[Editor: This obituary was published in The Border Watch (Mount Gambier, SA), 25 August 1931.] Obituary. Mr. Ernest Adolf Gerloff. The death of Mr. E. A. Gerloff, which occurred early on Sunday morning, has removed a townsman of many years’ standing, and one who took a … [Read more...] about Obituary: Mr. Ernest Adolf Gerloff [25 August 1931]
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Ancient Order of Foresters: Calendar 1932 [mini-calendar, 1931]
[Editor: This mini-calendar, produced by the Ancient Order of Foresters in West Hobart (Tas.), is for 1932; it is believed to have been published in 1931.] [Front of calendar] Ancient Order of Foresters Calendar 1932 An Old Friend in time of … [Read more...] about Ancient Order of Foresters: Calendar 1932 [mini-calendar, 1931]
Phil Ately [re the Kangaroo and Map stamps, 29 April 1931]
[Editor: This untitled item, written by “Phil Ately”, regarding the Kangaroo and Map stamps, was published in the “Society” section in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 29 April 1931.] [“Phil Ately”] “Phil Ately”: For some mysterious reason the postage-stamps that could be best … [Read more...] about Phil Ately [re the Kangaroo and Map stamps, 29 April 1931]
For Remembrance [poem by Una Shaw, 1 December 1931]
[Editor: This poem by Una Shaw was published in The Australian Woman’s Mirror (Sydney, NSW), 1 December 1931.] For Remembrance. [For the Mirror.] The stiff-set laurel droops and fades When kings and conquerors seek the shades; The wan white lilies fade and fall On … [Read more...] about For Remembrance [poem by Una Shaw, 1 December 1931]
Epitah [poem by Una Shaw, 21 July 1931]
[Editor: This poem by Una Shaw was published in The Australian Woman’s Mirror (Sydney, NSW), 21 July 1931.] Epitah. [For the Mirror.] Underneath the azure skies Sleepeth one with bluer eyes. He sleeps sound and takes his rest, Though the land with may is … [Read more...] about Epitah [poem by Una Shaw, 21 July 1931]
Dollars or rum: Early Australian currency [by J. H. M. Abbott, 1 April 1931]
[Editor: An article about Australia’s early forms of currency, including rum, Spanish dollars, and “holey dollars”. Written by John Henry Macartney Abbott (1874-1953). Published in The World’s News, 1 April 1931.] Dollars or rum Early Australian currency. By J.H.M. … [Read more...] about Dollars or rum: Early Australian currency [by J. H. M. Abbott, 1 April 1931]
Here and There [poem by “Kookaburra”, 30 January 1931]
[Editor: A poem by “Kookaburra”. Published in The Advertiser (Hurstbridge, Vic.), 30 January 1931.] Here and There. Note. — One of our friends writes these lines under the nom de plume of “Kookaburra.” He is well known in his district, but his retiring modesty causes him … [Read more...] about Here and There [poem by “Kookaburra”, 30 January 1931]
Jacko [23 May 1931]
[Editor: A light-hearted article about a pet magpie. Published in The Sydney Morning Herald, 23 May 1931.] Jacko. It was a frightened, baby magpie which travelled from Dubbo in a small box, looking as though its hold on life was frail. But “we have changed all that.” … [Read more...] about Jacko [23 May 1931]
The Lachlan Valley: Vast conservation scheme [18 April 1931]
[Editor: Published in The Sydney Morning Herald, 18 April 1931. Part two of two articles on the Lachlan Valley (part one was published on 11 April 1931).] The Lachlan Valley. Vast conservation scheme. (By L. Peacock.) II. The purposes of the Lachlan River Water … [Read more...] about The Lachlan Valley: Vast conservation scheme [18 April 1931]
The Lachlan Valley: Its beauty and importance [11 April 1931]
[Editor: Published in The Sydney Morning Herald, 11 April 1931. Part one of two articles on the Lachlan Valley (part two was published on 18 April 1931).] The Lachlan Valley. Its beauty and importance. (By L. Peacock.) I. It was an event of deep historic and … [Read more...] about The Lachlan Valley: Its beauty and importance [11 April 1931]
North Australia [poem, 19 June 1931]
North Australia This is the land of the down and out Where hungry men carry swags — Past stations owned by London Jews — With empty tucker bags. This is the land where crawlers crawl Where no matter if you are just a botch A job will always be kept for you If you give … [Read more...] about North Australia [poem, 19 June 1931]
The King of China’s Daughter [poem by Una Shaw, 11 April 1931]
[Editor: This poem by Una Shaw was published in The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 11 April 1931.] The King of China’s Daughter. The King of China’s daughter Was fair and over-fair; Her eyes were bright as water, And gold was in her hair. Whene’er she sang in … [Read more...] about The King of China’s Daughter [poem by Una Shaw, 11 April 1931]
The Lost Princess [poem by Una Shaw, 23 May 1931]
[Editor: This poem by Una Shaw was published in The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 23 May 1931.] The Lost Princess. The King of China’s daughter Was walking all alone, She left the yellow mandarins, She left her gilded throne; She left the Prince, although she … [Read more...] about The Lost Princess [poem by Una Shaw, 23 May 1931]
Jacaranda [poem, 11 April 1931]
Jacaranda. The softest mauve carpet That ever was spread, The deepest mauve canopy Over my head. A haze in the warm air Of loveliest hue That seems to envelop The garden and you. A. S. H. Source: The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), Saturday 11 April … [Read more...] about Jacaranda [poem, 11 April 1931]
Mister Lang [poem, 24 January 1931]
[Editor: A poem written about Jack Lang.] Mister Lang. Mister Lang he spurned the Council of the States that deals with Loan — “Take away your proferred millions, I will go upon my own.” Mister Lang had an impression That his credit was O.K. “Not for me,” he told … [Read more...] about Mister Lang [poem, 24 January 1931]
When the Niggers Own the Land [poem, 16 June 1931]
[Editor: This poem, which is critical of what the author views as the overly-soft treatment of Aborigines in the Northern Territory, was published in The Northern Standard (Darwin, NT), 16 June 1931.] When the Niggers Own the Land Rejoice, rejoice, my coloured brothers … [Read more...] about When the Niggers Own the Land [poem, 16 June 1931]