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The Lesson [sketch by Cecil L. Hartt, 15 April 1920]

23 May 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This sketch by Cecil Hartt (1884-1930), regarding Australianism, was published in Aussie: The Cheerful Monthly (Sydney, NSW), 15 April 1920.]

The Lesson.

“The Lesson”, by Cecil L. Hartt, Aussie: The Cheerful Monthly, 15 April 1920
AUSTRALIANISM
1 Soulful of Australian Patriotism
+ 1 Heartful of Australian Pride
+ 1 Spiritful of Australian Cheerfulness
+ 1 Visionful of Australian Outlook
+ 1 Headful of Australian Thought
+ 1 Bodyful of Australian Vigour
+ 1 Homeful of Australian Goods
= 100% Australian

Drawn by Cecil L. Hartt.

The Lesson.



Source:
Aussie: The Cheerful Monthly (Sydney, NSW), 15 April 1920, p. 13

Editor’s notes:
This sketch was printed opposite the article “Between cobbers” (p. 12), which was about the idea of Australianism.

Filed Under: graphics Tagged With: @ graphics added, Australianism, Cecil Hartt (1884-1930) (author), illustration, publication Aussie: The Cheerful Monthly, SourceIACLibrary, year1920

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