Australian History Finds

Combating Spanish flu in Australia was a massive challenge for government authorities, the medical profession and the population at large.  There was a steady stream of precautionary advice on what to do to avoid getting sick and what to do…

Local newspapers told the story of the Spanish flu in Australia. Keeping people abreast of developments, dramas and deaths the newspapers performed a vital public service. There were reports on cases in Australia and overseas, official and…

'Advance Australia Fair' was officially proclaimed Australia's National Anthem in 1984 more than a century after it was written by Peter Dodds McCormick in 1878, 83 years after Federation and seven years after a national song poll.

The Man from Snowy River is one of the most popular poems in Australia’s history.  It may not be recited as much now but it is embedded in our folklore and in the imaginations of many.  People still ask; “Who Is The Man from Snowy River?”…

Invaders in the pioneer cemetery are digging tunnels up to 30 metres long. Who are they?

Footscray's 'Eight' winning the most prestigious race on the rowing calendar, the Clarke Challenge Cup for three years in succession, in 1880, 1881 and 1882 unleashed a class war amongst the oarsmen of Victoria. The most valuable trophy in…

Whatever happened to the "magnificent gold trowel" presented to his Excellency Sir George F. Bowen, K.C.M.G., Governor of Victoria, when he laid the foundation stone for the Melbourne International Exhibition Building on 19 February 1879?…

The Women's Suffrage Petition signed by 30,000 women from Victoria inspired the fight for equal voting rights throughout Australia. This is a short story of the campaign with a focus on the women of Healesville who signed the petition,…