[Editor: This article, regarding the Eureka Rebellion, was published in The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 2 January 1915.] Victoria’s only battlefield By X. Few remember that the 3rd December was the sixtieth anniversary of Eureka — Victoria’s only experience of warfare on … [Read more...] about Victoria’s only battlefield [2 January 1915]
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In Australia: Returning soldiers: South Australian quota [29 October 1915]
[Editor: This list, of South Australian soldiers returning to Australia during the First World War (1914-1918), was published in “The War” section of The Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW), 29 October 1915.] In Australia. Returning soldiers. South Australian … [Read more...] about In Australia: Returning soldiers: South Australian quota [29 October 1915]
Discharge certificates [29 October 1915]
[Editor: This brief article, regarding Australian military discharge certificates issued during the First World War (1914-1918), was published in “The War” section of The Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW), 29 October 1915.] Discharge certificates. The military authorities … [Read more...] about Discharge certificates [29 October 1915]
In the Dardanelles: Campaign condemned by Lord Brassey [29 October 1915]
[Editor: This article, reporting on the comments of Lord Brassey regarding on the Dardanelles campaign, during the First World War (1914-1918), was published in “The War” section of The Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW), 29 October 1915.] In the Dardanelles. Campaign … [Read more...] about In the Dardanelles: Campaign condemned by Lord Brassey [29 October 1915]
Lord Beassey outspoken [re the Dardanelles campaign, 6 November 1915]
[Editor: This article, reporting on the comments of Lord Brassey regarding on the Dardanelles campaign, during the First World War (1914-1918), was published in The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic.), 6 November 1915.] Lord Beassey outspoken. In an interview given by Lord … [Read more...] about Lord Beassey outspoken [re the Dardanelles campaign, 6 November 1915]
A new phase of the party curse [WW1 editorial (re the UK), 20 September 1915]
[Editor: This editorial was published in The Daily Advertiser (Wagga Wagga, NSW), 20 September 1915. The editorial is primarily about party politics and conscription in the UK (although Australia is mentioned in passing); it says that “anyone guilty of conduct calculated to … [Read more...] about A new phase of the party curse [WW1 editorial (re the UK), 20 September 1915]
Old Granny Sullivan [booklet by John Shaw Neilson, 1915]
[Editor: This booklet, consisting of the poem “Old Granny Sullivan” by John Shaw Neilson (given here as “Shaw Neilson”), was published in 1915.] Old Granny Sullivan By Shaw Neilson A pleasant shady place it is, a pleasant place and cool — The township folk go up … [Read more...] about Old Granny Sullivan [booklet by John Shaw Neilson, 1915]
Unknown Australian soldier, from the Australian Army Medical Corps [First World War postcard, with photo of an Australian soldier, 22 December 1915]
[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of an Australian soldier, from the Australian Army Medical Corps, is from the era of the First World War (1914-1918). The postcard is dated 22 December 1915.] Unknown Australian soldier, from the Australian Army Medical … [Read more...] about Unknown Australian soldier, from the Australian Army Medical Corps [First World War postcard, with photo of an Australian soldier, 22 December 1915]
A clergyman fined: Wanted to “cut it out” [20 August 1915]
[Editor: This article was published in The Gosford Times; Woy Woy and Wyong District Advocate (Gosford, NSW), 20 August 1915.] A clergyman fined. Wanted to “cut it out.” Rev. J. P. Penman, Methodist minister at Katoomba, and his wife were summoned before Mr. T. B. … [Read more...] about A clergyman fined: Wanted to “cut it out” [20 August 1915]
General news [news items regarding the First World War, 21 August 1915]
[Editor: This column of various news items was published in The Democrat (Lithgow, NSW), 21 August 1915. Most of the items relate to the First World War (1914-1918).] General news. A new antiseptic with wonderful properties has been discovered and is being applied to the … [Read more...] about General news [news items regarding the First World War, 21 August 1915]
Boys! Listen! The Empire is calling [poem “Australia’s Call” by Irene Jones, 5 August 1915]
[Editor: This poem (or song) by Irene Jones was published in the Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (Mudgee, NSW), 5 August 1915 (during the First World War, 1914-1918).] Boys! Listen! The Empire is calling. The following appropriate and inspiring verses, … [Read more...] about Boys! Listen! The Empire is calling [poem “Australia’s Call” by Irene Jones, 5 August 1915]
Lost Opportunities [poem by L. E. Homfray, July 1915]
[Editor: This poem by L. E. Homfray was published in The Bush Brother (Dubbo, NSW), July 1915.] Lost Opportunities. We do not need the hand outstretched, We turn with scornful words away, But, in that day, and in that hour, Our golden chance has gone for aye. We … [Read more...] about Lost Opportunities [poem by L. E. Homfray, July 1915]
Ex-Senator McColl in a new role [12 August 1915]
[Editor: This article, which includes some songs by James McColl (1844-1929), was published in The Kyneton Guardian (Kyneton, Vic.), 12 August 1915.] Ex-Senator McColl in a new role. Up in Bendigo they had, notwithstanding the rain, on Australian Red Cross Day an … [Read more...] about Ex-Senator McColl in a new role [12 August 1915]
Hymn for Absent Soldiers and Sailors [hymn by L. E. Homfray, 1915]
[Editor: This hymn, words written by L. E. Homfray, with music by Maud Ingoldby, was published as a single-sided leaflet in 1915.] Sold for the Benefit of the Red Cross Fund. Hymn for Absent Soldiers and Sailors. M. INGOLDBY. [music notes] Lord, we plead for … [Read more...] about Hymn for Absent Soldiers and Sailors [hymn by L. E. Homfray, 1915]
Horse racing: Judge’s severe remarks [27 November 1915]
[Editor: This article was published in The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 27 November 1915.] Horse racing. Judge’s severe remarks. Perth, Friday. A libel action, in which the issue was concerned with the performance of the trotting horse Dudley’s Orphan, was … [Read more...] about Horse racing: Judge’s severe remarks [27 November 1915]
Honest Tom! [poem by Reggie the Wroughter, 1 August 1915]
[Editor: This poem was published in The Sunday Times (Perth, WA), 1 August 1915.] Honest Tom! (The trotting stewards have exonerated the rider of Honest Tom, whose remarkably inconsistent performance caused such a hostile demonstration at Saturday week’s … [Read more...] about Honest Tom! [poem by Reggie the Wroughter, 1 August 1915]
[Maitland Ministers’ Association] [9 October 1915]
[Editor: This untitled news item, about the opposition of the Maitland Ministers’ Association to extended alcohol trading hours and to raffles (as a form of gambling), was published in The Maitland Weekly Mercury (West Maitland, NSW), 9 October 1915.] [Maitland Ministers' … [Read more...] about [Maitland Ministers’ Association] [9 October 1915]
[World War One news items] [9 October 1915]
[Editor: These untitled news items, including some letters from Australian soldiers and reports of farewell functions for departing soldiers, are extracts from the general news section published in The Maitland Weekly Mercury (West Maitland, NSW), 9 October 1915.] [World War … [Read more...] about [World War One news items] [9 October 1915]
“White Australia” and the War [12 March 1915]
[Editor: This article, critical of government funding for white settlement in the Northern Territory, was published in Building and Real Estate (Sydney, NSW), 12 March 1915.] “White Australia” and the War. How long can we hold the Northern Territory under present … [Read more...] about “White Australia” and the War [12 March 1915]
The expanding Federal public service [12 March 1915]
[Editor: This article, critical of government bureaucracy, was published in Building and Real Estate (Sydney, NSW), 12 March 1915.] The expanding Federal public service. The Federal Ministry made an important innovation recently in the appointments of Commissions. It … [Read more...] about The expanding Federal public service [12 March 1915]
Loco Bells [poem, 12 March 1915]
[Editor: This poem, about railway locomotives (trains), was published in Building and Real Estate (Sydney, NSW), 12 March 1915.] Loco Bells (With apologies to Poe.) Just listen to the clanging of each bell — loco. bells, That a fearsome railway engine is a-coming on … [Read more...] about Loco Bells [poem, 12 March 1915]
“Australia First!” [12 March 1915]
[Editor: This article, about supporting Australian industry, was published in Building and Real Estate (Sydney, NSW), 12 March 1915.] “Australia First!” Many well-meaning people just now are talking a good deal about taking immediate steps to “expand the trade of the … [Read more...] about “Australia First!” [12 March 1915]
How We Landed on Gallipoli Peninsula [poem, 13 July 1915]
[Editor: A poem from the First World War. Published in The Geraldton Guardian (Geraldton, WA), 13 July 1915.] How we landed on Gallipoli Peninsula. (By one of the Third Brigade.) Written at Gallipoli, May 28th, 1915. Do you hear what they say? We are getting … [Read more...] about How We Landed on Gallipoli Peninsula [poem, 13 July 1915]
The Men of Australia [poem, 22 June 1915]
[Editor: A poem with a patriotic theme; written during the First World War. Published in the North-Eastern Advertiser (Scottsdale, Tas.), 22 June 1915.] The Men of Australia. The men from the counter and workshop, The men from the hill and the plain, The men from the … [Read more...] about The Men of Australia [poem, 22 June 1915]
Treating the wounded: Doctor describes scenes: Chaplains lead charges [1 June 1915]
[Editor: A letter regarding the Dardanelles campaign, during the First World War. Published in The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 1 June 1915.] Treating the wounded. Doctor describes scenes. Chaplains lead charges. Sydney, Monday. — Dr. Colin Chisholm Ross, of Sydney, … [Read more...] about Treating the wounded: Doctor describes scenes: Chaplains lead charges [1 June 1915]