[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]
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Obituary [re Australian military personnel (WW1), The Sydneian, December 1914]
[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 Australian military personnel (WW1), The Sydneian, December 1914]
Deaths [re Australian military personnel (WW1), The Sydney Morning Herald, 4 November 1914]
[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]
Deaths [re Australian military personnel (WW1), The Sydney Morning Herald, 14 September 1914]
[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]
The late Lieutenant W. Malcolm Chisholm [December 1914]
[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 [December 1914]
An Australian falls [re the death of Lieutenant Malcolm Chisholm (WW1), 5 November 1914]
[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]
Old Boys notes [a letter re the outbreak of World War One, 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]
Cadet notes [re school cadets, 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]
[Mr. Thomas Roydhouse] [10 October 1914]
[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]
About people [20 June 1914]
[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]
The late Richard Yeoman [22 July 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]
Long Beach, near Hobart [postcard, 9 February 1914]
[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]
Sergeants’ Mess [postcard, 22 December 1914]
[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]
Bondi [poem by Mary Gilmore, 1 June 1914]
[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]
A world’s union [by Mary Gilmore, 1 June 1914]
[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]
Our First Communion [poem by L. E. Homfray, October 1914]
[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]
Australia: The Land of Sunshine, Health & Prosperity [poster, 1914]
[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]
A Wattle Badge [letter from Agnes L. Kettlewell, 15 August 1914]
[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]
White Australia [poem, 12 August 1914]
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]
The Men Who Made Australia [poem, 19 January 1914]
[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]