[Editor: This poem by L. E. Homfray was published in the Darling Downs Gazette, 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 country, And all that men hold dear, To […]
Poppy Day in Brisbane [10 October 1921]
[Editor: An article about the selling of poppies for Remembrance Day. Published in The Telegraph (Brisbane), 10 October 1921.] Poppy Day in Brisbane. November 4. On 11th November, uniting in a spirit of brotherhood, the Allied nations will pay reverence to the heroes of the great world war. In common with the returned soldiers’ associations […]
“Australian Ideals”: Lecture by Rev. Father G. E. Herlihy [25 August 1921]
[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 on “Australian Ideals” was given by the Rev. Father G. E. Herlihy in the St. Patrick’s Hall, […]