[Editor: This song, about Don Bradman, written by Jack O’Hagan, and sung by Art Leonard (also known as Len Maurice; real name, Leonard Arthur Morris), was released in July 1930 by Regal Records.] “Our Don Bradman.” [Transcribed from the music videos.] Who is it that … [Read more...] about Our Don Bradman [song, written by Jack O’Hagan, 1930]
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Armistice Day 1930 [15 November 1930]
[Editor: This article, regarding Armistice Day (later known as Remembrance Day) commemorations in Williamstown (Victoria), was published in the Williamstown Chronicle (Williamstown, Vic.), 15 November 1930.] Armistice Day 1930. (By V.P.) A bright, blue Australian sky … [Read more...] about Armistice Day 1930 [15 November 1930]
Armistice Day: Large crowd at Town Hall [15 November 1930]
[Editor: This article, regarding Armistice Day (later known as Remembrance Day) commemorations in Williamstown (Victoria), was published in the Williamstown Chronicle (Williamstown, Vic.), 15 November 1930.] Armistice Day. Large crowd at Town Hall. One of the largest … [Read more...] about Armistice Day: Large crowd at Town Hall [15 November 1930]
Armistice Day [11 November 1930]
[Editor: This article, about Armistice Day (later known as Remembrance Day), was published in The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 11 November 1930. The article warns against those who would prefer to not commemorate Armistice Day.] Armistice Day. The word “armistice” … [Read more...] about Armistice Day [11 November 1930]
Armistice Day [poem by Emily Bulcock, 11 November 1930]
[Editor: This poem, by Emily Bulcock, about Armistice Day (later known as Remembrance Day), was published in The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 11 November 1930.] Armistice Day. We live again the day that brought release — The marvellous day we agonised to … [Read more...] about Armistice Day [poem by Emily Bulcock, 11 November 1930]
“Billo and Johnno” [poem by J.C.H., 8 June 1930]
[Editor: This poem by J.C.H. was published in Truth (Sydney, NSW), 8 June 1930.] “Billo and Johnno” Spare me days! I dips me lid, To this ’ere bonser English kid: She’s on ’er pat. By cripes, she must be flamin’ game. It makes a bloke feel pretty tame, Aw strike me … [Read more...] about “Billo and Johnno” [poem by J.C.H., 8 June 1930]
Australian writers [letter to the editor, from Basil Garstang (John Le Gay Brereton), 20 November 1930]
[Editor: This letter to the editor, written by Basil Garstang (John Le Gay Brereton), was published in The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 20 November 1930.] Australian writers. To the editor of The Herald. Sir, — “The life austere” still too often waits upon the … [Read more...] about Australian writers [letter to the editor, from Basil Garstang (John Le Gay Brereton), 20 November 1930]
Australia stands alone [26 April 1930]
[Editor: An editorial regarding the defence of Australia, British and American allies, and White Australia; with its solution being a larger population. Published in The Newcastle Sun (Newcastle, NSW), 26 April 1930.] Australia stands alone It appears difficult for many … [Read more...] about Australia stands alone [26 April 1930]
“Why I believe in secession”: State Premier urges that breakaway from Federation will cure our ills [26 October 1930]
[Editor: An article by the Premier of Western Australia, Sir James Mitchell, advocating secession. Published in Truth (Perth, WA), 26 October 1930.] “Why I believe in secession” State Premier urges that breakaway from Federation will cure our ills Says that states … [Read more...] about “Why I believe in secession”: State Premier urges that breakaway from Federation will cure our ills [26 October 1930]
Australia in the Fenlands: Links with Lincolnshire [by Mary E. Fullerton, 1 March 1930]
[Editor: An article by Mary E. Fullerton. Published in The Argus, 1 March 1930.] Australia in the Fenlands. Links with Lincolnshire. By Mary E. Fullerton. London, Jan. 2. — The visitor to the fenlands of Lincolnshire does well to make the old town of Boston the … [Read more...] about Australia in the Fenlands: Links with Lincolnshire [by Mary E. Fullerton, 1 March 1930]
“The Country’s Broke” [poem by “Kookaburra”, 24 October 1930]
[Editor: A poem by “Kookaburra”. Published in The Advertiser (Hurstbridge, Vic.), 24 October 1930.] “The Country’s Broke.” (With Variations). (From “The Countryman.”) I went to the show, as I always do, My friends to meet and the sights to view; And the things I … [Read more...] about “The Country’s Broke” [poem by “Kookaburra”, 24 October 1930]
Barak’s Requiem [poem, 13 September 1930]
Barak’s Requiem Mr. J. Taylor (president of the Healesville A.N.A.) has received the following beautiful poem on William Barak, aboriginal king of the Yarra Yarra tribe, whose grave is in the cemetery at Coranderrk:— The wind in the trees, The birds on the wing, The rain … [Read more...] about Barak’s Requiem [poem, 13 September 1930]
We are the Youth of Australia [song, 16 January 1930]
We are the Youth of Australia (Copyright.) We are the Youth of Australia! Youth of a glorious land! Young in a country that’s youthful, Shoulder to shoulder we stand. We are the Youth of Australia! Eager and happy and free. Forward we march in her service, Onward … [Read more...] about We are the Youth of Australia [song, 16 January 1930]