[Editor: This anecdote, about a selector’s bad luck (or another selector’s good luck), was published in The Nowra Leader (Nowra, NSW), 25 May 1923.] Luck of the Land Ballot. Away back in 1874, when Comerong Island was thrown open for selection applicants had to take their … [Read more...] about Luck of the Land Ballot [25 May 1923]
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Postcarditis [poem, 16 November 1906]
[Editor: This poem, regarding the sending of postcards (a very popular activity, 1900 to 1920), was published in The Northern Argus (Clare, SA), 16 November 1906.] Postcarditis. If you’re going on a journey to the mountains or the coast, Send a post card. If you’re torn … [Read more...] about Postcarditis [poem, 16 November 1906]
Mr. William S. Lyon [6 February 1892]
[Editor: This article, about William Samuel Lyon (1856-1942), was published in The Prahran Telegraph (Prahran, Vic.), 6 February 1892.] Our gallery of portraits. [No. 199.] Sketches of prominent local men. Contracting in a medical sense President of the Medical … [Read more...] about Mr. William S. Lyon [6 February 1892]
Personal [obituaries, 11 October 1933]
[Editor: These three obituaries are extracts from the “Personal” section published in The Herald (Melbourne, Vic.), 11 October 1933.] Personal Mr William Henry Clark, 95, who died on Monday, was one of the oldest residents of Williamstown. A native of Stepney, London, he … [Read more...] about Personal [obituaries, 11 October 1933]
About people [obituaries, 9 October 1933]
[Editor: These four obituaries are extracts from the “About people” section published in The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 9 October 1933.] About people. While attending the funeral of the Maori King Manuta in Waikato, N.Z., yesterday, Mr. Henry E. Holland, leader of the New … [Read more...] about About people [obituaries, 9 October 1933]
About people [20 June 1914]
[Editor: These two extracts, including an obituary regarding Richard Yeoman, are from the “About people” section published in The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 20 June 1914.] About people. Mr. R. Yeoman, photographer, of 116 Bourke-street, city, died on Wednesday last at his … [Read more...] about About people [20 June 1914]
The late Richard Yeoman [22 July 1914]
[Editor: This obituary, regarding Richard Yeoman, was published in “The Editor’s Locker” section of The Australasian Photo-Review (Sydney, NSW), 22 July 1914.] The late Richard Yeoman We regret to announce the death of Mr. R. Yeoman, of Melbourne, who was a well-known … [Read more...] about The late Richard Yeoman [22 July 1914]
Wedding bells: Casinello—Hinson [wedding report, 23 February 1916]
[Editor: This article, about a wedding, was published in The Morwell and Yinnar Gazette (Morwell, Vic.), 23 February 1916.] Wedding bells. Casinello—Hinson. The Methodist Church was the Mecca of Morwell feminity on Thursday afternoon, and shortly after two o’clock the … [Read more...] about Wedding bells: Casinello—Hinson [wedding report, 23 February 1916]
Boy soldiers: Cadets fine physique [29 March 1911]
[Editor: This article, about the compulsory training of Australian teenage males as military cadets, was published in Evening News (Sydney, NSW), 29 March 1911.] Boy soldiers. Cadets fine physique. The medical examination of boys under the compulsory training system … [Read more...] about Boy soldiers: Cadets fine physique [29 March 1911]
Military: Notes for senior cadets [1 March 1911]
[Editor: This article, about the compulsory training of Australian teenage males as military cadets, was published in The Warwick Examiner and Times (Warwick, Qld.), 1 March 1911.] Military Notes for senior cadets. In connection with Saturday’s muster parade in … [Read more...] about Military: Notes for senior cadets [1 March 1911]
Compulsory military training [letter to the editor, from “Little Red Riding Hood”, 11 February 1911]
[Editor: This letter to the editor, about the compulsory training of Australian teenage males as military cadets, was published in The Observer (Adelaide, SA), 11 February 1911.] Compulsory military training From “Little Red Riding Hood”:— “I wrote to The Register some … [Read more...] about Compulsory military training [letter to the editor, from “Little Red Riding Hood”, 11 February 1911]
Compulsory military training [letter to the editor, from “Mary…”, 11 February 1911]
[Editor: This letter to the editor, about the compulsory training of Australian teenage males as military cadets, was published in The Observer (Adelaide, SA), 11 February 1911.] Compulsory military training From “Mary Had Another Little Lamb”:— “The Rev. W. Shaw quotes … [Read more...] about Compulsory military training [letter to the editor, from “Mary…”, 11 February 1911]
Compulsory military training [letter to the editor, from the Rev. William Shaw, 11 February 1911]
[Editor: This letter to the editor, about the compulsory training of Australian teenage males as military cadets, was published in The Observer (Adelaide, SA), 11 February 1911.] Compulsory military training From the Rev. William Shaw, Moonta:— “I write to you in the … [Read more...] about Compulsory military training [letter to the editor, from the Rev. William Shaw, 11 February 1911]
Compulsory military training [letter to the editor, from Von Moltke, 11 February 1911]
[Editor: This letter to the editor, about the compulsory training of Australian teenage males as military cadets, was published in The Observer (Adelaide, SA), 11 February 1911.] Compulsory military training From “Von Moltke”:— “Parents have been loth to register and … [Read more...] about Compulsory military training [letter to the editor, from Von Moltke, 11 February 1911]
Unlock the Lands! [poem, 23 April 1853]
[Editor: This poem, written by a gold digger (a gold miner), was published in The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 23 April 1853.] Unlock the Lands! To the Editor of the Argus. Sir, — Earnestly wishing to contribute my mite towards the good work, I would beg the insertion of … [Read more...] about Unlock the Lands! [poem, 23 April 1853]
The Ill-Fated [poem by L. L., 11 February 1843]
[Editor: This poem, by “L. L.”, was published in The Sun, and New South Wales Independent Press (Sydney, NSW), 11 February 1843.] The Ill-Fated. Oh, let me gaze on the beauteous dead: The spell of life hath broken, For brighter joys which around us shed, Deeper sorrows … [Read more...] about The Ill-Fated [poem by L. L., 11 February 1843]
To Australia [poem by Ruby Jean Stephenson, 18 November 1943]
[Editor: This poem, by Ruby Jean Stephenson, was published in Eyre’s Peninsula Tribune (Cowell, SA), 18 November 1943.] To Australia. Australia the beautiful child of an empire, Britain has mothered thee, land of the free, Home of the negro, with boomerang, camp … [Read more...] about To Australia [poem by Ruby Jean Stephenson, 18 November 1943]
[General news items] [4 April 1912]
[Editor: These extracts are from the general news section published in The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 4 April 1912.] [General news items] References to the State Ministry’s main roads policy were made by the Minister for Works (Mr. Edgar) in reply to a deputation yesterday. … [Read more...] about [General news items] [4 April 1912]
[Australia has had more than its share of shipping disasters of late] [4 April 1912]
[Editor: This untitled article was published in the general news section of The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 4 April 1912.] [Australia has had more than its share of shipping disasters of late] Australia has had more than its share of shipping disasters of late. Towards the … [Read more...] about [Australia has had more than its share of shipping disasters of late] [4 April 1912]
[Probably Professor Marshall Hall was right] [4 April 1912]
[Editor: This untitled article, about exclusionary trade union practices regarding musicians, was published in the general news section of The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 4 April 1912.] [Probably Professor Marshall Hall was right] Probably Professor Marshall Hall was right … [Read more...] about [Probably Professor Marshall Hall was right] [4 April 1912]
Gold-seekers of the Fifties [1 July 1899]
[Editor: This article, regarding Peter Lalor, and some other leaders of the Eureka Rebellion, was published in The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 1 July 1899.] Gold-seekers of the Fifties. After Eureka. How the leaders escaped. While the victors of Eureka were removing … [Read more...] about Gold-seekers of the Fifties [1 July 1899]
[The Ballaarat Times announces] [re Thomas Kennedy, 9 March 1859]
[Editor: This untitled article, regarding the death of Thomas Kennedy, was published in the “The news of the day” section in The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 9 March 1859.] [The Ballaarat Times announces] The Ballaarat Times announces the death, by a fall from his horse, of Mr … [Read more...] about [The Ballaarat Times announces] [re Thomas Kennedy, 9 March 1859]
Mining [re Thomas Kennedy, 9 March 1859]
[Editor: This obituary, regarding Thomas Kennedy, was published in the “Mining” section of The Star (Ballarat, Vic.), 9 March 1859.] Mining. The sudden and violent death of a miner well known on this gold field was reported yesterday in our usual record of inquests held … [Read more...] about Mining [re Thomas Kennedy, 9 March 1859]
Fatal accident [re Thomas Kennedy, 8 March 1859]
[Editor: This article, regarding an inquest into the death of Thomas Kennedy, was published in the “Local and general news” section of The Star (Ballarat, Vic.), 8 March 1859.] Fatal accident. — An inquest was held at the Forest Hill Hotel, Kingston, on the 7th inst., … [Read more...] about Fatal accident [re Thomas Kennedy, 8 March 1859]
The Ministerial candidates again [re the Victorian elections, 25 August 1859]
[Editor: This article, about the parliamentary elections in the colony of Victoria, was published in The Star (Ballarat, Vic.), 25 August 1859.] The Ministerial candidates again. “Bailey is a scoundrel — a clever scoundrel!” in effect exclaimed the Government candidate, … [Read more...] about The Ministerial candidates again [re the Victorian elections, 25 August 1859]