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Happy New Year [poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, 1 January 1933]

1 January 2024 · Leave a Comment

Edwin Greenslade Murphy (aka Dryblower Murphy)

[Editor: This poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, written for the New Year, was published in The Sunday Times (Perth, WA), 1 January 1933.] Happy New Year By DRYBLOWER. A Happy New Year to you who are reading These lines as the Old Year goes down to its grave; You who have … [Read more...] about Happy New Year [poem by “Dryblower” Murphy, 1 January 1933]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: 500x500, Dryblower Murphy (1866-1939) (author), New Year, poem, SourceTrove, year1933

Traffic control: Automatic device: In use at city intersection [14 October 1933]

20 December 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article, about the introduction of the first automated traffic lights in Australia, was published in The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 14 October 1933.] Traffic control. Automatic device. In use at city intersection. Sydney’s first experiment … [Read more...] about Traffic control: Automatic device: In use at city intersection [14 October 1933]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, road traffic, SourceTrove, traffic lights, year1933

Personal [obituaries, 11 October 1933]

10 April 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: These three obituaries are extracts from the “Personal” section published in The Herald (Melbourne, Vic.), 11 October 1933.] Personal Mr William Henry Clark, 95, who died on Monday, was one of the oldest residents of Williamstown. A native of Stepney, London, he … [Read more...] about Personal [obituaries, 11 October 1933]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, John Yeoman (1857-1933) (subject), obituaries, photographers, SourceTrove, year1933

About people [obituaries, 9 October 1933]

10 April 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: These four obituaries are extracts from the “About people” section published in The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 9 October 1933.] About people. While attending the funeral of the Maori King Manuta in Waikato, N.Z., yesterday, Mr. Henry E. Holland, leader of the New … [Read more...] about About people [obituaries, 9 October 1933]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Henry Edmund Holland (1868-1933) (subject), John Yeoman (1857-1933) (subject), obituaries, photographers, SourceTrove, year1933

Armistice Day [poem by Mabel Forrest, 11 November 1933]

11 November 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem, by Mabel Forrest, regarding Armistice Day (later known as Remembrance Day), was published in The Frankston and Somerville Standard (Frankston, Vic.), 12 November 1926.] Armistice Day. What have they left of all they gave? Red poppies on a far-off … [Read more...] about Armistice Day [poem by Mabel Forrest, 11 November 1933]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: 500x500, Armistice Day, Mabel Forrest (1872-1935) (author), poem, Remembrance Day, Remembrance Day poetry, SourceTrove, year1933

An open letter: Armistice [14 November 1933]

11 November 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article, or open letter, by “Eve”, regarding Armistice Day (later known as Remembrance Day), appeared in the “Domain of Woman” section (“conducted by “Eve””), published in the Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser (Maryborough, Qld.), 14 November … [Read more...] about An open letter: Armistice [14 November 1933]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Armistice Day, Remembrance Day, SourceTrove, year1933

John Le Gay Brereton: Poet, prose-writer, dramatist [by P. I. O’Leary, 9 February 1933]

12 April 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article about John Le Gay Brereton, by P. I. O’Leary, was published on “The Literary and Critical Page” in The Advocate (Melbourne, Vic.), 9 February 1933.] John Le Gay Brereton Poet, prose-writer, dramatist Not generally known, even among students of … [Read more...] about John Le Gay Brereton: Poet, prose-writer, dramatist [by P. I. O’Leary, 9 February 1933]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: John Le Gay Brereton (1871-1933) (subject), Patrick Ignatius O'Leary (1888-1944) (author), SourceTrove, year1933

Professor J. Le Gay Brereton: Sudden death: While on caravan tour [obituary, 3 February 1933]

2 April 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article about John Le Gay Brereton was published in The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 3 February 1933.] Professor J. Le Gay Brereton. Sudden death While on caravan tour. Professor John Le Gay Brereton, Professor of English Literature at the … [Read more...] about Professor J. Le Gay Brereton: Sudden death: While on caravan tour [obituary, 3 February 1933]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: graphics not included, John Le Gay Brereton (1871-1933) (subject), obituaries, SourceTrove, year1933

Death at 62: Professor Le Gay Brereton: Literary giant passes [obituary, 3 February 1933]

2 April 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article about John Le Gay Brereton was published in The Brisbane Courier (Brisbane, Qld.), 3 February 1933.] Death at 62. Professor Le Gay Brereton Literary giant passes. Sydney, February 2. Professor J. Le Gay Brereton, Professor of English … [Read more...] about Death at 62: Professor Le Gay Brereton: Literary giant passes [obituary, 3 February 1933]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: graphics not included, John Le Gay Brereton (1871-1933) (subject), obituaries, SourceTrove, year1933

Land of Mine [poem by S. Tatlow-Palmer, 1933]

31 January 2020 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by S. Tatlow-Palmer was published in The Sydney Morning Herald, 16 December 1933.] Land of Mine. Australia, once fair, once joyous land, That glistened like some beauteous pearl amidst The colour, glamour of the East. Arise! Where is thy charm, thy … [Read more...] about Land of Mine [poem by S. Tatlow-Palmer, 1933]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: poem, S. Tatlow-Palmer (dates?) (author), SourceTrove, year1933

Anzac Immortelles [poem by M. Robinson, 6 May 1933]

18 April 2015 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A poem published in the Camperdown Chronicle, 6 May 1933.] Anzac Immortelles Hark the silence — to-day is Anzac Day, Time but deepens the heart-wounds of the world’s Great War. But our dear ones who passed beyond the grave with victory, We mortals see with … [Read more...] about Anzac Immortelles [poem by M. Robinson, 6 May 1933]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Anzac poetry, M. Robinson (Camperdown), poem, SourceTrove, year1933

Sealed With a Kiss [poem, 21 April 1933]

18 April 2015 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A poem published in the Narromine News and Trangie Advocate, 21 April 1933.] Sealed With a Kiss. “Sealed with a kiss” on the envelope Somebody sent to me; Traced underneath was a lily bud, As a symbol of purity. For the lily is ever the purest flower That in … [Read more...] about Sealed With a Kiss [poem, 21 April 1933]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: love poetry, poem, SourceTrove, year1933

Trials of the pioneer: Some Aboriginal aggressions [14 January 1933]

19 February 2014 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: An article published in The Argus, 14 January 1933.] Trials of the pioneer. Some Aboriginal aggressions. By J. B. Cooper. When the first pastoralists settled at Port Phillip the aborigines of the Geelong and Portland districts were more hostile in personal … [Read more...] about Trials of the pioneer: Some Aboriginal aggressions [14 January 1933]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: conflict Aborigines vs Whites, SourceTrove, year1933

Bernard Cronin: A realist of the Bush [by Aidan de Brune, 22 March 1933]

2 May 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article by Aidan de Brune was published in The Cairns Post, 22 March 1933.] A gallery of Australian authors. Bernard Cronin. A realist of the Bush (By Aidan de Brune.) Bernard Cronin, President of the Society of Australian Authors, is one of those … [Read more...] about Bernard Cronin: A realist of the Bush [by Aidan de Brune, 22 March 1933]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Aidan de Brune (1874-1946) (author), Bernard Cronin (1884-1968) (subject), SourceTrove, year1933

Louis Stone: His Sydney larrikin masterpiece [by Aidan de Brune, 11 March 1933]

29 April 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article by Aidan de Brune was published in The Cairns Post, 17 March 1933.] Famous Australian authors. Louis Stone. His Sydney larrikin masterpiece. (By Aidan de Brune.) Louis Stone, the author of Jonah and Betty Wayside, is one of the most … [Read more...] about Louis Stone: His Sydney larrikin masterpiece [by Aidan de Brune, 11 March 1933]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Aidan de Brune (1874-1946) (author), Louis Stone, pushes (street gangs), SourceTrove, year1933

Norman Lindsay: A versatile genius [by Aidan de Brune, 11 March 1933]

18 April 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article by Aidan de Brune was published in The Cairns Post, 11 March 1933.] Famous Australian authors. Norman Lindsay. A versatile genius. (By Aidan de Brune.) Norman Lindsay, artist, philosopher, and novelist, is an Australian phenomenon. His fame … [Read more...] about Norman Lindsay: A versatile genius [by Aidan de Brune, 11 March 1933]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Aidan de Brune (1874-1946) (author), Norman Lindsay (1879-1969) (subject), SourceTrove, year1933

Dead: The man who ruined De Garis: Grant Harvey’s strange life ends [9 December 1933]

16 October 2012 · 2 Comments

[Editor: An article about Grant Hervey.] Dead: The man who ruined De Garis Grant Harvey’s strange life ends Story of erratic poet who just missed being a genius A man who was nearly a great Australian poet died in Melbourne the other day. His original name was … [Read more...] about Dead: The man who ruined De Garis: Grant Harvey’s strange life ends [9 December 1933]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Grant Hervey (1880-1933) (subject), SourceTrove, year1933

Aborigines. Defended by Bishop [7 October 1933]

11 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: Article calls for efforts to protect Aborigines against Japanese fishermen.] Aborigines Defended by bishop. “Aggressive in self-defence.” Brisbane, Friday. The Bishop of Carpentaria (Dr. S. Davies), who reached Brisbane by the Taiping to-day, said that … [Read more...] about Aborigines. Defended by Bishop [7 October 1933]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Australian Aborigines, SourceTrove, year1933

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