarding Richard Yeoman, was published in “The Editor’s Locker” section of The Australasian Photo-Review (Sydney, NSW), 22 July 1914.] The late Richard Yeoman We regret to announce the death of Mr. R. Yeoman, of Melbourne, who was a well-known … [Read more...] about The late Richard Yeoman [22 July 1914]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, graphics added, obituaries, photographers, Richard Yeoman (1856-1914) (subject), SourceTrove, year1914

Long Beach, near Hobart [postcard, 9 February 1914]

2 January 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of Long Beach (Tas.), and which has a Kangaroo and Map stamp, is postmarked 9 February 1914.] [Front of postcard] Long Beach, near Hobart [Description: A photograph of Long Beach (Tas.), featuring some … [Read more...] about Long Beach, near Hobart [postcard, 9 February 1914]

Filed Under: ephemera, postcards Tagged With: 500x500, beach scenes, correspondence (original), HTML tables (side) div style, IAC Ephemera Collection, Kangaroo and Map stamps, postage stamps (Australia), postcards, red kangaroo stamps (1913), SourceIACLibrary, year1914

Sergeants’ Mess [postcard, 22 December 1914]

14 May 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of a group of unidentified Australian soldiers, is from the era of the First World War (1914-1918). The postcard is dated 22 December (no year is given, although it is believed to be 1914).] Sergeants’ … [Read more...] about Sergeants’ Mess [postcard, 22 December 1914]

Filed Under: ephemera, postcards Tagged With: 500x500, correspondence (original), correspondence WW1 era (original), ESU funding, HTML tables (side) div style, IAC Ephemera Collection, military ephemera, photographs, photographs WW1, postcards, postcards WW1, soldiers' letters WW1 era, SourceIACLibrary, World War One (1914-1918), year1914

Bondi [poem by Mary Gilmore, 1 June 1914]

23 March 2022 · Leave a Comment

Mary Gilmore, 1927, photo

[Editor: This poem by Mary Gilmore was published in The Lone Hand (Sydney, NSW), 1 June 1914.] Bondi By Mary Gilmore EVENING. Ben Buckler sharp against the sky, Gulls wheeling seaward, scarcely heard their cry; The clangor of the City dying down To muted murmurs … [Read more...] about Bondi [poem by Mary Gilmore, 1 June 1914]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: 500x500, Mary Gilmore (1865-1962) (author), poem, publication The Lone Hand (Sydney), SourceTrove, year1914

A world’s union [by Mary Gilmore, 1 June 1914]

23 March 2022 · Leave a Comment

Mary Gilmore, 1927, photo

[Editor: This article by Mary Gilmore was published in The Lone Hand (Sydney, NSW), 1 June 1914.] A world’s union By Mary Gilmore Sir Rider Haggard recently said that what was much needed by those directing affairs was “imagination.” Apparently, he was speaking for … [Read more...] about A world’s union [by Mary Gilmore, 1 June 1914]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, internationalism, Mary Gilmore (1865-1962) (author), publication The Lone Hand (Sydney), racial attitudes, racial purity (White Australia), SourceTrove, year1914

Our First Communion [poem by L. E. Homfray, October 1914]

8 February 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by L. E. Homfray was published in The Bush Brother (Dubbo, NSW), October 1914.] Our First Communion. O! God, in this sweet morning hour, Thy children come to-day, With lowly faith we would draw near, Oh! send us not away. Our hearts are young, and … [Read more...] about Our First Communion [poem by L. E. Homfray, October 1914]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: L. E. Homfray (1873-1951) (author), religious poetry, SourceTrove, year1914

Australia: The Land of Sunshine, Health & Prosperity [poster, 1914]

18 May 2021 · 1 Comment

[Editor: This poster, an advertisement for migration to Australia from the USA (along with a calendar for 1915), was published under the authority of the Minister of External Affairs (Melbourne), 1914.] Australia The Land of Sunshine Health & Prosperity. For … [Read more...] about Australia: The Land of Sunshine, Health & Prosperity [poster, 1914]

Filed Under: ephemera Tagged With: advertisements, calendars, general ephemera, immigration, posters, SourceTrove, White Australia, year1914

A Wattle Badge [letter from Agnes L. Kettlewell, 15 August 1914]

1 February 2019 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This letter from Agnes L. Kettlewell (nee Storrie), regarding the Wattle Day League, was published in The Sydney Morning Herald, 15 August 1914 (during World War One).] A Wattle Badge. To the Editor of the Herald. Sir, — It may interest your readers to know … [Read more...] about A Wattle Badge [letter from Agnes L. Kettlewell, 15 August 1914]

Filed Under: letters to the editor Tagged With: Agnes L. Storrie (1864-1936) (author), SourceTrove, Wattle Day, Wattle Day League, year1914

White Australia [poem, 12 August 1914]

28 October 2012 · Leave a Comment

White Australia. The shocking revelations made in the Perth Police Court the other day don’t say much for the vaunted policy of a “White Australia,” while it provides a good argument against the maunderings of the “let-’em-all-come brigade.” We’ve fashioned ourselves a … [Read more...] about White Australia [poem, 12 August 1914]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: poem, racial poetry, SourceTrove, year1914

The Men Who Made Australia [poem, 19 January 1914]

8 July 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A poem published in The Barrier Miner, 19 January 1914.] The Men Who Made Australia. Some branches of the A.N.A. in Victoria, having advocated the abolition of the kilt uniform of the Scottish regiments in favor of the “Australian uniform,” “Woomera,” of the … [Read more...] about The Men Who Made Australia [poem, 19 January 1914]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Australian Natives' Association, British connection, poem, SourceTrove, year1914

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