[Editor: This is section 14 of “Barcroft Boake: A Memoir ”, by A. G. Stephens, published in Where the Dead Men Lie and Other Poems (1897).] [The last days of Barcroft Boake] In December, 1891, Boake’s engagement with Mr. Lipscomb ended, and he came to stay with his father … [Read more...] about Barcroft Boake: A Memoir (section 14): The last days of Barcroft Boake
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Down the River [poem by Barcroft Boake]
[Editor: This poem by Barcroft Boake was published in Where the Dead Men Lie and Other Poems (1897).] Down the River Hark the sound of it; drawing nearer! Clink of hobble and brazen bell Mark the passage of stalwart shearer, Bidding Monaro soil farewell. Where is he … [Read more...] about Down the River [poem by Barcroft Boake]
Kitty McCrae [poem by Barcroft Boake]
[Editor: This poem by Barcroft Boake was published in Where the Dead Men Lie and Other Poems (1897).] Kitty McCrae The western sun, ere he sought his lair, Skimmed the treetops, and, glancing thence, Rested awhile on the curling hair Of Kitty McCrae, by the boundary … [Read more...] about Kitty McCrae [poem by Barcroft Boake]
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]
Fallen in the war: Memorial to Lieutenant Harriott [30 April 1901]
[Editor: This article, regarding a memorial to Lieutenant William Rupert Harriott, who died during the Boer War (1899-1902), was published in The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW), 30 April 1901.] Fallen in the war. Memorial to Lieutenant Harriott. A large gathering … [Read more...] about Fallen in the war: Memorial to Lieutenant Harriott [30 April 1901]
At the front: With the Fourth Contingent: Letter from Lieutenant W. J. Kellaway [Boer War letter, 23 November 1900]
[Editor: This letter, from a soldier serving in the Boer War (1899-1902), was published in The Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Qld.), 23 November 1900.] At the front. With the Fourth Contingent. Letter from Lieutenant W. J. Kellaway. Mrs. J. E. Kellaway, of … [Read more...] about At the front: With the Fourth Contingent: Letter from Lieutenant W. J. Kellaway [Boer War letter, 23 November 1900]
Red, White, and Blue [poem by Sheila Deane, 15 March 1916]
[Editor: This poem, by Sheila Deane, was published in The Australian Town and Country Journal (Sydney, NSW), 15 March 1916.] Red, White, and Blue. The days are cold and dreary, And the rain drives in from the west, And the soldiers all are weary, For they find no time … [Read more...] about Red, White, and Blue [poem by Sheila Deane, 15 March 1916]
Homage to Anzacs: More than 33,000 march: Twentieth anniversary [27 April 1935]
[Editor: This article, regarding Anzac Day, was published in The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic.), 27 April 1935.] Homage to Anzacs More than 33,000 march Twentieth anniversary Dawn of a perfect autumn day found more than 11,000 men assembled at the Shrine of … [Read more...] about Homage to Anzacs: More than 33,000 march: Twentieth anniversary [27 April 1935]
St. Valentine’s Day [24 February 1875]
[Editor: This article, regarding Valentine’s Day, was published in The Illustrated Australian News for Home Readers (Melbourne, Vic.), 24 February 1875.] St. Valentine’s Day. The custom of celebrating St. Valentine’s Day has been more or less observed in England and … [Read more...] about St. Valentine’s Day [24 February 1875]
Inseparables [17 December 1887]
[Editor: This article, regarding Christmas, was published in the “Stray notes” section in The Week (Brisbane, Qld.), 17 December 1887.] Stray Notes. By a Non-Bohemian. Inseparables. Father Christmas and Jack Frost are familiars in old England. Jack comes along with … [Read more...] about Inseparables [17 December 1887]
Girls’ Grammar School: Memorial to Miss Mackinlay: Unveiled by the Lieutenant-Governor [10 December 1904]
[Editor: This article, about the unveiling of a memorial to an early educator, was published in The Telegraph (Brisbane, Qld.), 10 December 1904.] Girls’ Grammar School. Memorial to Miss Mackinlay. Unveiled by the Lieutenant-Governor. The ceremony of the unveiling … [Read more...] about Girls’ Grammar School: Memorial to Miss Mackinlay: Unveiled by the Lieutenant-Governor [10 December 1904]
Capture of Beersheba: Queensland soldier’s experiences [letter written by Victor Brady, 15 February 1918]
[Editor: This long extract from a letter written by Victor Neville Brady, an Australian soldier, was published in The Week (Brisbane, Qld.), 15 February 1918. Brady served as a machine-gunner with the 4th Light Horse Regiment during the First World War (1914-1918). This letter … [Read more...] about Capture of Beersheba: Queensland soldier’s experiences [letter written by Victor Brady, 15 February 1918]
Miner’s Right (Western Australia) [for Daniel Williams, 28 September 1908]
[Editor: This Miner’s Right was issued to Daniel Williams, in Western Australia, on 28 September 1908.] [Front of Miner’s Right] [Handwritten and stamped text has been rendered in italics.] Western Australia. Miner’s Right. 120213 J.W.S.. … [Read more...] about Miner’s Right (Western Australia) [for Daniel Williams, 28 September 1908]
Miner’s Right (Victoria) [for Harry Williams, 7 June 1901]
[Editor: This Miner’s Right was issued to Harry Williams, in Victoria, on 7 June 1901.] [Front of Miner’s Right] [Handwritten and stamped text has been rendered in italics.] Book 862 Victoria. No. 236 2s. 6d. … [Read more...] about Miner’s Right (Victoria) [for Harry Williams, 7 June 1901]
Gold License (Victoria) [for W. Fittall, 7 November 1854]
[Editor: This Gold License was issued to W. Fittall, in Victoria, on 7 November 1854.] NOT TRANSFERABLE. £2 £2 Gold License. — THREE MONTHS. No. 108 Seventh Novr 1854. The Bearer W Fittall having paid the Sum of TWO … [Read more...] about Gold License (Victoria) [for W. Fittall, 7 November 1854]
Gold License (Victoria) [for James Grant Taylor, 6 April 1854]
[Editor: This Gold License was issued to James Grant Taylor, in Victoria, on 6 April 1854.] £2 £2 Gold License. — THREE MONTHS. No. 113 6 April 1854. The Bearer James Grant Taylor having paid the Sum of TWO Pounds on … [Read more...] about Gold License (Victoria) [for James Grant Taylor, 6 April 1854]
Gold License (Victoria) [for J. Taylor, 12 December 1853]
[Editor: This Gold License was issued to J. Taylor, in Victoria, on 12 December 1853.] Gold License. No. 87 12 Decr 1853. The Bearer J Taylor having paid the Sum of 40/ One Pound Ten Shillings, on account of the General Revenue of the Colony, I … [Read more...] about Gold License (Victoria) [for J. Taylor, 12 December 1853]
Gold License (Victoria) [for Berney Wheaton, 3 September 1853]
[Editor: This Gold License was issued to Berney Wheaton, in Victoria, on 3 September 1853.] Gold License. No. 108 3rd Sept 1853. The Bearer Berney Wheaton having paid the Sum of 2 One Pound Ten Shillings, on account of the General Revenue of the … [Read more...] about Gold License (Victoria) [for Berney Wheaton, 3 September 1853]
Gold License (Victoria) [for John White, 28 February 1853]
[Editor: This Gold License was issued to John White, in Victoria, on 28 February 1853.] Victoria. Gold License. No. 128 28th February 1853. The Bearer John White having paid to me the Sum of One Pound Ten Shillings, on account of the … [Read more...] about Gold License (Victoria) [for John White, 28 February 1853]
Gold License (Victoria) [for H. Isleton, 16 July 1852]
[Editor: This Gold License was issued to H. Isleton, in Victoria, on 16 July 1852.] Victoria. Gold License. No. 7 July 16 1852. The Bearer H. Isleton having paid the Sum of One Pound, Ten Shillings, on account of the Territorial Revenue, I … [Read more...] about Gold License (Victoria) [for H. Isleton, 16 July 1852]
Gold License (Victoria) [for I. Woods, 7 June 1852]
[Editor: This Gold License was issued to I. Woods, in Victoria, on 7 June 1852.] Victoria. Gold License. No. 103 June 7 1852. The Bearer I. Woods having paid the Sum of One Pound, Ten Shillings, on account of the Territorial Revenue, I … [Read more...] about Gold License (Victoria) [for I. Woods, 7 June 1852]
Gold License (Victoria) [for William Pettard, 11 March 1852]
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Gold License (Victoria) [for Mr. Hamilton, January 1852]
[Editor: This Gold License was issued to Mr. Hamilton, in Victoria, in January 1852.] [No. 49½.] Victoria. Gold License. No. Jan.y 1852. The Bearer Mr. Hamilton having paid the Sum of One Pound, Ten Shillings, on … [Read more...] about Gold License (Victoria) [for Mr. Hamilton, January 1852]
Contents of last week’s Government Gazette [16 September 1839]
[Editor: This column was published in Sydney Monitor and Commercial Advertiser (Sydney, NSW), 16 September 1839. It includes a reference to the appointment of Charles Joseph La Trobe to oversee the Port Phillip District (Victoria).] Contents of last week’s Government … [Read more...] about Contents of last week’s Government Gazette [16 September 1839]
Obituary: A voice out of the past [by Richard Cornish, 24 September 1938]
[Editor: This obituary, regarding Mrs. Roydhouse (the wife of Thomas Richard Roydhouse), was published in The Woodend Star (Woodend, Vic.), 24 September 1938.] Obituary A voice out of the past. An obituary notice appearing in “The Press,” published at Burwood, N.S. … [Read more...] about Obituary: A voice out of the past [by Richard Cornish, 24 September 1938]