[Editor: This article, about private schools in Australia (in comparison to those in England), was published in The Southern Cross News (Southern Cross, WA), 24 January 1936.] Alma Mater When we compare the Public Schools of our State with those of England, we are forced … [Read more...] about Alma Mater [24 January 1936]
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Wattle Day: An emblem and its meaning [by K. R. Cramp, 1 August 1936]
[Editor: This article, by K. R. Cramp, about Wattle Day, was published in The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 1 August 1936.] Wattle Day. An emblem and its meaning. (By K. R. Cramp, O.B.E., Vice-president, Wattle League.) It is just over the quarter of the … [Read more...] about Wattle Day: An emblem and its meaning [by K. R. Cramp, 1 August 1936]
Along the Hume Highway: Gundagai’s historical attraction: Canberra’s alluring beauties [by “Tasman”), 8 February 1936]
[Editor: This article was published in The Advocate (Devonport, Tas.), 8 February 1936.] Along the Hume Highway. Gundagai’s historical attraction. Canberra’s alluring beauties. (No. 1. — By “Tasman.”) In pursuance of its policy of placing Tasmania’s attractions … [Read more...] about Along the Hume Highway: Gundagai’s historical attraction: Canberra’s alluring beauties [by “Tasman”), 8 February 1936]
Equality and Leadership [critique of National Notes by William Baylebridge, 21 October 1936]
[Editor: This critique of National Notes (by William Baylebridge) is from the “Just a word” column, published in The Australian Worker (Sydney, NSW), 21 October 1936.] Equality and leadership. William Baylebridge, in his “National Notes,” puts this to us: “Have we not … [Read more...] about Equality and Leadership [critique of National Notes by William Baylebridge, 21 October 1936]
National Notes: William Baylebridge [book review, 17 October 1936]
[Editor: This review of National Notes (by William Baylebridge) was published in The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 17 October 1936.] National Notes. William Baylebridge. (By T.I.M.) An enigmatic figure amongst our Australian writers, a recluse known to few, a … [Read more...] about National Notes: William Baylebridge [book review, 17 October 1936]
“National Notes” [book review, 20 September 1936]
[Editor: This review of National Notes (by William Baylebridge) is from the “Book reviews” column, published in Truth (Sydney, NSW), 20 September 1936.] “National Notes” (By William Baylebridge.) Excellent type and paper distinguish “National Notes,” Mr. Baylebridge’s … [Read more...] about “National Notes” [book review, 20 September 1936]
“Inheritors” [book review, 20 September 1936]
[Editor: This review of Inheritors (by Brian Penton) is from the “Book reviews” column, published in Truth (Sydney, NSW), 20 September 1936.] “Inheritors” (By Brian Penton.) Mr. Penton is no more concerned to paint Australia a cheerful color than are our critics … [Read more...] about “Inheritors” [book review, 20 September 1936]
Poetry in Queensland [28 March 1936]
[Editor: This article about William Baylebridge is from the “Book talk” column, published in The Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Qld.), 28 March 1936.] Poetry in Queensland By “Pegasus.” In this month’s issue of “All About Books “ the question of the position of poetry … [Read more...] about Poetry in Queensland [28 March 1936]
“Love Redeemed,” by William Baylebridge (The Tallabila Press, Sydney) [book review, 18 January 1936]
[Editor: This review of Love Redeemed (by William Baylebridge) is from the “General Literature and Fiction” column, published in The Courier-Mail (Brisbane, Qld.), 18 January 1936.] “Love Redeemed,” by William Baylebridge (The Tallabila Press, Sydney). The sonnet is not … [Read more...] about “Love Redeemed,” by William Baylebridge (The Tallabila Press, Sydney) [book review, 18 January 1936]
Australiana [15 January 1936]
[Editor: These items are from the “Australiana” column published in The World’s News (Sydney, NSW), 15 January 1936.] Australiana The hairless horse Whenever I try to tell the truth about the hairless horse of Queensland the audience walks away without a word — politely, … [Read more...] about Australiana [15 January 1936]
Publisher indicts the state of our culture [4 April 1936]
[Editor: This review of The Foundations of Culture in Australia (by P. R. Stephensen) was published in The Daily Telegraph, 4 April 1936.] Publisher indicts the state of our culture Mr. P. R. Stephensen, whose courageous flights into book-publishing in Australia have … [Read more...] about Publisher indicts the state of our culture [4 April 1936]
Agnes Louise Kettlewell: Well known writer passes [25 August 1936]
[Editor: This article about the death of Agnes Louise Kettlewell (nee Storrie) was published in The Telegraph (Brisbane, Qld.), 25 August 1936. It should be noted that although the article gave her middle name as “Louise”, it was actually “Louisa”.] Agnes Louise … [Read more...] about Agnes Louise Kettlewell: Well known writer passes [25 August 1936]
Index [A Short History of Australia, by Ernest Scott]
[Editor: This is the index from A Short History of Australia (6th edition, 1936) by Ernest Scott (1867-1939).] Index A’Beckett, Chief Justice, 219 Aboriginals, 28, 31, 92, 185; Bass and Flinders among, 80; Pamphlet among the, 123; Lockyer and the, 123; West Australia, … [Read more...] about Index [A Short History of Australia, by Ernest Scott]
Bibliographical notes [A Short History of Australia, by Ernest Scott]
[Editor: This is a chapter from A Short History of Australia (6th edition, 1936) by Ernest Scott (1867-1939).] Bibliographical notes A sufficient bibliography of Australian history would absorb more space than it would be judicious to allot to it in a work having the … [Read more...] about Bibliographical notes [A Short History of Australia, by Ernest Scott]
Epilogue [A Short History of Australia, by Ernest Scott]
[Editor: This is a chapter from A Short History of Australia (6th edition, 1936) by Ernest Scott (1867-1939).] Epilogue Australian government from the beginning of settlement to the present time has passed through all the phases from tyranny to freedom. The five early … [Read more...] about Epilogue [A Short History of Australia, by Ernest Scott]
Chapter 31 [A Short History of Australia, by Ernest Scott]
[Editor: This is a chapter from A Short History of Australia (6th edition, 1936) by Ernest Scott (1867-1939).] Chapter XXXI Imperial relations and the Australian spirit British colonial policy — Grey — Disraeli — ‘A person named Rogers’ — ‘The crimson thread of … [Read more...] about Chapter 31 [A Short History of Australia, by Ernest Scott]
Chapter 30 [A Short History of Australia, by Ernest Scott]
[Editor: This is a chapter from A Short History of Australia (6th edition, 1936) by Ernest Scott (1867-1939).] Chapter XXX Australia in the Great War Outbreak of war — The double dissolution — ‘The last man and the last shilling’ — Third Fisher Government — The A.I.F. … [Read more...] about Chapter 30 [A Short History of Australia, by Ernest Scott]
Chapter 29 [A Short History of Australia, by Ernest Scott]
[Editor: This is a chapter from A Short History of Australia (6th edition, 1936) by Ernest Scott (1867-1939).] Chapter XXIX The Commonwealth (b) The wheels of policy The federal capital — Choice of Dalgety — Choice revoked and Canberra finally selected — Papua and … [Read more...] about Chapter 29 [A Short History of Australia, by Ernest Scott]
Chapter 28 [A Short History of Australia, by Ernest Scott]
[Editor: This is a chapter from A Short History of Australia (6th edition, 1936) by Ernest Scott (1867-1939).] Chapter XXVIII The Commonwealth (a) Parties and personalities The three parties — The Barton Ministry — Reid and the Opposition — Watson and the Labour … [Read more...] about Chapter 28 [A Short History of Australia, by Ernest Scott]
Chapter 27 [A Short History of Australia, by Ernest Scott]
[Editor: This is a chapter from A Short History of Australia (6th edition, 1936) by Ernest Scott (1867-1939).] Chapter XXVII The Constitution Responsible government and federation — The task of the Convention — Types of federal government — The Senate — The House of … [Read more...] about Chapter 27 [A Short History of Australia, by Ernest Scott]
Chapter 26 [A Short History of Australia, by Ernest Scott]
[Editor: This is a chapter from A Short History of Australia (6th edition, 1936) by Ernest Scott (1867-1939).] Chapter XXVI The movement towards Federation Lord Grey’s proposal — The federal spirit — The Federal Council — Its limitations — Henry Parkes — Federal … [Read more...] about Chapter 26 [A Short History of Australia, by Ernest Scott]
Chapter 25 [A Short History of Australia, by Ernest Scott]
[Editor: This is a chapter from A Short History of Australia (6th edition, 1936) by Ernest Scott (1867-1939).] Chapter XXV Papua and the Pacific A ‘Monroe doctrine’ for the Pacific — French annexation of New Caledonia — The New Hebrides — New Guinea — Captain Morseby’s … [Read more...] about Chapter 25 [A Short History of Australia, by Ernest Scott]
Chapter 24 [A Short History of Australia, by Ernest Scott]
[Editor: This is a chapter from A Short History of Australia (6th edition, 1936) by Ernest Scott (1867-1939).] Chapter XXIV Democracy at work (b) Land, labour, and the popular welfare Immigration — Anti-Chinese legislation — First intercolonial conference — Land … [Read more...] about Chapter 24 [A Short History of Australia, by Ernest Scott]
Chapter 23 [A Short History of Australia, by Ernest Scott]
[Editor: This is a chapter from A Short History of Australia (6th edition, 1936) by Ernest Scott (1867-1939).] Chapter XXIII Democracy at work (a) Government Free scope left to the colonies — The protection afforded them — Napoleon III and his supposed designs on … [Read more...] about Chapter 23 [A Short History of Australia, by Ernest Scott]
Chapter 22 [A Short History of Australia, by Ernest Scott]
[Editor: This is a chapter from A Short History of Australia (6th edition, 1936) by Ernest Scott (1867-1939).] Chapter XXII The Northern Territory Adjustment of boundaries — Queensland secures the Barklay Tableland — South Australia undertakes to administer the … [Read more...] about Chapter 22 [A Short History of Australia, by Ernest Scott]