[Editor: This is chapter 19 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 21 October 1934.] The story of Australia — XIX. Allan Cunningham discovers the Darling Downs Allan Cunningham arrived at Port Jackson on December 21, 1816, and … [Read more...] about Allan Cunningham discovers the Darling Downs [chapter 19 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
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Discovery of the Murray: Sturt’s heroic achievement [chapter 18 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 18 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 14 October 1934.] The story of Australia — XVIII Discovery of the Murray Sturt’s heroic achievement It was in September, 1829, that Sturt was ordered to get … [Read more...] about Discovery of the Murray: Sturt’s heroic achievement [chapter 18 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
Captain Charles Sturt: Discovery of the Darling River [chapter 17 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 17 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 7 October 1934.] The story of Australia — XVII Captain Charles Sturt Discovery of the Darling River As we have already seen, Oxley, in 1816, had made an heroic … [Read more...] about Captain Charles Sturt: Discovery of the Darling River [chapter 17 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
Discoveries of Hume and Hovell [chapter 16 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 16 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 30 September 1934.] The story of Australia — XVI Discoveries of Hume and Hovell Governor Brisbane, like his predecessor, Macquarie, was keenly interested in the … [Read more...] about Discoveries of Hume and Hovell [chapter 16 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
Search for new penal settlement: Oxley discovers the Brisbane River [chapter 15 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 15 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 23 September 1934.] The story of Australia — XV. Search for new penal settlement Oxley discovers the Brisbane River Matthew Flinders, in 1799, sailed out of … [Read more...] about Search for new penal settlement: Oxley discovers the Brisbane River [chapter 15 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
Expeditions of John Oxley: Discovery of Liverpool Plains [chapter 14 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 14 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 16 September 1934.] The Story of Australia — XIV. Expeditions of John Oxley Discovery of Liverpool Plains The discovery of the Bathurst plains with two … [Read more...] about Expeditions of John Oxley: Discovery of Liverpool Plains [chapter 14 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
George William Evans: Discovers the Lachlan and Macquarie [chapter 13 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 13 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 9 September 1934.] The story of Australia — XIII George William Evans Discovers the Lachlan and Macquarie In the annals of Australian exploration the name of … [Read more...] about George William Evans: Discovers the Lachlan and Macquarie [chapter 13 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
Blaxland’s journeys of exploration: Blue Mountains conquered [chapter 12 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 12 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 2 September 1934.] The story of Australia — XII. Blue Mountains conquered Blaxland’s journeys of exploration It is a remarkable fact that for a period of 25 … [Read more...] about Blaxland’s journeys of exploration: Blue Mountains conquered [chapter 12 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
Foundation of Tasmania: First settled by convicts and soldiers [chapter 11 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 11 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 26 August 1934.] The story of Australia — XI. Foundation of Tasmania First settled by convicts and soldiers For some years after the arrival of the First … [Read more...] about Foundation of Tasmania: First settled by convicts and soldiers [chapter 11 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
Rise of the wool industry: John Macarthur’s work for Australia [chapter 10 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 10 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 19 August 1934.] The story of Australia — X. Rise of the wool industry John Macarthur’s work for Australia The wool industry of Australia may be said to have … [Read more...] about Rise of the wool industry: John Macarthur’s work for Australia [chapter 10 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
Flinders’ coastal discoveries [chapter 9 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 9 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 12 August 1934.] The story of Australia— IX. Flinders’ coastal discoveries Circumnavigation of Australia Adventurous voyages in the “Investigator” The … [Read more...] about Flinders’ coastal discoveries [chapter 9 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
Voyages of Bass and Flinders: The discovery of Bass Strait [chapter 8 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 8 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 5 August 1934.] The story of Australia — VIII. Voyages of Bass and Flinders The discovery of Bass Strait In 1785, just seven years after the foundation of the … [Read more...] about Voyages of Bass and Flinders: The discovery of Bass Strait [chapter 8 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
Food shortage worries the colony: Agricultural settlement at Parramatta [chapter 7 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 7 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 29 July 1934.] The story of Australia — VII. Food shortage worries the colony Agricultural settlement at Parramatta At first it was thought by the British … [Read more...] about Food shortage worries the colony: Agricultural settlement at Parramatta [chapter 7 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
Voyages of La Perouse: Lost hero all the world honoured [chapter 6 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 6 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 22 July 1934.] The story of Australia — VI Voyages of La Perouse Lost hero all the world honoured On the shores of Botany Bay there is a patch of land belonging … [Read more...] about Voyages of La Perouse: Lost hero all the world honoured [chapter 6 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
Arrival of the first fleet: Convict settlement at Sydney Cove [chapter 5 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 5 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 15 July 1934.] The story of Australia — V. Arrival of the first fleet Convict settlement at Sydney Cove Very little importance was attached to the eastern coast … [Read more...] about Arrival of the first fleet: Convict settlement at Sydney Cove [chapter 5 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
Captain James Cook: The real discoverer of Australia [chapter 4 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 4 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 8 July 1934.] The story of Australia — IV. Captain James Cook The real discoverer of Australia The next Englishman to come to Australia was Captain Cook. This … [Read more...] about Captain James Cook: The real discoverer of Australia [chapter 4 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
Captain William Dampier: First Englishman to visit Australia [chapter 3 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 3 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 1 July 1934.] The story of Australia — III. Captain William Dampier First Englishman to visit Australia We have seen how Spaniards and Dutchmen in their little … [Read more...] about Captain William Dampier: First Englishman to visit Australia [chapter 3 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
Coming of the Dutch [chapter 2 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 2 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 24 June 1934.] The Story of Australia — II Coming of the Dutch It was on November 28, 1605, that the Dutch ship, the “Duyfhen” (or the “Dove”), sailed away from … [Read more...] about Coming of the Dutch [chapter 2 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
The dawn of discovery [chapter 1 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 1 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 17 June 1934.] The story of Australia Chapter I. — The dawn of discovery Once upon a time, as all good fairy stories begin, there were wise men in the world who … [Read more...] about The dawn of discovery [chapter 1 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
Australia wins the first test match, 1877 [15 March 1934]
[Editor: An article published in The Argus, 15 March 1934.] It happened to-day Australia wins the first test match, 1877 The first English Eleven to visit Australia was brought out as an advertising venture by the famous catering firm, Spiers and Rond. The team, … [Read more...] about Australia wins the first test match, 1877 [15 March 1934]
Eaglemont in the ’Eighties: Beginnings of art in Australia [16 October 1934]
[Editor: An article by Arthur Streeton, one of the leading figures of the “Heidelberg School” of Australian art. Published in The Argus, 16 October 1934.] Eaglemont in the ’Eighties Beginnings of art in Australia By Arthur Streeton It is difficult to set down the … [Read more...] about Eaglemont in the ’Eighties: Beginnings of art in Australia [16 October 1934]
Lions in the path: Book publishing in Australia [by P. R. Stephensen, 31 March 1934]
[Editor: An article by P. R. Stephensen on the need for a book publishing industry in Australia. Published in The Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Qld.), 31 March 1934.] Lions in the path Book publishing in Australia A survey of the field (By P. R. … [Read more...] about Lions in the path: Book publishing in Australia [by P. R. Stephensen, 31 March 1934]
Federal income tax: “Purpose Vanished” [24 March 1934]
Federal income tax “Purpose vanished” Melbourne, March 23. Emphatic protests against the excessive taxation imposed by the Federal Government, and a warning against increasing the National Debt were uttered by the president of the Commonwealth Institute of Accountants … [Read more...] about Federal income tax: “Purpose Vanished” [24 March 1934]
Breeding out of half-castes: Doctor’s plea [24 March 1934]
Breeding out of half-castes Doctor’s plea Perth, March 23. In evidence given before the Royal Commissioner on Aborigines (Mr. H. D. Moseley) to-day, Dr. Cyril Bryan urged the scientific breeding-out of black blood from half-castes by marrying them to people with a … [Read more...] about Breeding out of half-castes: Doctor’s plea [24 March 1934]
Dull Australia: A Refutation [22 September 1934]
[Editor: This was written at a time when some literary critics considered Australian literature to be an inferior product. The writer promotes Australian books and attacks those who denigrate them. He favourably reviews “Landtakers” by Brian Penton and urges others to buy and … [Read more...] about Dull Australia: A Refutation [22 September 1934]