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The first settlement in Western Australia [21 January 1943]

8 March 2015 · 1 Comment

[Editor: Published in The Albany Advertiser, 21 January 1943.] The First Settlement in Western Australia A possessory lien on New Holland. Established 21st January, 1827. (By Robert Stephens). To-day, exactly 116 years ago, a rather important ceremony took place … [Read more...] about The first settlement in Western Australia [21 January 1943]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Edmund Lockyer (1784-1860), New Holland, SourceTrove, year1943

That promoted song [re. “Advance Australia Fair”, 8 December 1943]

16 September 2013 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: Some letters to a newspaper, both for and against the playing of “Advance Australia Fair” in movie theatres and on the radio. Published in The Argus (Melbourne), 8 December 1943.] That promoted song Sir: I have read with mixed feelings letters of criticism … [Read more...] about That promoted song [re. “Advance Australia Fair”, 8 December 1943]

Filed Under: letters to the editor Tagged With: Advance Australia Fair, SourceTrove, year1943

[His Comrades Will Never Forget] [poem, 1943]

6 May 2013 · 2 Comments

[Editor: This poem was written in memory of Corporal E. W. Symons (known as “Sox”), of the 2/32 Australian Infantry Battalion, who was killed by a guard in an Italian prisoner of war camp, 20 May 1943. The authorship is unknown.] [His Comrades Will Never Forget] Never a … [Read more...] about [His Comrades Will Never Forget] [poem, 1943]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: @ SourceTBA, Australian Army 2/32 Infantry Battalion, poem, prisoners of war, war poetry and military poetry, year1943

The Australian artist [13 November 1943]

15 November 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: An extract from the column “Stories from Here and There: From a Reporter’s Note Book”, published in The Examiner, 13 November 1943.] The Australian artist There are indications which incline one to the hope that at last the Australian artist is coming into his … [Read more...] about The Australian artist [13 November 1943]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Australian artists, Australian authors, Australianism, cultural cringe, SourceTrove, year1943

No Australian anthem, says musician [27 January 1943]

2 June 2012 · Leave a Comment

No Australian anthem, says musician “There is no Australian national anthem,” said Mr George Limb, of Hobart, referring yesterday to recent discussion of the suitability of “Advance, Australia Fair” as an anthem. Mr Limb, who is the Tasmanian representative on the … [Read more...] about No Australian anthem, says musician [27 January 1943]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Advance Australia Fair, Song of Australia (subject), SourceTrove, Waltzing Matilda, year1943

Australians capture Sattelberg [27 November 1943]

29 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

Australians capture Sattelberg From a “Mail” War Correspondent Somewhere in Australia. — Australian troops yesterday fought their way up the final slopes of a 2,500-ft. ridge, and captured Sattelberg, the main Japanese base in the Cape Huon Peninsula area of New … [Read more...] about Australians capture Sattelberg [27 November 1943]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: SourceTrove, World War Two, year1943

MacArthur’s report [27 November 1943]

29 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A report from General Douglas MacArthur, who held the position of Supreme Commander of Allied Forces in the Southwest Pacific Area, overseeing US, Australian, and other Allied forces.] MacArthur’s report The communique today says: — NORTH-EAST SECTOR NEW … [Read more...] about MacArthur’s report [27 November 1943]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: General Douglas MacArthur, SourceTrove, World War Two, year1943

Australianism urged [28 July 1943]

10 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

Australianism urged “The Parliamentary foundation in this country should rest on an Australian basis,” said the Minister for Supply and Shipping, Mr. Beasley, last night. “Men instilled to the finger-tips with the Australian outlook are badly needed not only in Parliament, but … [Read more...] about Australianism urged [28 July 1943]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Australianism, SourceTrove, year1943

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