[Editor: This article by Vincent Hayden was published in The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 10 July 1948.] When rum was money Early in Australian history rum was used as currency for some years By Vincent Hayden When the 11 ships of the First Fleet arrived in Sydney Cove … [Read more...] about When rum was money [by Vincent Hayden, 10 July 1948]
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English lad made history [by A. L. Brient, 31 July 1948]
[Editor: This article by A. L. Brient, about Isaac Smith (the first European to land on the east coast of the Australian continent), was published in The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 31 July 1948.] English lad made history He was the first to step ashore from Captain Cook’s … [Read more...] about English lad made history [by A. L. Brient, 31 July 1948]
Story of the Eureka Stockade: Narrative by one of Lalor’s captains [review, 15 January 1948]
[Editor: A review of The Story of the Eureka Stockade (1947?) by John Lynch. Published in the “Book reviews” section of The Advocate, 15 January 1948.] Story of the Eureka Stockade Narrative by one of Lalor’s captains The only account of the Eureka Stockade written by … [Read more...] about Story of the Eureka Stockade: Narrative by one of Lalor’s captains [review, 15 January 1948]
Brolgas [poem, 10 January 1948]
[Editor: A child’s poem. Published in The Daily Mercury, 10 January 1948.] Brolgas Brolgas, brolgas, out on the plain, Dance for me, dance for me, once again; Stretch your necks and clap your beaks, I could watch for weeks and weeks. Brolgas, brolgas, on the … [Read more...] about Brolgas [poem, 10 January 1948]
Obituary: Mrs Marie E. J. Pitt [21 May 1948]
[Editor: A brief obituary of Marie E. J. Pitt. Published in The Argus, 21 May 1948.] Obituary Mrs Marie E. J. Pitt Mrs Marie Elizabeth Josephine Pitt, of Clarke st., Northcote, writer of many lyrics and ballads of the bush, in which she spent many years of her life, … [Read more...] about Obituary: Mrs Marie E. J. Pitt [21 May 1948]