[Editor: This short story by Erle Cox was published in The Australasian (27 March 1920).] The great Mendax transmitter. By Erle Cox. He lives a retired, misanthropic life, in spite of his big income. Partly, I think, because he is without exception the vilest-mannered … [Read more...] about The great Mendax transmitter [short story by Erle Cox, 27 March 1920]
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The Christmas Vision [poem by L. E. Homfray, 17 December 1920]
[Editor: This religious poem by L. E. Homfray, about the birth of Jesus Christ, was published in The Robertson Advocate (Robertson, NSW), 17 December 1920.] The Christmas Vision. Long we searched through every palace, Where the royal princes dwell, Seeking for the King … [Read more...] about The Christmas Vision [poem by L. E. Homfray, 17 December 1920]
Anzac Day [poem by L. E. Homfray, 23 April 1920]
[Editor: This poem by L. E. Homfray was published in The Southern Mail (Bowral, NSW), 23 April 1920.] Anzac Day. They died to guard our honour — They died that we might live, And we, in very honour, Ungrudgingly must give. They left their home and country And all … [Read more...] about Anzac Day [poem by L. E. Homfray, 23 April 1920]
The Pulpit: Holy Land of Australia [13 December 1920]
[Editor: A report on a patriotic sermon by the Rev. Thomas Elias Ruth. Published in The Argus, 13 December 1920.] The Pulpit. Holy Land of Australia. Crowded congregations welcomed the Rev. T. E. Ruth back to his pulpit at Collins street Baptist Church yesterday. The … [Read more...] about The Pulpit: Holy Land of Australia [13 December 1920]
A raider of 1813-14: Retaking of the Seringapatam [10 July 1920]
[Editor: An article about a planned invasion of Australia, by American and French forces, during the War of 1812 (fought between the USA and Great Britain, 1812-1815). Published in The Argus, 10 July 1920.] A raider of 1813-14. Retaking of the Seringapatam. By T. … [Read more...] about A raider of 1813-14: Retaking of the Seringapatam [10 July 1920]
Noxious Weeds [poem by “Kookaburra”, 9 January 1920]
[Editor: A poem by “Kookaburra”. Published in The Eltham and Whittlesea Shires Advertiser and Diamond Creek Valley Advocate, 9 January 1920.] Noxious Weeds. Long years ago, in days of old, When less sufficed our needs, And land at cheaper rates was sold, We had no … [Read more...] about Noxious Weeds [poem by “Kookaburra”, 9 January 1920]
Ned Kelly’s gang: The making and breaking of bushrangers [18 December 1920]
[Editor: This article on Ned Kelly and his gang was published in The Capricornian, 18 December 1920.] Ned Kelly’s gang. The making and breaking of bushrangers. June 28, last was the fortieth anniversary of the capture of Ned Kelly, the notorious bushranger, at … [Read more...] about Ned Kelly’s gang: The making and breaking of bushrangers [18 December 1920]
The Lone Hand [30 September 1920]
“The Lone Hand”. The September issue of “The Lone Hand,” a copy of which we have just received, is such a good Australian magazine that it should be in the home of every person in the district. There is no mistaking the policy of “The Lone Hand” — it is undiluted good … [Read more...] about The Lone Hand [30 September 1920]