Tales of the Old Days and Other Australianities
A reminiscence packed with bush lore and animal notes. The narrator recalls dry wattles fueling a fire, thrush and other birds visiting, a milk-loving goat tale, porcupine pork, Bill Jones and Yip Loon anecdotes, plus a roadside pub tale of the underdone duff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Jones
Yip Loon
Porky
Bill
William
Whip
Pip
Hill
Emily
Bandy Bill
German Gold Miner Sprinting Record Story Told
A fragmented reminiscence recalls a sprinting record of 15 seconds for 100 yards in gum boota, attributed to a German miner before the Great War. The tale, narrated in rough dialect, mixes a race with a near-encounter with a tiger snake and a chaotic sequence of events on Ardlong Creek, ending abruptly as the teller struggles with danger and pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gumboota
Old Fritz
Murdoch returns home from European tour abroad praise
Sir James Murdoch and Lady Murdoch landed via the Niagara after travels through Italy France Norway Switzerland England and Canada. He praised Italy as progressive noting England's lower cultivation and contrasted Canadian cities Montreal and Toronto with American style growth while saying Australia’s business methods are up to date. The interview appeared in the 8 M Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir James Murdoch
Lady Murdoch
Italy
France
Norway
Switzerland
England
Canada
Europe
Sir James
Campagna
Canadas
Montreal
Toronto
Australia
8. M. Herald
Velmol Hair Grooming Paste Ad Promises Lasting Style
An old advertisement extols Velmol hair product for glossy, well groomed styles. It claims Velmol does not leave residue, dries clear, and keeps hair in place through business and social occasions. Available from chemists including E. L. Brake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velmol
Velmal
E. L. Brake
A Bowral Aussie in San Francisco
A Bowral resident writes from San Francisco about arrival conditions and hotel life. He tours Civic Centre Golden Gate Park and Park attractions, notes weather, transport, and local customs including meals, tea, and tipping. He describes dwellings, colorful houses, and the busy street scene with trams, buses, and late opening shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Golden Gate
Meg
Civic Centre
Golden Gate Park
Cliff House
Seal Rocks
Palace of Legion of Honor
Acquarium
Mission Dolores
Bunset
China Town
Cafetarias
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jacky
Eric L. Brake
Bowral Pharmacy
James Murdoch
Les. Smith
Market Street
Chicago
New York
H. C. Corfe
Bowral
Neit J. Goodfellow's Auction Mart
B.C. C
Corfe
Antelage
Hana Oul
Dt Am
Rey
Chevrolet
Whatman Bros
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!