[Editor: An article about the death of Jack Moses. Published in The Narandera Argus, 13 July 1945.] Jack Moses dead Well-known country show identity Residents of Narandera were sorry to learn of the death of Jack Moses, the well-known show identity, which took place … [Read more...] about Jack Moses dead: Well-known country show identity [13 July 1945]
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Creator of Dog on Tucker Box: Jack Moses dead [11 July 1945]
[Editor: An article about the death of Jack Moses. Published in The Argus (Melbourne), 11 July 1945.] Creator of Dog on Tucker Box Jack Moses dead Last of the bush troubadours, Jack Moses, known throughout Australia as the creator of the dog that sat on the tuckerbox … [Read more...] about Creator of Dog on Tucker Box: Jack Moses dead [11 July 1945]
The Old Slouch Hat [poem by John Barr, 6 January 1945]
[Editor: A poem by John Barr, regarding the Japanese and the foreshadowed end of the Second World War. Published in The World’s News, 6 January 1945.] The Old Slouch Hat The AIF wants to see Australia represented in the military occupation of Japan. The soldiers want to … [Read more...] about The Old Slouch Hat [poem by John Barr, 6 January 1945]
50 Jap dead for each captive [27 March 1945]
[Editor: An article outlining the problems the Allies faced with the Japanese military’s “No Surrender” creed during World War Two. Published in The Argus, Tuesday 27 March 1945.] 50 Jap dead for each captive From J. B. Davies, Special Correspondent of The Argus in New … [Read more...] about 50 Jap dead for each captive [27 March 1945]
Worse than infantry [15 November 1945]
[Editor: A medical orderly tells of his experiences in New Guinea during World War Two. Published in The Western Mail, 15 November 1945.] You can always find some blighter worse off than yourself Worse than infantry by A.M. Beck You hear that you’re to “go in” again … [Read more...] about Worse than infantry [15 November 1945]
Australia [poem by Dorothea Mackellar, 1945?]
[Editor: A poem by Dorothea Mackellar.] “Australia” She is a woman tall and brown And supple as a swaying vine; The blood that races through her veins Is red and fierce like southern wine. Her lazy arms are strong as steel, She has the gladiator’s grace, The … [Read more...] about Australia [poem by Dorothea Mackellar, 1945?]
Highlights in goldfields history [19 August 1945]
[Editor: Some interesting aspects of life on the early goldfields, such as building a home out of tins, and tricking Muslim transporters (camel drivers) into carrying bacon.] Believe it – It’s true Highlights in goldfields history Gold telluride was first discovered on … [Read more...] about Highlights in goldfields history [19 August 1945]
Fallen heroes: Love of country: Dr Prendiville’s Tribute [10 May 1945]
Fallen heroes. Love of country. Dr Prendiville’s Tribute. In St Mary’s Cathedral yesterday during his address at the V-E Day thanksgiving service the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Perth (Dr Prendiville) paid a tribute to the dead. “This is indeed a day of joy,” he … [Read more...] about Fallen heroes: Love of country: Dr Prendiville’s Tribute [10 May 1945]
Films to foster our tradition: Appeal by Charles Chauvel [11 October 1945]
[Editor: A film producer promotes the idea of using films to foster Australian culture, as a way of fighting cultural Americanisation.] Films to foster our tradition Appeal by Charles Chauvel Mr. Charles Chauvel, leading Australian film producer, told members of the … [Read more...] about Films to foster our tradition: Appeal by Charles Chauvel [11 October 1945]