[Editor: An article by Andrew Barton (“Banjo”) Paterson about his life.] “Banjo” Paterson tells his own story. — 1. In the days of the gold escorts. Lambing Flat diggings. What the teamster said. By A. B. (“Banjo”) Paterson. Some seventy years ago, two Scotsmen, John … [Read more...] about In the days of the gold escorts [article by Banjo Paterson, 4 February 1939]
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John Monash, soldier, engineer and scholar [by Professor Ernest Scott, 5 August 1939]
[Editor: This is part twelve of the “Men who made Australia” series written by Professor Ernest Scott.] Men who made Australia — No. 12 John Monash, soldier, engineer and scholar. This article completes Professor Sir Ernest Scott’s series on “Men Who Made Australia.” … [Read more...] about John Monash, soldier, engineer and scholar [by Professor Ernest Scott, 5 August 1939]
Alfred Deakin — statesman, orator, and seer [by Professor Ernest Scott, 29 July 1939]
[Editor: This is part eleven of the “Men who made Australia” series written by Professor Ernest Scott.] Men who made Australia — No. 11 Alfred Deakin — statesman, orator, and seer The name Deakin has long been synonymous with eloquence. The silver-tongued orator lives … [Read more...] about Alfred Deakin — statesman, orator, and seer [by Professor Ernest Scott, 29 July 1939]
Edmund Barton, the great federal leader [by Professor Ernest Scott, 22 July 1939]
[Editor: This is part ten of the “Men who made Australia” series written by Professor Ernest Scott.] Men who made Australia — No. 10 Edmund Barton, the great federal leader Sir Ernest Scott, continuing his series of articles on the men who made Australia, brings before … [Read more...] about Edmund Barton, the great federal leader [by Professor Ernest Scott, 22 July 1939]
Adventures and tragedy of the mysterious Leichhardt [by Professor Ernest Scott, 15 July 1939]
[Editor: This is part nine of the “Men who made Australia” series written by Professor Ernest Scott.] Men who made Australia — No. 9 Adventures and tragedy of the mysterious Leichhardt No light is thrown upon the great enigma of Central Australia — the fate of Ludwig … [Read more...] about Adventures and tragedy of the mysterious Leichhardt [by Professor Ernest Scott, 15 July 1939]
George Fife Angas, the man who made South Australia [by Professor Ernest Scott, 8 July 1939]
[Editor: This is part eight of the “Men who made Australia” series written by Professor Ernest Scott.] Men who made Australia — No. 8. George Fife Angas, the man who made South Australia Sir Ernest Scott joins issue in friendly manner with Dr. Grenfell Price on the … [Read more...] about George Fife Angas, the man who made South Australia [by Professor Ernest Scott, 8 July 1939]
Two elopements and a colonising theory [by Professor Ernest Scott, 1 July 1939]
[Editor: This is part seven of the “Men who made Australia” series written by Professor Ernest Scott. This article is about Edward Gibbon Wakefield.] Men who made Australia — No. 7 Two elopements and a colonising theory By Professor Sir Ernest Scott I have before me … [Read more...] about Two elopements and a colonising theory [by Professor Ernest Scott, 1 July 1939]
Strzelecki, who first found gold in the continent [by Professor Ernest Scott, 24 June 1939]
[Editor: This is part six of the “Men who made Australia” series written by Professor Ernest Scott.] Men who made Australia — No. 6 Strzelecki, who first found gold in the continent By Professor Sir Ernest Scott A Polish nobleman who was unjustly “identified” as the … [Read more...] about Strzelecki, who first found gold in the continent [by Professor Ernest Scott, 24 June 1939]
Sturt and the great river system: “Greatest Australian Explorer” [by Professor Ernest Scott, 17 June 1939]
[Editor: This is part five of the “Men who made Australia” series written by Professor Ernest Scott. Published in The Advertiser (Adelaide), 17 June 1939.] Men who made Australia — No. 5 Sturt and the great river system “Greatest Australian explorer” In the fifth … [Read more...] about Sturt and the great river system: “Greatest Australian Explorer” [by Professor Ernest Scott, 17 June 1939]
James Stirling, who founded Western Australia [by Professor Ernest Scott, 10 June 1939]
[Editor: This is part four of the “Men who made Australia” series written by Professor Ernest Scott.] Men who made Australia — No. 4 James Stirling, who founded Western Australia By Professor Sir Ernest Scott The British Government displayed a curious unconcern … [Read more...] about James Stirling, who founded Western Australia [by Professor Ernest Scott, 10 June 1939]
Macquarie, who adopted the name Australia [by Professor Ernest Scott , 3 June 1939]
[Editor: This is part three of the “Men who made Australia” series written by Professor Ernest Scott. This article is about Lachlan Macquarie, Governor of New South Wales 1810-1821.] Men who made Australia — No. 3 Macquarie, who adopted the name Australia By Professor … [Read more...] about Macquarie, who adopted the name Australia [by Professor Ernest Scott , 3 June 1939]
John Macarthur: Who gave this country wool [by Professor Ernest Scott , 27 May 1939]
[Editor: This is part two of the “Men who made Australia” series written by Professor Ernest Scott.] Men who made Australia — No. 2 John Macarthur Who gave this country wool By Professor Ernest Scott This is the second article in the series, “Men Who Made … [Read more...] about John Macarthur: Who gave this country wool [by Professor Ernest Scott , 27 May 1939]
Matthew Flinders: His achievements and tragedy [by Professor Ernest Scott, 20 May 1939]
[Editor: This is part one of the “Men who made Australia” series written by Professor Ernest Scott.] Men who made Australia By Professor Ernest Scott No. 1 Matthew Flinders His achievements and tragedy The series of articles of which “The Advertiser” begins … [Read more...] about Matthew Flinders: His achievements and tragedy [by Professor Ernest Scott, 20 May 1939]
Skin deep patriotism [14 January 1939]
[Editor: This “wave of patriotism” preceded the outbreak of the Second World War. In the late 1930s, war was being seen as imminent, with a resulting heightening of patriotism across the country.] Skin deep patriotism Sydney, Saturday. A wave of patriotism is sweeping … [Read more...] about Skin deep patriotism [14 January 1939]
First Australian editress: Henry Lawson’s mother [3 July 1939]
First Australian editress Henry Lawson’s mother Reading with interest the recent articles on Charlotte Bronte and Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin in the Women’s Supplement recalls to my mind another remarkable woman, Louisa Lawson, who pioneered women’s literature in … [Read more...] about First Australian editress: Henry Lawson’s mother [3 July 1939]
A prose writer and poet of the people: Henry Lawson [27 January 1939]
[Editor: Whilst not all of Hilton Barton’s conclusions may be agreed with, this is nonetheless a good article about Henry Lawson.] A prose writer and poet of the people Henry Lawson. By Pipeclay At a recent meeting of the Henry Lawson Memorial and Literary Society, … [Read more...] about A prose writer and poet of the people: Henry Lawson [27 January 1939]
Prof. Murdoch urges ‘Australianism’ [16 December 1939]
[Editor: Professor Walter Murdoch advocates an ideology of “Australianism”. Published in The Mail, 16 December 1939.] Prof. Murdoch urges ‘Australianism’ “The Spur of the Moment” by Walter Murdoch (Angus & Robertson, Sydney). Our copy from the publishers. Prof. Murdoch … [Read more...] about Prof. Murdoch urges ‘Australianism’ [16 December 1939]
Different people: The Australian character: An authoress’s assessment [13 March 1939]
“Different people.” The Australian character An authoress’s assessment. “Our early writers, like early American writers, made the vast mistake of thinking that Australians are the same sort of people as those who originally came here, merely living in a different … [Read more...] about Different people: The Australian character: An authoress’s assessment [13 March 1939]