[Editor: This article, regarding the Communist Party’s viewpoint on the White Australia Policy, was published in the Workers Star (Perth, WA), 29 June 1945.] Quota system for immigrants “What is needed is not a White Australia policy but a sound immigration policy with a … [Read more...] about Quota system for immigrants [Workers Star, 29 June 1945]
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Grand Hotel, Huonville, Tas. [postcard, circa 1945]
[Editor: This postcard (unused), which incorporates a photograph of the Grand Hotel in Huonville (Tasmania), is undated; however, it is believed to have been published circa 1945.] [Front of postcard] Grand Hotel. Huonville. Tas. A. B. Series. No. … [Read more...] about Grand Hotel, Huonville, Tas. [postcard, circa 1945]
Yesterday [by Jim Donald, re Gertrude Lawson, 6 July 1945]
[Editor: This article, by Gertrude Lawson, was published in the Daily Mirror (Sydney, NSW), 6 July 1945.] Yesterday by Jim Donald On May 23 a Mrs. Gertrude Cooper was buried at Kingswood, near Penrith. In life Mrs. Cooper was a quiet, ordinary person, contented with … [Read more...] about Yesterday [by Jim Donald, re Gertrude Lawson, 6 July 1945]
Last of Lawson family [by George Gunn, 8 June 1945]
[Editor: This article, by George Gunn, regarding Gertrude Lawson and Henry Lawson, was published in the Forbes Advocate (Forbes, NSW), 8 June 1945.] Last of Lawson family (By Geo. Gunn) On Wednesday, 23rd June, Mrs. Gertrude Cooper was buried at Kingswood, near … [Read more...] about Last of Lawson family [by George Gunn, 8 June 1945]
Roll of Honour; Deaths; On Active Service [re Australian military personnel (WW2), The Sydney Morning Herald, 23 May 1945]
[Editor: In memoriam notices, regarding Australian military personnel, published in The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 23 May 1945. Includes the “Roll of Honour” section, the “On Active Service” section (from the “In Memoriam” notices), and one entry extracted from the … [Read more...] about Roll of Honour; Deaths; On Active Service [re Australian military personnel (WW2), The Sydney Morning Herald, 23 May 1945]
Where to bury a hero? [by Frank Browne, re Tom Derrick, 4 June 1945]
[Editor: This article by Frank Browne, regarding Tom Derrick (1914-1945), was published in the Border Morning Mail (Albury, NSW), 4 June 1945.] Where to bury a hero? (By Frank Browne) Tom Derrick, VC, DCM, is dead. The Distinguished Conduct Medal won in the lurid gleam … [Read more...] about Where to bury a hero? [by Frank Browne, re Tom Derrick, 4 June 1945]
The truth concerning another dog and the tucker box poem [1 February 1945]
[Editor: This article, about the origin of a poem regarding “the dog on the tucker box” (of Gundagai fame), was published in The Gundagai Independent (Gundagai, NSW), 1 February 1945.] The truth concerning another dog and the tucker box poem A correspondent in the Wagga … [Read more...] about The truth concerning another dog and the tucker box poem [1 February 1945]
Surrender souvenir leaflet [9 September 1945, Second World War]
[Editor: This single-sided leaflet was distributed to Allied military personnel to commemorate the surrender of the Second Japanese Army on 9 September 1945, during the Second World War (1939-1945).] [Surrender souvenir leaflet] Commander in Chief Australian Military … [Read more...] about Surrender souvenir leaflet [9 September 1945, Second World War]
Wise Old Tailor, Death [poem by P. I. O’Leary, 18 July 1945]
[Editor: This poem by P. I. O’Leary, printed posthumously, was published in The Advocate (Melbourne, Vic.), 18 July 1945.] Wise Old Tailor, Death Saturday next, July 21, is the first anniversary of the death of Patrick Ignatius O’Leary, for many years news editor and … [Read more...] about Wise Old Tailor, Death [poem by P. I. O’Leary, 18 July 1945]
The Fairies, Pixies and Gnomes [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
[Editor: This poem for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Fairy Poems (1945).] The Fairies, Pixies and Gnomes The Fairies and the Pixies were all dancing on the green; The little Gnomes found out, and they were soon upon the scene; But, oh! The Fairies saw them, … [Read more...] about The Fairies, Pixies and Gnomes [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
The Frolics of the Snow Fairies [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
[Editor: This poem for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Fairy Poems (1945).] The Frolics of the Snow Fairies Their sleigh bells were tinkling the whole of the way, When lovely Snow Fairies came one night to play, And spangles upon their gauze frocks were so … [Read more...] about The Frolics of the Snow Fairies [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
The Wedding of the Brownies to the Fairies [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
[Editor: This poem for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Fairy Poems (1945).] The Wedding of the Brownies to the Fairies You know that each Brownie was asked by the Queen Of the Fairies to come and join them on the green, And there, to enjoy a nice Fairyland … [Read more...] about The Wedding of the Brownies to the Fairies [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
The Good Brownies [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
[Editor: This poem for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Fairy Poems (1945).] The Good Brownies Some twenty smart Brownies went out, one fine day, And sat down to rest, on some nice, new-mown hay; Then, after a while they said, “My! That was good!” And off they … [Read more...] about The Good Brownies [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
Witch Goodandkind [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
[Editor: This poem for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Fairy Poems (1945).] Witch Goodandkind Some little birds fluttered, And started to sing; Then the Fairies came out, And danced in a ring. The Gum Nut Babes peeped out, From branches of trees. When, all … [Read more...] about Witch Goodandkind [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
Pretty Pet’s Wedding Party [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
[Editor: This poem for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Fairy Poems (1945).] Pretty Pet’s Wedding Party When the King made Pretty Pet His lovely bride and Queen, All the palace lights shone out, The brightest ever seen, And the Glow-worms all around, Had … [Read more...] about Pretty Pet’s Wedding Party [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
Princess Pretty Pet’s Wedding [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
[Editor: This poem for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Fairy Poems (1945).] Princess Pretty Pet’s Wedding Charming Princess Pretty Pet Became the King’s own bride, And after they were married. He took her for a ride, In the golden coach again, Driven by two … [Read more...] about Princess Pretty Pet’s Wedding [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
Princess Pretty Pet [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
[Editor: This poem for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Fairy Poems (1945).] Fairy poems Princess Pretty Pet “Greetings, Princess Pretty Pet!” Said the Fairy King: “Greetings, Sire! I’ve just danced round, In a Fairy-ring; But, alas, one shoe I lost, And … [Read more...] about Princess Pretty Pet [poem for children, by Eva Oakley]
Fairy Poems [booklet by Eva Oakley, 1945]
[Editor: This book of poetry for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in 1945. As this publication did not have a contents page, a list of the contents has been provided so as to enable easier access to the text.] Fairy Poems by Eva Oakley Princess Pretty … [Read more...] about Fairy Poems [booklet by Eva Oakley, 1945]
The beautiful dream [short story for children, by Eva Oakley]
[Editor: This short story for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Real Australian Fairy Stories (1945).] The beautiful dream Once there was a dear little girl, very sweet and pretty, and such a good little girl. Now she had to stay in bed for a while, as she had … [Read more...] about The beautiful dream [short story for children, by Eva Oakley]
Two babes in Sherbrooke Forest [short story for children, by Eva Oakley]
[Editor: This short story for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Real Australian Fairy Stories (1945).] Two babes in Sherbrooke Forest One beautiful Spring afternoon, a dear little girl, aged seven years, and her baby brother, aged three, went into Sherbrooke … [Read more...] about Two babes in Sherbrooke Forest [short story for children, by Eva Oakley]
The wedding of the most beautiful Fairy [short story for children, by Eva Oakley]
[Editor: This short story for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Real Australian Fairy Stories (1945).] The wedding of the most beautiful Fairy Has anyone ever told you of the wedding of the most beautiful Fairy in Fairyland, to the kind little Gnome, who was … [Read more...] about The wedding of the most beautiful Fairy [short story for children, by Eva Oakley]
The terrible Cat [short story for children, by Eva Oakley]
[Editor: This short story for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Real Australian Fairy Stories (1945).] The terrible Cat Once upon a time, there lived, in a lonely corner of a big garden, a huge black Cat, with big balls of fire for eyes, and teeth a yard long. It … [Read more...] about The terrible Cat [short story for children, by Eva Oakley]
The Slippers and the Fairies [short story for children, by Eva Oakley]
[Editor: This short story for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Real Australian Fairy Stories (1945).] The Slippers and the Fairies One evening, before closing, the shop-keeper, who owned the bootshop, placed all the Slippers into three nice rows. They looked … [Read more...] about The Slippers and the Fairies [short story for children, by Eva Oakley]
The Cushion and the Chair [short story for children, by Eva Oakley]
[Editor: This short story for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Real Australian Fairy Stories (1945).] The Cushion and the Chair One day the Cushion said to the Chair, just after they had all been nicely arranged around the room, “Oh! I’m tired of being sat upon, … [Read more...] about The Cushion and the Chair [short story for children, by Eva Oakley]
The Bunyip and the Fairy Queen [short story for children, by Eva Oakley]
[Editor: This short story for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Real Australian Fairy Stories (1945).] The Bunyip and the Fairy Queen Once there lived, in the beautiful Australian bush, a Bunyip, who was very ugly and terrifying to anybody who saw him. One day, … [Read more...] about The Bunyip and the Fairy Queen [short story for children, by Eva Oakley]