[Editor: This letter, written by an unknown Army officer, regarding the Battle of Beersheba (1917), which took place during the First World War (1914-1918), was published in The Sun (Sydney, NSW), 20 January 1918.] Taking Beersheba Advance in the desert Roman wells … [Read more...] about Taking Beersheba: Advance in the desert: Roman wells prove useful [letter, 20 January 1918]
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The “flu” [5 September 1918]
[Editor: This article about the Spanish Flu was published in the Kalgoorlie Miner (Kalgoorlie, WA), 5 September 1918.] The “flu.” The latest English papers to hand tell us of the ravages of the great influenza epidemic there. Those who did not get the Spanish “flu” were … [Read more...] about The “flu” [5 September 1918]
Influenza epidemic: Outbreak at Broadmeadows camp: Two hundred soldiers in hospital [17 August 1918]
[Editor: This article about the Spanish Flu was published in The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 17 August 1918.] Influenza epidemic Outbreak at Broadmeadows camp. Two hundred soldiers in hospital. A particularly severe type of influenza, believed to be a form of Spanish … [Read more...] about Influenza epidemic: Outbreak at Broadmeadows camp: Two hundred soldiers in hospital [17 August 1918]
With the Anzacs: First touch of winter: Superiority over Boche [by Keith Murdoch, 24 September 1918]
[Editor: This article by Keith Murdoch, regarding the Western Front in Europe during the First World War, was published in The Daily Mail (Brisbane, Qld.), 24 September 1918. Different versions of this report were published in various other newspapers.] With the … [Read more...] about With the Anzacs: First touch of winter: Superiority over Boche [by Keith Murdoch, 24 September 1918]
“Australianism”: A new cult [1 July 1918]
[Editor: An article on the ideology of “Australianism”. Whilst the article refers to the ideology as a “cult”, that particular word is being used here in the sense of a great devotion to an idea, object, or movement, rather than in a negative sense (such as the derogatory … [Read more...] about “Australianism”: A new cult [1 July 1918]
The Pearl of Torres [by Louis Esson, 18 July 1918]
[Editor: A short story by Louis Esson. Published in Adventure (New York), 18 July 1918.] The Pearl of Torres by Louis Esson When Ted Jarrett, of New York City, drifted into the picturesque pearling village by Torres Straits, the monotony of life had just been … [Read more...] about The Pearl of Torres [by Louis Esson, 18 July 1918]
A real Australian story book [review of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie, 24 November 1918]
[Editor: A review of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie (by May Gibbs), included in the “The Bookman” column. Published in The Sunday Times (Sydney, NSW), 24 November 1918.] A real Australian story book Here we have the most delightful kiddies’ book ever published in Australia; and … [Read more...] about A real Australian story book [review of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie, 24 November 1918]
Have You Read? Snugglepot and Cuddlepie (May Gibbs) [review, 16 November 1918]
[Editor: A review of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie (by May Gibbs), included in the “Have You Read?” column. Published in The World’s News (Sydney, NSW), 16 November 1918.] Have you read? Snugglepot and Cuddlepie (May Gibbs). In this very charming book, “all about two little … [Read more...] about Have You Read? Snugglepot and Cuddlepie (May Gibbs) [review, 16 November 1918]
The Shire [poem by “Kookaburra”, 8 March 1918]
[Editor: A poem by “Kookaburra”. Published in The Eltham and Whittlesea Shires Advertiser and Diamond Creek Valley Advocate, 8 March 1918.] The Shire. Oh, what will they do with the Shire just now, When they’re got no money on hand, And it’s no use milking Victoria’s … [Read more...] about The Shire [poem by “Kookaburra”, 8 March 1918]
Aussie verse and verse-writers: II. — Henry Lawson [8 March 1918]
[Editor: An article published in Aussie: The Australian Soldiers’ Magazine, no. 3, 8 March 1918.] Aussie verse and verse-writers. A short biographical sketch of a popular Australian author, with selections from his work will appear on this page each issue. II. — Henry … [Read more...] about Aussie verse and verse-writers: II. — Henry Lawson [8 March 1918]
The Chat’s Parade [poem, 8 March 1918]
[Editor: A poem about a “chat” (a louse). Published in Aussie: The Australian Soldiers’ Magazine, no. 3, 8 March 1918.] The Chat’s Parade. When the soldier, fagged and weary, In surroundings that are dreary, Aside lays he his rifle and grenade, Seeks solace in … [Read more...] about The Chat’s Parade [poem, 8 March 1918]
Shaw’s sure thing in the kidstakes [short story, 8 March 1918]
[Editor: A short story published in Aussie: The Australian Soldiers’ Magazine, no. 3, 8 March 1918.] Shaw’s sure thing in the kidstakes. I hopped aboard the leave train, managed to collar a corner seat, and settled myself down to enjoy a “Gold-flake” and the latest … [Read more...] about Shaw’s sure thing in the kidstakes [short story, 8 March 1918]
If Dreams Were Only True [poem, 8 March 1918]
[Editor: A poem published in Aussie: The Australian Soldiers’ Magazine, no. 3, 8 March 1918.] If Dreams Were Only True. Last night I had a funny dream, and dreamt to my delight, I had ten thousand blankets to keep me warm at night; I dreamt there wasn’t any snow, or … [Read more...] about If Dreams Were Only True [poem, 8 March 1918]
Bluegum [short story, 8 March 1918]
[Editor: A short story published in Aussie: The Australian Soldiers’ Magazine, no. 3, 8 March 1918.] Bluegum. When a man has led the free and easy life of the bush for twenty or thirty years, it is not an easy matter for him to acquire the “outward and visible signs of … [Read more...] about Bluegum [short story, 8 March 1918]
That Museum [8 March 1918]
[Editor: A humourous item published in Aussie: The Australian Soldiers’ Magazine, no. 3, 8 March 1918.] That Museum. I had a dream the other night. I was walking through the Australian War Museum in the year 3018. The principal exhibit was an Aussie tunic, to which this … [Read more...] about That Museum [8 March 1918]
Getting his own back [8 March 1918]
[Editor: A humourous tale published in Aussie: The Australian Soldiers’ Magazine, no. 3, 8 March 1918.] Getting his own back. Two Aussies on leave from France were occupying a first-class non-smoking compartment of an English train, when an irascible old bloke blew … [Read more...] about Getting his own back [8 March 1918]
A Retrospective Spasm [poem, 8 March 1918]
[Editor: A poem published in Aussie: The Australian Soldiers’ Magazine, no. 3, 8 March 1918.] A Retrospective Spasm. One of the Battery “spooks” has been on leave to Paris, where he spent most of his time sunning himself in the smiles of the girls at the Army and Navy … [Read more...] about A Retrospective Spasm [poem, 8 March 1918]
The Flea Farm [humour, 8 March 1918]
[Editor: A humourous story published in Aussie: The Australian Soldiers’ Magazine, no. 3, 8 March 1918.] The Flea Farm. I’ve heard Aussies tell stories to the unsophisticated of many different kinds of farms we have “out there” — there’s the Jackeroo farm, the Nullanulla … [Read more...] about The Flea Farm [humour, 8 March 1918]
Remorse [poem, 8 March 1918]
[Editor: A poem published in Aussie: The Australian Soldiers’ Magazine, no. 3, 8 March 1918.] Remorse. I went with a Woman of Vice to-night Whom I chanced to meet In a Paris street — She walked, admired by crowds of men. I stared — she smiled — I stared again — Her … [Read more...] about Remorse [poem, 8 March 1918]
The Countersign [poem, 8 March 1918]
[Editor: A poem published in Aussie: The Australian Soldiers’ Magazine, no. 3, 8 March 1918.] The Countersign. When God knocked off one night said He: “This world’s a rotten failure.” Lor lumme, though, He’d let ’em see — Next day He made Australia. And when you reach … [Read more...] about The Countersign [poem, 8 March 1918]
“The Squatter” [poem, 8 March 1918]
[Editor: A poem published in Aussie: The Australian Soldiers’ Magazine, no. 3, 8 March 1918.] “The Squatter.” He was a dinkum Aussie Bloke On London leave and thus he spoke To a big John Hop on duty there: “Digger, give’s the oil for Nelson’s Square, For they tell the … [Read more...] about “The Squatter” [poem, 8 March 1918]
“The dope” [short story, 8 March 1918]
[Editor: A short story published in Aussie: The Australian Soldiers’ Magazine, no. 3, 8 March 1918.] “The dope” Written and illustrated by “Worrap” Very few of us knew his real name, very few of us wanted to — until after the following episode happened. He fell into … [Read more...] about “The dope” [short story, 8 March 1918]
Some abbreviations explained [8 March 1918]
[Editor: A humourous look at some abbreviations used by Australian soldiers during World War One. Published in Aussie: The Australian Soldiers’ Magazine, no. 3, 8 March 1918.] Some abbreviations explained. “M.B.,” French Interpreter on Corps H.Q., sends this:— Of … [Read more...] about Some abbreviations explained [8 March 1918]
The Last Barrage [poem, 8 March 1918]
[Editor: A poem published in Aussie: The Australian Soldiers’ Magazine, no. 3, 8 March 1918.] The Last Barrage. When the last barrage has lifted, And the dawn of Right breaks thro’, And back we trail to our Bushland — We will drink, dear friends, to you. We will … [Read more...] about The Last Barrage [poem, 8 March 1918]
The Shell [poem, 8 March 1918]
[Editor: A poem published in Aussie: The Australian Soldiers’ Magazine, no. 3, 8 March 1918.] The Shell. A shrieking wail as a shell goes by And a distant boom and a glow, White wreaths of smoke floating up to the sky, And a crimson stain on the snow. — … [Read more...] about The Shell [poem, 8 March 1918]