Articles featured in this week’s episode from December 24, 1920:Christmas Time – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article215161802Observance of Christmas – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article206928262Christmas Stranger – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article40339963Christmas Cheer – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article20461894Toys For Sick Children – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article101022885Unlucky Father Xmas – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article142289759Advertisementshttp://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article40339973http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66610579Christmastide Holiday Attractions – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4564304Local and General – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article164744348Food Fads – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article210690459Advertisementshttp://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article101022877http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article101022890Christmas – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article97752298

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Christmas Time and Christmas Cheer

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Articles featured in this week’s episode from November 19, 1890:Balloon Ascent – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article163582606The Dignity of Parliament – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article242127378Charge of Attempting to Rob a Constable – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8452259A Bookmaker Arrested – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article196977065Curious Strike of Rouse-about – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8452306Unwholsome Eggs – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article118283798Advertisementhttp://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article146754724http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article163582622A New Swindle – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article234091814Snakes – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article118283772The Grasshopper Plague – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article247676574Death from a Fly Bite – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article118283805Advertisementhttp://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article117002305Effects of Tobacco – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article135353402The House – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article208395661

Rouse-abouts and Unwholeome Eggs

Articles featured in this week’s episode from November 5, 1910:Booking Theatre Seats – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5205280Town Hall Organ – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article193281781Name of the Townsite – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91096825Robinson Crusoe – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article215337512Yeppoon Mystery – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article184877933Incorrigible Girl – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article149733814All About People – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article121491732Playing Bushrangers – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article215337508Advertisementshttp://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article193281868http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article170919653Pathetic Case – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article172184623Curious Motor Car Accident – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article98796162The Motor Traffic – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article179914106Storing Electricity – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article251335856Advertisementshttp://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article103945008http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article103945012American Slang – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article187676407

American Slang and the Yeppoon Mystery

Articles featured in this week’s episode from October 22, 1930:Wanted, An Honest Leader – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article187828079Over The Wireless - “A Weary Journey” – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article115357809Arrival at Sydney His Cap Souvenired – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article79470668Whale Flesh as an Item of Diet – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article110235659Advertisementshttp://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article61045516Our National Anthem – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article79470692Crackers and Bad Manners – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article115357799Advertisementshttp://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article61045416http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article61045450Betting Raid – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article124175931Phar Lap’s Price for Melbourne Cup – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article242931345Miniature Golf – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article79470721

Whale Flesh and Phar Lap's Price

Articles featured in this week’s episode from October 8, 1900:The Plague – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article19058467Summary – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article237117400Yass and the Federal Capital – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article100408808Advertisementshttp://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article215495180http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article100408813The Perils of Mining – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article181023953Anti-Sweating League – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article188645426Forged Telegrams – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article206978018Advertisementshttp://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article52585106http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article185247680Accident at the Circus – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36972808Lady Godiva Up To Date – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article44265648

Forged Telegrams and the Anti-Sweating League

Articles featured in this week’s episode from September 24, 1880:Compulsion – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article127643085Dropping “Aitches” – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article146444919Mail on the Liners – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article202156818Eric the Red – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13468768Yelta – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article216306539Advertisementshttp://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article208862413http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article208862397Raid On Gamblers – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5973094Larrikinism in the Park – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article108749155Uttering Forged Notes – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article238291890Court Reports – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article108502766, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article108502764Advertisementshttp://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5973020http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207661296The Australian Cricketer’s in England – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article148240740Leap Year Rules – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article201296063The English Circus Company – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article202515892

Larrikinism and Leap Year Rules

Articles featured in this week’s episode from September 10, 1920:The Industrial Outlook – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4550802844 Hour Week – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article249034588Local and General – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article123487933Shrimps in Drinking Water – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article37076125Advertisementshttp://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article112678889http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article218855283Fortune in Paper – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article108234544Prime Minister’s Deafness – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article106555950Boycott Urged – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article123487957Mysterious Turtles – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article183876865News From Near and Far – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article45507982Advertisementshttp://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article108287909http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article242311841Local Picture Show – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article123487933Prince of Wales' Message to School Children – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article212451558

Mysterious Turtles and the Deaf PM

Articles featured in this week’s episode from August 27, 1910:Post Office Clock Wrong – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5265249Up, Boys, and at ‘Em! – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article251332693General News – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article202942479Big Seizure of Opium – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article238011274Old Maids’ Fright – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5265329Advertisementshttp://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article10455974http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article98796828No “Ladies” and “Gentlemen” – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article90676216Hints on Letter Writing – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87177113Perfumed Beds – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article45136947Advertisementshttp://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article109114037http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article252421710Football and Fight – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article10455951Lecture – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article109114037Dr. Mawson on Antarctic Exploration – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article95241131

Opium Seizure and Old Maids' Fright

Articles featured in this week’s episode from August 13, 1880:Tumut News – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article127640820Removal of Kelly to Melbourne – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article202155720Miscellaneous – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article192877685The Anti-Chinese Bill – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207660007Advertisinghttp://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article902154http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150653701Football Facts and Fancies – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article244692236Sturt, Brighton, and Glenelg Ploughing Match – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197743738Advertisementshttp://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article216306148Electrical Heat and Power – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article216306151Edison-Bell Telephones – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13466001

Football Fancies and the Anti-Chinese Bill

Articles featured in this week’s episode from July 16, 1900:The Nation Builders – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article180230857South Australia’s Plight – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60779617Free Meals Declared Black – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article16661096Political News and Notes – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article122243135Housewives and the Budget – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article30498256Bang! Home-Made Gun Test – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article224250558Alcohol Banned In Lollies – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article98126641Advertisementshttp://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article202458109http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article80595781Radio Telephony Over 19,000 miles – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article16661289Wireless News at Sea – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article33348513Whoopee on the Ocean – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article80595798Dances All Night at 80 – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article81154370Advertisementshttp://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article192696665End of Fourth Test – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article95806126Glorification of Sport – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article98126651Slow Motion Films – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article202458193Beautiful Colour Pictures – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article192696648

Rum Toffee and Ocean Whoopee

Articles featured in this week’s episode from July 16, 1900:Rabbit Pest – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article174133869The Governor-General Of Australia – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article54449955The First Governor-General – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article89614258Federal Demonstration – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article100406438The Governor-General's Residence – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article241467015Advertisementshttp://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article35363498http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article100406458Influence Of The War On Australian Character – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article100406450Splendid Charge By Australian Bushmen – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article54450036Troops Without Boots – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article174133735A Mad Cow – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article100406443She Was Particular – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article230632742Honour For An Australian Product – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article14324198Advertisementshttp://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article230632772http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article206970886Electric Light Scheme – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article174133915Another Marvel – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article174133947

Gas Lighting and the First Governor-General

Articles featured in this week’s episode from July 2, 1890:The Year’s Revenue – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article208386931Bad Streets – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65350159Cairns General News – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article39434319Cootamundra Crumbs – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article143768031Bourke Local and General – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article142660185The Tiger Colonel – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article26756077Animals and Birds – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article196964131Advertisementshttp://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article235786016http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article235786017The Longreach Murder – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article97494927Advertisementhttp://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article3135285The Phonograph Entertainment – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article163575738

Tiger Colonel and The Longreach Murder

Articles featured in this week’s episode from June 18, 1920:The Salary Grab – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article203711700The Capital – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article119287324A Mild Sensation – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article216959429Profitable Cauliflowers – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article27778816Remarkable Milking – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article216959437Concert by Wireless – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article215598044Advertisementshttp://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article69660156The Citizen’s Greeting – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article117722179Arrival of the Prince – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article119287312Day By Day – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article239631434Sporting Prince – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article239631432Advertisementshttp://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article216959386http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article253156408Marvel of the Motor Car – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article215598053The Art of Fascination – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article69660161

A Sporting Prince and Public Indignation

Articles featured in this week’s episode from June 4, 1880:The Blacks in Queensland – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article200266469Slander Case – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article174713937The Robbery – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article201296351Local Intelligence – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article113837323The Kelly Gang – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article244694841Advertisementshttp://nla.gov.au/nla.news-page255142News – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article99827400Occasional Notes – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2983122Advertisementshttp://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2983129Cablegrams – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article51987806Arrest of a Cricketer – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article113572404Feminine Athletics – http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article192877218

Bushranger Robberies and Feminine Athletics

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