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Advance Australia [postcard, December 1917]

30 March 2023 · 1 Comment

Advance Australia postcard.

[Editor: This postcard, sent with some Christmas greetings, is dated Christmas 1917 (during the First World War, 1914-1918).] [Front of postcard] ADVANCE AUSTRALIA GREETINGS SINCERE WATTLE-lot of Happiness, WATTLE-lot of Health, WATTLE-lot of Peace and … [Read more...] about Advance Australia [postcard, December 1917]

Filed Under: ephemera, poetry, postcards Tagged With: 500x500, Christmas postcards, HTML tables (side) div style, IAC Ephemera Collection, patriotic postcards, poem, postcards, postcards WW1, SourceIACLibrary, wattle, wattle poetry, year1917

The Leading Lady [poem by “Stargazer”, 31 January 1917]

4 February 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem, by “Stargazer”, was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 31 January 1917.] The Leading Lady. [For The Bulletin.] Among the leading American film actresses who earn over 300 dollars a week, Miss Betty Boon is conspicuous. Betty is the cleverest … [Read more...] about The Leading Lady [poem by “Stargazer”, 31 January 1917]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: 500x500, poem, publication The Bulletin (Sydney), SourceTrove, year1917

Best Wishes [postcard, 10 December 1917 (during the First World War)]

1 September 2022 · Leave a Comment

Australian postcard

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a poem, as well as an illustration of some kookaburras, along with some embedded wattle blossoms in an outline of Australia, is dated 10 December 1917, during the First World War (1914-1918); it was sent to a sailor serving on HMAS … [Read more...] about Best Wishes [postcard, 10 December 1917 (during the First World War)]

Filed Under: ephemera, postcards Tagged With: 500x500, HTML tables (side) div style, IAC Ephemera Collection, kookaburras, letters to military WW1, military ephemera, plant piece included, poem, postcards, postcards with added items, postcards WW1, SourceIACLibrary, wattle, World War One (1914-1918), year1917

Two Australian soldiers and a Frenchman [First World War postcard, 26 July 1917]

14 May 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of two Australian soldiers and a Frenchman (the latter dressed in an Australian army uniform), is from the era of the First World War (1914-1918). The postcard is dated 26 July 1917.] Two Australian soldiers and a … [Read more...] about Two Australian soldiers and a Frenchman [First World War postcard, 26 July 1917]

Filed Under: ephemera, postcards Tagged With: 500x500, ESU funding, HTML tables (side) div style, IAC Ephemera Collection, military ephemera, photographs, photographs WW1, postcards, postcards WW1, soldiers' letters WW1, SourceIACLibrary, World War One (1914-1918), year1917

“Christians awake!” [First World War postcard, sent by Charles Fell to his girlfriend, 28 June 1917]

14 February 2022 · 8 Comments

Christians Awake (World War One postcard)

[Editor: This postcard was sent by a soldier to his girlfriend, during the First World War (1914-1918). The postcard is dated 28 June 1917.] [Front of postcard] “Christians awake!” “Le rappel à la réalite!” [Reverse of postcard] POST … [Read more...] about “Christians awake!” [First World War postcard, sent by Charles Fell to his girlfriend, 28 June 1917]

Filed Under: ephemera, postcards Tagged With: 500x500, Charles Fell (1890-1975), ESU funding, HTML tables (side) div style, IAC Ephemera Collection, military ephemera, postcards, postcards WW1, soldiers' letters WW1, SourceIACLibrary, word OK (okay), World War One (1914-1918), year1917

Voices of Anzac [song by L. E. Homfray, August 1917]

5 February 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This song by L. E. Homfray was published in The Bush Brother (Dubbo, NSW), August 1917.] Voices of Anzac. Upon the shores of Anzac In many a nameless grave, Australia’s sons are sleeping, Her heroes, true and brave. The call to arms was sounding, And in … [Read more...] about Voices of Anzac [song by L. E. Homfray, August 1917]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: Anzac poetry, L. E. Homfray (1873-1951) (author), patriotic poetry, SourceTrove, year1917

Thomas Shanley (colonist) [several items, 1917]

1 February 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: Reproduced below are several items regarding Thomas Shanley, an Australian colonist, who migrated from Ireland in 1855. He was the son of Thomas Shanley (senior) and Mary Shanley (née Quinn). He died in 1917, in Killarney (Victoria), at the age of 84 … [Read more...] about Thomas Shanley (colonist) [several items, 1917]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: colonists pioneers settlers, multiple items, obituaries, SourceTrove, year1917

Our Light Horse regiments [15 November 1917]

31 October 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article, regarding the Battle of Beersheba (1917), which took place during the First World War (1914-1918), was published in Punch (Melbourne, Vic.), 15 November 1917.] Our Light Horse regiments. Once again our Australian mounted men have distinguished … [Read more...] about Our Light Horse regiments [15 November 1917]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Battle of Beersheba (1917), Light Horsemen, SourceTrove, World War One (1914-1918), WW1 recruitment, year1917

Australian Light Horse engaged [15 November 1917]

31 October 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article, regarding the Battle of Beersheba (1917), which took place during the First World War (1914-1918), was published in the Bendigo Independent (Bendigo, Vic.), 15 November 1917.] Australian Light Horse Engaged. (Reuter’s Service). A despatch has … [Read more...] about Australian Light Horse engaged [15 November 1917]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Battle of Beersheba (1917), Edmund Allenby (1861-1936) (subject), Light Horsemen, SourceTrove, World War One (1914-1918), year1917

Anzac Day: Glory of Gallipoli: Governor-General’s Tribute [speech by Sir Ronald Munro Ferguson, 26 April 1917]

25 April 2019 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This speech by Sir Ronald Munro Ferguson (Governor General of Australia), given during the First World War), was published in The Argus (Melbourne), 26 April 1917.] Anzac Day. Glory of Gallipoli. Governor-General’s Tribute. Brisbane, Wednesday. — Anzac Day … [Read more...] about Anzac Day: Glory of Gallipoli: Governor-General’s Tribute [speech by Sir Ronald Munro Ferguson, 26 April 1917]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Anzac Day (25 April), Ronald Munro Ferguson (1860-1934) (author), SourceTrove, speeches, World War One (1914-1918), year1917

The Soldier’s Vision of Christ [poem by L. E. Homfray]

28 February 2017 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by L. E. Homfray was published in ‘Somewhere in France’ (1917).] The Soldier’s Vision of Christ The battle was raging fierce and strong, In countless numbers the wounded lay, Beyond the reach of all human aid A boy lay breathing his life away. And … [Read more...] about The Soldier’s Vision of Christ [poem by L. E. Homfray]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: L. E. Homfray (1873-1951) (author), poem, Somewhere in France (L. E. Homfray 1917), SourceSLV, year1917

The Mother’s Prayer [poem by L. E. Homfray]

28 February 2017 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by L. E. Homfray was published in ‘Somewhere in France’ (1917).] The Mother’s Prayer Low before the Holy Altar Where the faithful knelt in prayer, Long and earnestly a mother Pleaded for the son she bare. “Jesus, Lord, in mercy keep him Through all … [Read more...] about The Mother’s Prayer [poem by L. E. Homfray]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: L. E. Homfray (1873-1951) (author), poem, Somewhere in France (L. E. Homfray 1917), SourceSLV, year1917

The Great Sacrifice [in ‘Somewhere in France’ by L. E. Homfray]

28 February 2017 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This religious wartime illustration was published in ‘Somewhere in France’ (1917).] The Great Sacrifice Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends Source: L. E. Homfray, ‘Somewhere in France’, Sydney: D. S. Ford, … [Read more...] about The Great Sacrifice [in ‘Somewhere in France’ by L. E. Homfray]

Filed Under: graphics Tagged With: graphics added, Somewhere in France (L. E. Homfray 1917), SourceSLV, year1917

‘Somewhere in France’ [by L. E. Homfray]

28 February 2017 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This booklet by L. E. Homfray was published during the First World War (1914-1918). The first item in the booklet, “The Great Sacrifice”, is a religious wartime illustration, whilst the other two items are poems. As this publication did not have a contents page, a list … [Read more...] about ‘Somewhere in France’ [by L. E. Homfray]

Filed Under: books booklets pamphlets Tagged With: @ contents list added, booklet, L. E. Homfray (1873-1951) (author), Somewhere in France (L. E. Homfray 1917), SourceSLV, year1917

Possum [poem by C. J. Dennis]

12 July 2016 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in Doreen (1917).] Possum Jist ’ere it gripped me, on a sudden, like a red-’ot knife. I wus diggin’ in the garden, talkin’ pleasant to me wife, When it got me good an’ solid, an’ I fetches out a yell, An’ curses soft … [Read more...] about Possum [poem by C. J. Dennis]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: C. J. Dennis (1876-1938) (author), Doreen (C. J. Dennis 1917), poem, SourceSLV, year1917

Vi’lits [poem by C. J. Dennis]

12 July 2016 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in Doreen (1917).] Vi’lits I wus pickin’ gipsy vi’lits fer to try an’ square Doreen. We ’ad words . . . about pianners — fer she wants one awful keen — ’Igh words, about ’igh-toned idears — an’, like a love-sick … [Read more...] about Vi’lits [poem by C. J. Dennis]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: C. J. Dennis (1876-1938) (author), Doreen (C. J. Dennis 1917), poem, SourceSLV, year1917

Logic and Spotted Dog [poem by C. J. Dennis]

12 July 2016 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in Doreen (1917).] Logic and Spotted Dog “Unless you ’ide that axe,” she sez, “’E’ll ’urt ’imself reel bad. An’ after all — Now, Bill, don’t cry! — that trouble that I’ve ’ad, Wiv ’im thro’ croop an’ whoopin’ corf, ’e … [Read more...] about Logic and Spotted Dog [poem by C. J. Dennis]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: C. J. Dennis (1876-1938) (author), Doreen (C. J. Dennis 1917), poem, SourceSLV, year1917

Washing Day [poem by C. J. Dennis]

12 July 2016 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in Doreen (1917).] Washing Day The little gipsy vi’lits, they wus peepin’ thro’ the green As she come walkin’ in the grass, me little wife, Doreen. The sun shone on the sassafras, where thrushes sung a bar. — The ’ope … [Read more...] about Washing Day [poem by C. J. Dennis]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: C. J. Dennis (1876-1938) (author), Doreen (C. J. Dennis 1917), poem, SourceSLV, year1917

Doreen [by C. J. Dennis, 1917]

12 July 2016 · 2 Comments

[Editor: This booklet by C. J. Dennis was published in 1917. As this publication did not have a contents page, a list of the contents has been provided so as to enable easier access to the text.] Doreen By C. J. Dennis Washing Day Logic and Spotted … [Read more...] about Doreen [by C. J. Dennis, 1917]

Filed Under: books booklets pamphlets Tagged With: @ contents list added, booklet, C. J. Dennis (1876-1938) (author), Doreen (C. J. Dennis 1917), SourceSLV, year1917

The Girl in the Pines [song, 13 November 1917]

10 March 2015 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A song printed during the First World War. Published in The Forbes Advocate, 13 November 1917.] The Girl in the Pines (Written for “The Forbes Advocate” by “Old Hand.”) On a snow-covered field he was dying, With a comrade supporting his head; On a … [Read more...] about The Girl in the Pines [song, 13 November 1917]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: Editor’s notes additional, song, SourceTrove, Will Wilde, year1917

Letter from Hell: Jim O’Hea on chats [6 November 1917]

25 October 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A letter from an Australian soldier, during the First World War. Published in The Forbes Advocate, 6 November 1917.] Letter from Hell Jim O’Hea on chats. Once again our friend Jim O’Hea writes us, this time from this address: Somewhere in Hell, But fine … [Read more...] about Letter from Hell: Jim O’Hea on chats [6 November 1917]

Filed Under: letters to the editor Tagged With: SourceTrove, World War One (1914-1918), year1917

On the Banks of the Beautiful River [poem by “Kookaburra”, 19 January 1917]

10 October 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A poem by “Kookaburra”. Published in The Evelyn Observer, and Bourke East Record, 19 January 1917.] On the Banks of the Beautiful River. On the banks of the beautiful river, For ever and ever and aye, We shall thank Thee, O Lord, as the giver Of the chance … [Read more...] about On the Banks of the Beautiful River [poem by “Kookaburra”, 19 January 1917]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Kookaburra (dates?) (author), poem, religious poetry, SourceTrove, year1917

Daylight Saving! [article by “Kookaburra”, 9 October 1917]

10 October 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: An article by “Kookaburra”, addressing some problems with daylight saving time from a farmer’s perspective. Published in The Evelyn Observer, and Bourke East Record, 9 October 1917.] Daylight Saving! “What do you think of this new daylight-saving scheme that’s … [Read more...] about Daylight Saving! [article by “Kookaburra”, 9 October 1917]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: daylight saving time, Kookaburra (dates?) (author), SourceTrove, year1917

Our Noble Sons [poem by “Kookaburra”, 1 June 1917]

8 October 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A poem by “Kookaburra”, regarding Australians fighting overseas during the First World War. Published in The Eltham and Whittlesea Shires Advertiser and Diamond Creek Valley Advocate, 1 June 1917.] Our Noble Sons. All praise to thee our noble sons Who’ve crossed … [Read more...] about Our Noble Sons [poem by “Kookaburra”, 1 June 1917]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Kookaburra (dates?) (author), poem, SourceTrove, war poetry and military poetry, year1917

Towards Industrial Democracy: The White Australia Policy [by Vance Palmer, 16 August 1917]

21 September 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: In this article, Vance Palmer argues that Australia must develop more “original literary, artistic, scientific, or social achievement”, so as to establish itself as a country with a significant contribution to make to civilisation, and thus provide a justification for … [Read more...] about Towards Industrial Democracy: The White Australia Policy [by Vance Palmer, 16 August 1917]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: SourceTrove, Vance Palmer, White Australia Policy, year1917

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