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Modern Valentines [poem by “Den” (C. J. Dennis), 15 February 1937]

14 February 2025 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem, by “Den” (C. J. Dennis), written for Valentine’s Day, was published in The Herald (Melbourne, Vic.), 15 February 1937.] Modern Valentines By “Den” Yesterday, February 14th, was St. Valentine’s Day; but the old custom of the exchange of valentines … [Read more...] about Modern Valentines [poem by “Den” (C. J. Dennis), 15 February 1937]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: 500x500, C. J. Dennis (1876-1938) (author), poem, publication The Herald (Melbourne Vic.), SourceTrove, Valentine's Day, year1937

Class 3A, Taree High School [postcard, 1937]

13 December 2024 · Leave a Comment

Postcard, with a photograph of a class of schoolchildren (Class 3A, Taree, 1937)

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photograph of a class of schoolchildren, is undated; however, it is believed to have been published in 1937.] [Front of postcard] [Description: A photograph of a class of schoolchildren, with a chalk board labelled … [Read more...] about Class 3A, Taree High School [postcard, 1937]

Filed Under: ephemera, postcards Tagged With: 500x500, class photos, Editor's notes additional (new), ESU funding, HTML tables (side) div style, IAC Ephemera Collection, photographs, postcards, postcards with divider (postage rules from 1905), schools, SourceIACLibrary, year1937

Valentine [poem by Phyllis Duncan-Brown, 13 February 1937]

14 February 2023 · Leave a Comment

The Australian Women's Weekly, 13 February 1937, cover

[Editor: This poem, by Phyllis Duncan-Brown, regarding Valentine’s Day, was published in The Australian Women’s Weekly (Sydney, NSW), 13 February 1937.] Lyric of Life Valentine I give my love to you my dear, With hope that’s simple and sincere In this fond heart of … [Read more...] about Valentine [poem by Phyllis Duncan-Brown, 13 February 1937]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: 500x500, graphics added, Phyllis Duncan-Brown (author), poem, SourceTrove, Valentine's Day, year1937

An Editorial: St. Valentines Day [13 February 1937]

14 February 2023 · Leave a Comment

The Australian Women's Weekly, 13 February 1937, cover

[Editor: This article, regarding Valentine’s Day, was published in The Australian Women’s Weekly (Sydney, NSW), 13 February 1937.] An Editorial February 13, 1937. St. Valentines Day Sunday of this week will be Saint Valentine’s Day — a day associated since time … [Read more...] about An Editorial: St. Valentines Day [13 February 1937]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, graphics added, SourceTrove, Valentine's Day, year1937

Who was to blame for the tragedy of Burke and Wills? [25 April 1937]

20 August 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article, critical of Robert O’Hara Burke’s leadership during the Burke and Wills expedition, was published in the “Out of the Library” section of The Sunday Times (Perth, WA), 25 April 1937.] Who was to blame for the tragedy of Burke and Wills? There … [Read more...] about Who was to blame for the tragedy of Burke and Wills? [25 April 1937]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Alfred William Howitt (1830-1908) (subject), Burke and Wills (subject), John King (1841-1872) (subject), Robert O’Hara Burke (1821-1861) (subject), SourceTrove, year1937

Gundagai’s dog is gilt-edged investment: How digger’s brain-wave saved hospital [31 July 1937]

22 July 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article, about “the dog on the tucker box” (of Gundagai fame), was published in Smith’s Weekly (Sydney, NSW), 31 July 1937.] Gundagai’s dog is gilt-edged investment How digger’s brain-wave saved hospital Motorists who traverse the Hume Highway between … [Read more...] about Gundagai’s dog is gilt-edged investment: How digger’s brain-wave saved hospital [31 July 1937]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, graphics added, Gundagai (New South Wales), poem, SourceTrove, The Dog on the Tucker Box (Gundagai), year1937

[I notice that in a town] [anecdote, 4 November 1937]

14 July 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This untitled anecdote is an extract from the “Gossip” section published in the Gundagai Independent (Gundagai, NSW), 4 November 1937.] [I notice that in a town] I notice that in a town not so very far from Gundagai, a novel competition was held at a recent … [Read more...] about [I notice that in a town] [anecdote, 4 November 1937]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, dancing, humorous anecdotes, SourceTrove, year1937

Cousin Cassie’s Letter to Women [21 January 1937]

14 July 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: These items are extracts from the “Cousin Cassie’s Letter to Women” section, published in Gundagai Independent (Gundagai, NSW), 21 January 1937.] Cousin Cassie’s Letter to Women DEAR READERS: The ingenuity of those who think out new Christmas gifts each year … [Read more...] about Cousin Cassie’s Letter to Women [21 January 1937]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Christmas, extracts, personalised gramophone records, rural culture, social standards, SourceTrove, year1937

Burke and Wills [book review, 12 June 1937]

6 July 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This book review of Dig, by Frank Clune, about the Burke and Wills expedition, was published in the “Current Literature” section of The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 12 June 1937.] Burke and Wills. Mr. Frank Clune has chosen a fascinating subject; the … [Read more...] about Burke and Wills [book review, 12 June 1937]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, book reviews, Burke and Wills (subject), Frank Clune (1893-1971) (subject), SourceTrove, year1937

John Shaw Neilson [by E.T., 20 February 1937]

1 June 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article about John Shaw Neilson was published in The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 20 February 1937.] John Shaw Neilson By E.T. On Monday next (22nd Feb.) John Shaw Neilson will be sixty-five, an attainment of years commonly acknowledged to be within the portals … [Read more...] about John Shaw Neilson [by E.T., 20 February 1937]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, E. T. (author), John Shaw Neilson (1872-1942) (subject), poetry (subject), SourceTrove, year1937

Dame Mary Gilmore [10 February 1937]

31 August 2020 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article about Mary Gilmore was published in The Sydney Mail (Sydney, NSW), 10 February 1937.] Dame Mary Gilmore Among the honours which were announced last week, none was more rightly earned or more generally approved than the Dame Commandership of the … [Read more...] about Dame Mary Gilmore [10 February 1937]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, graphics not included, Imperial honours, Mary Gilmore (1865-1962) (subject), publication The Sydney Mail (Sydney), SourceTrove, year1937

Garchooka, the Cockatoo [poem by Rex Ingamells, July 1937]

27 July 2020 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Rex Ingamells was published in Venture: An Australian Literary Quarterly (Adelaide, SA), July 1937.] Garchooka, the Cockatoo. While now the waters, wind-stirred and red-glowing, Shadowed by the evening gloom of gums, Bend in their banks the way the … [Read more...] about Garchooka, the Cockatoo [poem by Rex Ingamells, July 1937]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: 500x500, poem, publication Jindyworobak Anthology, Rex Ingamells (1913-1955) (author), SourceSLV, SourceTrove, year1937

Editorial: Concerning environmental values [by Rex Ingamells, July 1937]

27 July 2020 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article by Rex Ingamells was published in Venture: An Australian Literary Quarterly (Adelaide, SA), July 1937.] Editorial. Concerning environmental values. § 1. The natural distinctiveness of the Australian continent from other lands of the world is … [Read more...] about Editorial: Concerning environmental values [by Rex Ingamells, July 1937]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, Australianism, graphics added, Jindyworobak publication, publication Venture (Adelaide SA), Rex Ingamells (1913-1955) (author), SourceSLV, SourceTrove, year1937

A Song of Youth [song by L. E. Homfray, 20 July 1937]

15 March 2017 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This song by L. E. Homfray was published in The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 20 July 1937.] A Song of Youth. The world is ours, and our hearts are light, Join with us in a happy song. The spirit of youth is ours to-day, Merrily, merrily, march … [Read more...] about A Song of Youth [song by L. E. Homfray, 20 July 1937]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: L. E. Homfray (1873-1951) (author), song, SourceTrove, year1937

Dreams [poem by L. E. Homfray, 12 January 1937]

15 March 2017 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by L. E. Homfray was published in The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 12 January 1937.] Dreams. When dreams come true, my dearest — When heart meets heart again, Shall we forget the parting — Shall we forget the pain? Those days of dark … [Read more...] about Dreams [poem by L. E. Homfray, 12 January 1937]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: L. E. Homfray (1873-1951) (author), poem, SourceTrove, year1937

Beyond the River [poem, 25 November 1937]

10 June 2012 · Leave a Comment

Beyond the River. Dear, have we held these dawnings of the day That come so swift, And set ablaze the cheerless drooping skies And bid gloom lift, When frowning clouds smile gay with rose and gold Ana opal-glow — Their poignant beauty thrills me now to grief — You loved … [Read more...] about Beyond the River [poem, 25 November 1937]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: poem, SourceTrove, year1937

“Rich Australianism”: Mr. W. R. Charlton’s praise [8 October 1937]

10 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

“Rich Australianism.” Mr. W. R. Charlton’s praise. The exhibition was opened by Mr. W. R. Charlton before a large gathering yesterday afternoon. He said that it was regrettable that Mrs. Hubert Fairfax, who was recovering from an illness, had been unable to perform the … [Read more...] about “Rich Australianism”: Mr. W. R. Charlton’s praise [8 October 1937]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Australian art, Australianism, SourceTrove, year1937

Book Talk: Publicist for Australia [20 February 1937]

10 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article is highly critical of P. R. Stephensen and The Publicist, saying that their promotion of their brand of Australianism is carried out in such an abusive and spiteful manner that it is difficult to take their advocacy seriously.] Book Talk Publicist … [Read more...] about Book Talk: Publicist for Australia [20 February 1937]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Australianism, Editor’s notes, Editor’s notes2, P. R. Stephensen (1901-1965) (author), SourceTrove, year1937

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