[Editor: This short story for children, by Eva Oakley, was published in Real Australian Fairy Stories (1945).] The Dew Fairies, the Gum Babies and the Old Woman There once were some exceedingly beautiful Fairies, who, every morning, bathed in the Dew inside the flowers, … [Read more...] about The Dew Fairies, the Gum Babies and the Old Woman [short story for children, by Eva Oakley]
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The Brownies, the Mushrooms, the Gum Babies 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 Brownies, the Mushrooms, the Gum Babies and the Fairies There once lived, on a large Mushroom patch, some very kind little Brownies, and every night they … [Read more...] about The Brownies, the Mushrooms, the Gum Babies and the Fairies [short story for children, by Eva Oakley]
The Snow-man 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 Snow-man and the Fairies Once upon a time, some rosy-cheeked, happy, healthy children put on their snow-shoes, on a very cold, winter’s day, and ran off into … [Read more...] about The Snow-man and the Fairies [short story for children, by Eva Oakley]
The Fairy’s thimble bed [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 Fairy’s thimble bed There was once a charming lady, and she did a great deal of sewing, for she was very poor, and had to earn her living in this way. Now a … [Read more...] about The Fairy’s thimble bed [short story for children, by Eva Oakley]
The Mushrooms 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 Mushrooms and the Fairies Once there grew a wonderful crop of Mushrooms, just where some beautiful little Fairies came to dance at night time. The Mushrooms … [Read more...] about The Mushrooms and the Fairies [short story for children, by Eva Oakley]
Real Australian Fairy Stories [booklet by Eva Oakley, 1945]
[Editor: This book of children’s stories by Eva Oakley was published in 1945. The contents of this publication are entirely different to the booklet of the same name, and by the same author, which was published in 1950. As this publication did not have a contents page, a list of … [Read more...] about Real Australian Fairy Stories [booklet by Eva Oakley, 1945]
Willie Wagtail, Two Little Romances and Other Verses [booklet by Eva Oakley, 1945]
[Editor: This book of children’s poetry by Eva Oakley was published in 1950. 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.] Willie Wagtail Two Little Romances and Other … [Read more...] about Willie Wagtail, Two Little Romances and Other Verses [booklet by Eva Oakley, 1945]
Jack Moses dead: Well-known country show identity [13 July 1945]
[Editor: This article, about the death of Jack Moses, was 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 … [Read more...] about Jack Moses dead: Well-known country show identity [13 July 1945]
Creator of Dog on Tucker Box: Jack Moses dead [11 July 1945]
[Editor: This article, about the death of Jack Moses, was 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 … [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]