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For the Term of His Natural Life

In June 1927, the film version of Marcus Clarke’s novel ‘For the Term of His Natural Life’ premiered in Australia. Made by American Director, Norman Dawn it it is one of Australia’s most famous silent...

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My father was a Dreadnought Boy

After Federation the Lord Mayor of Sydney started a fund to buy a Dreadnought Battle ship for Australia’s defence. When war broke out Australia organised its own Navy. Afer the war, farm labour was...

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Lost but Found

Here is a collection of beautiful old photographs I found at an auction in Ballarat, Victoria last year. These photos were taken by an unknown Australian female photographer spanning from 1904 until...

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How Insulin Made its Way to Our Shores

In 1922, the world changed for Australians with diabetes. Mosman machinery merchant, Harry Adams was troubled as his young daughter grew sicker with diabetes. But one day his research on diabetes led...

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Melbourne loves Patricia’s beans

Melbourne has been declared as the best city for coffee within Australia, offering locals, visitors and tourists a variety of coffee options. The Melbourne coffee delirium has since established an...

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