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year1921

Rugby League: Australians’ easy win [19 September 1921]

4 December 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article, about a rugby league match between Australia and Salford (England), was published in The Maitland Daily Mercury (West Maitland, NSW), 19 September 1921.] Rugby League. Australians’ easy win. (United Service Cables). Manchester, Saturday. At … [Read more...] about Rugby League: Australians’ easy win [19 September 1921]

Filed Under: articles, sport Tagged With: 500x500, rugby league, SourceTrove, year1921

Ode to 3,000,000,000,000 Roubles [poem, 17 September 1921]

4 December 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem was published in “The Moving Picture Show” section of The Sun (Sydney, NSW), 17 September 1921.] Ode to 3,000,000,000,000 Roubles Owing to the high cost of living the Soviet has raised the wages of workmen to 300,000 roubles a month, and of officials to … [Read more...] about Ode to 3,000,000,000,000 Roubles [poem, 17 September 1921]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: 500x500, inflation, poem, SourceTrove, Soviet Union (USSR), year1921

Pleasure [17 September 1921]

4 December 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This tongue-in-cheek short story was published in “The Moving Picture Show” section of The Sun (Sydney, NSW), 17 September 1921.] Pleasure “Manly Council was indignant at a suggestion read into the remarks of the Chief Harbor Trust Commissioner that Manly was … [Read more...] about Pleasure [17 September 1921]

Filed Under: short stories and anecdotes Tagged With: 500x500, Circular Quay (Sydney), ferries, humour and humourous stories, Manly ferry (Sydney), short story, SourceTrove, year1921

The economies of Binks [short story by L. E. Homfray, 9 December 1921]

2 February 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This short story by L. E. Homfray was published in The Capricornian (Rockhampton, Qld.), 9 December 1921. It was written in the Australian vernacular.] The economies of Binks. (By L. E. Homfray.) “Now just you listen to this ’ere ’int, ’ow to make 18s. do the … [Read more...] about The economies of Binks [short story by L. E. Homfray, 9 December 1921]

Filed Under: short stories and anecdotes Tagged With: feminism, L. E. Homfray (1873-1951) (author), short story, SourceTrove, vernacular text, year1921

Charge at Beersheba [8 November 1921]

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), is an extract from the “Notes for soldiers” column, published in The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 8 November 1921.] Charge at Beersheba Included in the … [Read more...] about Charge at Beersheba [8 November 1921]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Battle of Beersheba (1917), Light Horsemen, SourceTrove, World War One (1914-1918), year1921

Battle Diary: Light Horse at Beersheba [31 October 1921]

31 October 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This short article, regarding the Battle of Beersheba (1917), which took place during the First World War (1914-1918), was published in the Evening News (Sydney, NSW), 31 October 1921.] Battle Diary Light Horse at Beersheba Long desert rides and months of … [Read more...] about Battle Diary: Light Horse at Beersheba [31 October 1921]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Battle of Beersheba (1917), Light Horsemen, SourceTrove, World War One (1914-1918), year1921

“Australianism” [10 May 1921]

22 May 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article, about the remarks of Thomas Mutch regarding Australianism, was published in The Daily Herald (Adelaide, SA), 10 May 1921.] “Australianism.” On the occasion of the presentation of prizes won through the Country Promotion League at Enmore, New South … [Read more...] about “Australianism” [10 May 1921]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Australianism, SourceTrove, Thomas Mutch (1885-1958) (subject), year1921

Comrades in arms [26 October 1921]

2 February 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: An article about comradeship between soldier settlers (after the First World War). Published in The Gloucester Advocate (Gloucester, NSW), 26 October 1921.] Comrades in arms. An interesting instance of the spirit and comradeship among the soldier settlers on the … [Read more...] about Comrades in arms [26 October 1921]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: comradeship, mateship, SourceTrove, WW1 soldier settlers, year1921

Our Mayor [poem, 1 January 1921]

2 January 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem was published in the “Sun Rays of the Week” column, in The Newcastle Sun (Newcastle, NSW), 1 January 1921.] Our Mayor Here’s to the Mayor, with his wisdom and power, Known to most of his people as Robert Kilgour; Though some of the clan who his genius … [Read more...] about Our Mayor [poem, 1 January 1921]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: poem, Robert George Kilgour (1867-1938) (subject), SourceTrove, year1921

1921 [poem, 1 January 1921]

1 January 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem was published in the “Sun Rays of the Week” column, in The Newcastle Sun (Newcastle, NSW), 1 January 1921.] 1921 We turn another leaf today, Page 1921; What will be written, who can say, In 1921? For many changes there will be In home and town, in … [Read more...] about 1921 [poem, 1 January 1921]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: New Year, poem, SourceTrove, year1921

Happy New Year! [poem, 1 January 1921]

1 January 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem was published in Smith’s Weekly (Sydney, NSW), 1 January 1921.] Happy New Year! Here’s to the New Year, solvent and gay, Kicking his heels in the new-mown hay! Here’s to the pessimist down the field Who reckoned the rain would spoil the … [Read more...] about Happy New Year! [poem, 1 January 1921]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: New Year, poem, SourceTrove, year1921

Echoes of the Christmas Bells [poem by L. E. Homfray, 23 December 1921]

3 March 2017 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by L. E. Homfray was published in The Robertson Advocate (Robertson, NSW), 23 December 1921.] Echoes of the Christmas Bells. Once again the bells are ringing, Pealing out with joyful voice, Telling us of peace and gladness, Bidding every heart … [Read more...] about Echoes of the Christmas Bells [poem by L. E. Homfray, 23 December 1921]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Christmas, Christmas poetry, L. E. Homfray (1873-1951) (author), poem, SourceTrove, year1921

Our Debt of Honour [poem by L. E. H., 11 March 1921]

3 March 2017 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by L. E. Homfray was published in the Darling Downs Gazette (Toowoomba, Qld.), 11 March 1921.] Our Debt of Honour. They died to guard our honour, They died that we might live, And we, in very honour, Our humble homage give. They left their home and … [Read more...] about Our Debt of Honour [poem by L. E. H., 11 March 1921]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Anzac Day (25 April), Anzac poetry, Editor’s notes additional, Editor’s notes additional 2022, L. E. Homfray (1873-1951) (author), patriotic poetry, poem, SourceTrove, year1921

Compensation! [poem by L. E. Homfray, 11 November 1921]

3 March 2017 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by L. E. Homfray was published in The Robertson Advocate (Robertson, NSW), 11 November 1921. It was written as a call for adequate and just compensation for Australia’s returned servicemen. This poem is written in a vernacular style.] Compensation! To … [Read more...] about Compensation! [poem by L. E. Homfray, 11 November 1921]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: L. E. Homfray (1873-1951) (author), patriotic poetry, poem, SourceTrove, vernacular poetry, year1921

Anzac Crosses [poem by L. E. H., 18 April 1921]

3 March 2017 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by L. E. Homfray was published in The Bundaberg Mail (Bundaberg, Qld.), 18 April 1921.] Anzac Crosses. The following lines were written in reference to a special Anzac Service held in a country parish in New South Wales where the nearest relatives of … [Read more...] about Anzac Crosses [poem by L. E. H., 18 April 1921]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Anzac Day (25 April), Anzac poetry, L. E. Homfray (1873-1951) (author), patriotic poetry, poem, recommended poetry, SourceTrove, year1921

Poppy Day in Brisbane [10 October 1921]

10 November 2015 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article, about the selling of poppies for Armistice Day (later known as Remembrance Day), was published in The Telegraph (Brisbane, Qld.), 10 October 1921.] Poppy Day in Brisbane. November 4. On 11th November, uniting in a spirit of brotherhood, the … [Read more...] about Poppy Day in Brisbane [10 October 1921]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Armistice Day, Poppy Day, Remembrance Day, SourceTrove, year1921

“Australian Ideals”: Lecture by Rev. Father G. E. Herlihy [25 August 1921]

1 March 2015 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: An article regarding the Rev. Herlihy’s encouragement of Australian nationalism. Published in Freeman’s Journal, 25 August 1921.] “Australian Ideals.” Lecture by Rev. Father G. E. Herlihy. Under the auspices of the N.S.W. Debating Union, an interesting lecture … [Read more...] about “Australian Ideals”: Lecture by Rev. Father G. E. Herlihy [25 August 1921]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Australianism, G. E. Herlihy, phrase "Australia first", SourceTrove, year1921

The Profiteers [poem by “Kookaburra”, 12 August 1921]

8 October 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A poem by “Kookaburra”. Published in The Eltham and Whittlesea Shires Advertiser and Diamond Creek Valley Advocate, 12 August 1921.] The Profiteers. Oh, can you tell me mother, dear, Why is the world so sad and drear? Why when we read our daily page, Why does … [Read more...] about The Profiteers [poem by “Kookaburra”, 12 August 1921]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Kookaburra (dates?) (author), poem, SourceTrove, year1921

Delusion [poem by “Kookaburra”, 27 May 1921]

8 October 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A poem by “Kookaburra”. Published in The Eltham and Whittlesea Shires Advertiser and Diamond Creek Valley Advocate, 27 May 1921.] Delusion. They told us in the days of old That we must more produce, And when the produce had been sold Our debt we could … [Read more...] about Delusion [poem by “Kookaburra”, 27 May 1921]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Kookaburra (dates?) (author), poem, SourceTrove, year1921

[We’ve Respect for the Weak and the “Widdered”] [poem, 23 January 1921]

21 April 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A poem included in “Dryblower” Murphy’s “Verse and Worse” column. Published in The Sunday Times (Perth, WA), 23 January 1921.] [We’ve Respect for the Weak and the “Widdered”] The Melbourne Trades Hall officials last Thursday considered that the “stewards’ strike … [Read more...] about [We’ve Respect for the Weak and the “Widdered”] [poem, 23 January 1921]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Dryblower Murphy (1866-1939) (author), poem, SourceTrove, year1921

“Goan’ ’Ave a Phenyle!” [poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, 23 January 1921]

21 April 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A poem by “Dryblower” Murphy. Published in The Sunday Times (Perth, WA), 23 January 1921.] “Goan’ ’Ave a Phenyle!” All countries have their courtesies, Verboseness and vernaculars, As varied as the plants and trees Upon this mundane orb or Mars. All nations … [Read more...] about “Goan’ ’Ave a Phenyle!” [poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, 23 January 1921]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Dryblower Murphy (1866-1939) (author), poem, SourceTrove, year1921

[Proclaim it from the Steeple] [poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, 23 January 1921]

21 April 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A poem printed in “Dryblower” Murphy’s “Verse and Worse” column. Published in The Sunday Times (Perth, WA), 23 January 1921.] [Proclaim it from the steeple] In a recent court case over East a boarding-house keeper refused to pay a housemaid’s wages on the ground … [Read more...] about [Proclaim it from the Steeple] [poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, 23 January 1921]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Bushells Tea, Dryblower Murphy (1866-1939) (author), humour and humourous stories, poem, SourceTrove, year1921

Why Poppies Are Red [poem, 11 November 1921]

18 April 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A poem published in The Daily Herald, 11 November 1921.] Why Poppies Are Red. (By Digger’s Dad.) Recent cables tell of over a million unemployed in Great Britain alone, including a quarter of a million ex-service men, some of whom are pawning their medals, … [Read more...] about Why Poppies Are Red [poem, 11 November 1921]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: labour poetry, poem, SourceTrove, year1921

Among the Aborigines: A Perth lady’s visit: Mrs. Daisy Bates eulogised [11 September 1921]

10 September 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: An article on the work of Daisy Bates. Published in The Sunday Times, 11 September 1921.] Among the Aborigines A Perth lady’s visit Mrs. Daisy Bates eulogised By Miss C. L. Ruxton. [Recently Miss C. L. Ruxton, of Government House, Perth, paid a visit to … [Read more...] about Among the Aborigines: A Perth lady’s visit: Mrs. Daisy Bates eulogised [11 September 1921]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Aborigines as a dying race, Australian Aborigines, Daisy Bates (1859-1951) (subject), SourceTrove, year1921

[This very charming gentleman] [poem by C. J. Dennis]

16 May 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by C. J. Dennis was published in A Book for Kids, 1921.] [This very charming gentleman] This very charming gentleman, extremely old and gruff, He slowly shook his head and took a great big pinch of snuff. Then he spluttered and he muttered and he … [Read more...] about [This very charming gentleman] [poem by C. J. Dennis]

Filed Under: poetry for children Tagged With: A Book for Kids (C. J. Dennis 1921), C. J. Dennis (1876-1938) (author), poem, SourceNLA, year1921

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