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  2. 150 YEARS AGO.

    The fascinating play with dates and anniversaries reveals a remarkable association between Coronation Day and Australian colonisation. On May 12, ...

    Article : 1,438 words
  3. "ORIENTATIONS."—III.

    [In this, the third extract from his book of reminiscencs, to be published shortly, Sir Ronald Storrs concludes his study of T. E. Lawrence; the earlier ...

    Article : 1,186 words
  4. THE FIRST FLEET SAILS FOR BOTANY BAY.

    On May 13, 1787—150 years—ago the ships of the first fleet for Botany Bay left the Solent at daybreak. In this drawing, based on special research, the ships from right to left, are, the armed tender Supply; H.M.S. Sirius, commanded by Captain Arthur Phillip, R.N., in charge of the expedition; and H.M.S. Hyaena, which joined the squadron to escort it to sea. In the background are convict transports and storeships heading seaward past the Needles—which are shown on the extreme right of the picture.—See article in this page. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 95 words
  5. GREAT REIGNS—VI.

    [This is the sixth of a series of seven articles in which Mr. Winston Churhill tells the stories of some of the great reigns of British history.] ...

    Article : 1,738 words
  6. THREE POETS.

    Viewed daily by interested passersby the statuary of a country exercises a definite influence over many people, causing emotional reactions determined ...

    Article : 1,076 words
  7. MEMORIES OF AN ISLAND HOME.

    What a joy it is, in later life, and in surroundings a world away from the place and things about which I now write, to be able to recreate them in ...

    Article : 1,086 words
  8. THE TANNER'S DAUGHTER.

    Coronation Week articles on the lines of descent of the Kings of England recall that once there was a tanner of the city of Rouen, who had a beautiful daughter named Arlette, ...

    Article : 221 words
  9. THE WOOL DERBY

    The annual race of steamers from Australia to Europe with the first of the new season's wool has received much publicity, but it will probably be news ...

    Article : 514 words
  10. THE VASTNESS OF SPACE.

    After arriving at a workable hypothesis to account for the movements of the members of the solar system, men began to consider what lay beyond ...

    Article : 971 words
  11. Children's Poetry WHAT HAPPENED TO CHRISTOPHER ROBIN.

    Christopher Robin grew up, of course, For little boys do, as a rule; And, just like most little growing boys, Christopher R. went to school. ...

    Article : 159 words
  12. LET'S REMEMBER.

    I think it is nice to remember The flow'rs when they are away, Sometimes the gay blooms of September Are quite forgotten in May. ...

    Article : 101 words
  13. LONGING.

    Oh, my soul is sick with longing For the dusky purple shadows; When a Western night is falling In a star-besprinkled sky. ...

    Article : 51 words
  14. SYDNEY'S STATUES OF THE POETS.

    In an article in this page, a contributor discusses three of Sydney's statues—those in memory of Shakespeare, Burns, and Lawson. This picture shows two of them. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 31 words
  15. THE SPIRIT OF CORONATION

    The flowing robes and jewels of pomp and circumstance Are but the outward signs of something great. And all who join this gorgeous pageantry ...

    Article : 241 words
  16. THE WHITE CAMELIA

    Closed are the jarring doors of menial oay, Cold mammon's moiling wheels have come to rest. The drooping white camelia gave its best. ...

    Article : 109 words
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