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1901
Advertiser 1 January 1901 p. 2 col. A. Public notices. 'Grand Commonwealth Continental concert.'
p. 6 cols. F,G. 'The Commonwealth and the State.' 'A new Australian era commences today with the dawning of the century. Six self-governing colonies, by a voluntary act, and on lines laid down by themselves, are welded into a nation, one of a family of nations that compose the British Empire.'
p. 6 col. H. 'Swearing-in of the Governor.' [Lord Tennyson sworn in as Governor of the State of South Australia at a ceremony at the Adelaide Town Hall]; 'The holiday.' [Swearing-in of Lord Tennyson as State Governor; military sports at Jubilee Oval; Continental concert at Jubilee Oval in the evening]; 'The twentieth century.' 'Australia today becomes a nation, and great are the rejoicings over the event, particularly in Sydney. In Adelaide it will be recognised by the gathering in the Town Hall to celebrate the creation of South Australia into a State, and by the various sports which are announced elsewhere. At night the city will be illuminated in honor of the birth of the Commonwealth and the State.'
p. 7 col. A. 'The Commonwealth prayer.'
p. 7 cols. A,B. 'The Commonwealth Act explained.'
p. 7 col. G. 'First Federal Ministry. Mr Barton's Cabinet.' [Minister for Trade and Customs. Right Hon. C.C. Kingston]; 'Mr Barton's message. To the Commonwealth.'
p. 7 col. H; p. 8 col. A. 'Australia. A nation's birth.'
p. 8 cols. C,D. 'Strivings for union. The Federal movement.'
p. 8 cols. D-G. 'The need for union. A new impulse.'
p. 8 cols. G,H; p. 9 cols. A-C. 'Australia's advance. The story in figures.'
p. 9 col. C. 'Ode for Commonwealth Day.' [By George Essex Evans.]
p. 9 cols. C,D. 'The Commonwealth Act. Our Charter for union.'
p. 9 cols. D,E. 'An Australian anthem.'
p. 9 col. F. 'Commonwealth celebration.' [Evening concert at the Jubilee Exhibition Grounds: musical programme, illuminated bicycles.]
p. 11 cols. A,B. 'The Commonwealth. A higher national life.'
Advertiser 2 January 1901 p. 4 cols. C,D. Editorial. 'Six joined in one.'
p. 4 cols. D,E. 'The Empire and Federal Honors.'
p. 4 col. F. 'The swearing-in ceremony'; 'South Australian Honors'; 'Sir J.H. Symon K.C.M.G.'; 'Mr E.G. Blackmore C.M.G.'
p. 5. 'Australia Federated. A nation's natal day.' [illus.] Advertiser 2 January 1901
p. 5 cols. A-D. 'The State inauguration. In Adelaide. Swearing-in of the Governor. Ceremony at the Town Hall. Address by Lord Tennyson.'
p. 5 col. I; p. 6 cols. A-C. 'Commonwealth inauguration. Sydney en fete. The Governor- General sworn-in.' [illus.]
p. 6 cols. C,D. 'The State banquet.' [Adelaide Town Hall]
p. 6 cols. D-F. 'Church parades. St Peter's Cathedral. St Xavier's Cathedral. The Council of the Churches. Unitarian Church.'
p. 6 col. F. 'Military sports'; 'Continental concert.' 'In order to meet the desire for some celebration of the inauguration of the Commonwealth the Government arranged for a Continental concert at the Jubilee Oval, and offered ��25 for a competition and procession of decorated and illuminated bicycles.'
p. 6 cols. G,H. 'New Year's Honors. Federalists decorated.'
Advertiser 3 January 1901 p. 7 col. D. 'Greetings acknowledged. The Governor-General replies.'
p. 7 col. F. 'The Commonwealth - an ode.'
p. 7 cols. G,H. 'Federal festivities. Scenes of gaiety. Picturesque parades. Well-managed crowds.' [Sydney]
Advertiser 4 January 1901 p. 5 cols. E,F. 'The Commonwealth celebrations. A great military spectacle. Ten thousand troops parade. Another big crowd. Dinners and demonstrations. Accident to South Australians'; 'The Review.'
p. 5 col. F. 'A commercial dinner. John Bull, unlimited. Mr Kingston a speaker.' '. . . a commercial dinner, held at the Town Hall, to commemorate the foundation of the Commonwealth . . . Mr Kingston made his first speech as a Federal Minister.'
Advertiser 5 January 1901 p. 6 col. H. 'New Zealand and federation.' [Royal Commission appointed in New Zealand to consider the federation of that colony with the Australian Commonwealth.]
p. 7 col. H; p. 8 col. A. 'The Commonwealth celebrations. Sydney festivities. An aquatic demonstration. Magnificent pyrotechnic display.'
p. 8 cols. B,C. 'The Commonwealth's birthday. Sydney rejoicing. A magnificent demonstration.'
p. 8 col. F. 'Australian defences. First Federal Commandant. Lieutenant-General Pole-Carew.'
Advertiser 7 January 1901 p. 5 col. H. 'The Commonwealth. Message from the Queen. Greetings to the Commonwealth. The Governor-General's reply'; 'The Sydney celebrations. Friendly Societies and Trade Unions.'
Advertiser 8 January 1901 p. 5 col. F. 'Australian soldiers. Conference of Premiers. More troops for Africa. A unanimous decision.'
p. 5 col. H. 'The Commonwealth. Sydney celebrations. A State luncheon. Municipal representatives entertained.'
Advertiser 9 January 1901 p. 4 cols. D-F. Editorial. 'Emulation or jealousy?' 'Unfortunately there is some suspicion of a less worthy temper, of jealousy and envy if not hatred and malice, in the relations which now exist between Melbourne and Sydney, for instance.'
p. 6 col. C. 'The Federal Army. Brigadier-General Gordon's proposals. Criticised by Major-General French.'
Advertiser 10 January 1901 p. 4 cols. D-F. Editorial. 'The Australian Army.'
p. 5 col. H; p. 6 col. A. 'Inauguration gaieties. Sydney surpassing herself.'
p. 6 col. A. 'A liberal policy. "A white Australia." '
p. 6 cols. A,B. 'The temporary capital. Mr Barton favorable to Melbourne.'
Advertiser 11 January 1901 p. 5 col. H. 'The Premier's [F.W. Holder] return. Mr Holder and the Federal Cabinet.'
p. 5 col. I. 'The Commonwealth. The Cabinet. The Government policy. To be declared next week.'
Advertiser 14 January 1901 p. 4 cols. E,F. Editorial. 'A national peril.' [Declining birth-rate of Australasia.]
p. 4 col. F. 'The name of the State.' 'The name of South Australia is objectionable not only on sentimental grounds, but also . . . because it leads to confusion which is adverse to our interests as a State. Its general acceptance as a mere geographical description powerfully tended to keep the province in the background, and the State is likely to undergo a similar experience.'
Advertiser 17 January 1901 p. 4 cols. D,E. Editorial. 'A Federal policy.' [Barton speaking at Maitland.] 'For the first time a Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Australia will declare the policy of a continental Government, and seek to obtain for it popular endorsement.'
Advertiser 18 January 1901 p. 4 col. F. 'The Federal campaign.'
p. 5 cols. E-H. 'Australia. The first policy. A fine speech. Mr Barton at Maitland. Cordially received. Bold, yet not too bold. The tariff question. Free-trade impossible. Old-age pensions promised.'
Advertiser 24 January 1901 pp. 5-7; p. 8 cols. A,B. 'The Queen dead. An Empire's loss. Our greatest Sovereign. Revered and beloved.' [illus.]
Advertiser 30 January 1901 p. 5 cols. A,B. 'King Edward VII. Impressive ceremonies. Reading the Proclamation. Within the city. [London] Great enthusiasm.'
Advertiser 31 January 1901 p. 6 cols. A,B. 'Federal Customs. Mr Kingston talks. An interesting interview.'
Advertiser 9 February 1901 p. 6 cols. E,F. Editorial. 'A transcontinental railway.'
Advertiser 13 February 1901 p. 5 cols. C,D. 'At the Town Hall. The Federal Ministers.'
p. 6 cols. A-G. 'The Federal policy. Speech by Mr Barton. A vigorous utterance. Reception of Mr Kingston.'
Advertiser 19 February 1901 p. 6 col. A. 'The Commonwealth Defence Force. Sir John Forrest interviewed. [Federal Minister of Defence.] South Australia's contribution.'
Advertiser 22 February 1901 p. 4 cols. E,F. Editorial. 'The Federal campaign.'
p. 5 col. F. 'The Commonwealth. Mr O'Connor's candidature. Speech by Mr Kingston.'
p. 5 cols. H,I. 'The Federal elections. Mr Holder's views. "A revenue tariff." Address by Mr Batchelor.'
Advertiser 26 February 1901 p. 6 col. F. 'The Federal elections. Sir Josiah Symon.'
p. 6 cols. F-H. 'The Labor candidates. Meeting at Hindmarsh.'
Advertiser 27 February 1901 p. 9 cols. A-C. 'The Federal elections. Sir John Downer at Gawler.'
Advertiser 28 February 1901 p. 5. 'Proclamation of the King. Parade of Imperial troops. Great military pageant. Imposing ceremony at Victoria Park. An immense crowd.' [illus.]
Advertiser 1 March 1901 p. 6 cols. E,F. 'The Federal elections. Mr Caldwell at Woodside.'
p. 7 cols. A-G. 'The Federal elections. Sir Richard Baker. At Norwood Town Hall.'
Advertiser 2 March 1901 p. 6 cols. E,F. 'The Federal Post-Office.' 'The South Australian Defences and the Postal and Telegraph Services yesterday passed from State to Federal control.'
p. 8 col. I. 'The Federal elections. Mr Copley at Port Adelaide.'
p. 9 col. A. 'Federal Post and Telegraphs. The new regime. Happily inaugurated.'
Advertiser 4 March 1901 p. 4 cols. H,I. 'The Federal tariff. What it must be. Australian trade. Helping manufacturers. (By Benj. Hoare.) No. I.'
p. 5 cols. H,I. 'The Federal Parliament. Deputation to Sir Langdon Bonython.'
p. 6 cols. E-H. 'The Federal elections. The Hon. D.M. Charleston at North Adelaide.'
p. 7 cols. D-F. 'The Federal elections. Mr Poynton, M.P., at Goodwood.'
p. 8 cols. A-C. 'The Federal elections. Mr Playford at Gumeracha.'
Advertiser 5 March 1901 p. 4 cols. D,E. Editorial. 'The Commonwealth nominations.'
p. 5 col. F. 'The Federal Parliament. South Australian candidates.'
p. 7 cols. E,F. 'Federal trade. Mr Kingston's return. Wanted - a harbor. An interesting interview.'
p. 7 cols. F,G. 'The Federal elections. Mr Glynn and Mr Wood at North Adelaide.'
Advertiser 6 March 1901 p. 4 cols. D,E. Editorial. 'Mr Kingston at the Town Hall.'
p. 4 col. E. 'A White Australia.' [Mr Kingston: 'I tell you that what we need is defence against the insidious and silent invader - dark or yellow!']
p. 6 cols. A,B. 'The Federal tariff. A white man's land. (By Benj. Hoare) No. II.'
p. 7 cols. A-D. 'The Federal elections. The Minister for Trade. Mr Kingston in the Town Hall.'
Advertiser 8 March 1901 p. 6 col. C. 'House of Representatives. Sir Langdon Bonython's candidature. Meeting of supporters.'
Advertiser 9 March 1901 p. 7 col. I. 'Protection and prices. The "cost of living." Is the consumer burdened? (By Benj. Hoare.) No. III.'
p. 11 col. A. 'Federal elections.' [T. Webb for House of Representatives.]
Advertiser 12 March 1901 p. 6 cols. C,D. 'A Federal tariff. The cost of free-trade. (By Benj. Hoare) No. IV.'
Advertiser 14 March 1901 p. 6 cols. A,B. 'The Federal tariff. Protection and wages. (By Benj. Hoare) No. V.'
Advertiser 25 March 1901 p. 4 cols. D,E. Editorial. 'New Zealand and federation.'
Advertiser 28 March 1901 p. 2 cols. F,G. Election notice. 'Commonwealth of Australia. The Parliament. State of South Australia as one electorate.' [Lists candidates.]
Advertiser 29 March 1901 p. 4 cols. D,E. Editorial. 'The Federal elections.' 'Today and tomorrow will be red-letter days in the history of the Commonwealth, for they will witness the choosing of the first Australian Parliament. In four of the States - New South Wales, Victoria, Western Australia and Tasmania - this will be the day of election, but in South Australia . . . and in Queensland . . . the electors will use their franchise tomorrow.'
p. 7 cols. A-C. 'The Federal elections.' [South Australian and interstate candidates.]
Advertiser 30 March 1901 p. 6 cols. E,F. Editorial. 'Today's elections.'
Advertiser 1 April 1901 p. 4 cols. C,D. Editorial. 'The Commonwealth elections.'
Advertiser 2 April 1901 p. 5 col. I; p. 6; p. 7 cols. A-C. 'The Federal elections. Latest results. Positions practically settled. The successful thirteen.'
Advertiser 4 April 1901 p. 7 cols. A-D. 'The Federal elections. The successful candidates.' [House of Representatives: C.C. Kingston, Sir Langdon Bonython, P. McM. Glynn, F.W. Holder, E.L. Batchelor, V.L. Solomon, A. Poynton; The Senate: J.H. Symon, T. Playford, Sir R. Baker, Sir J. Downer, D.M. Charleston, G. McGregor; photos.]
Advertiser 11 April 1901 p. 6 cols. A-D. 'The Federal elections. Declaration of the Poll. A large attendance.'
Advertiser 10 May 1901 p. 4 cols. B,C. Editorial. 'The President and the Speaker.'
p. 4 cols. C,D. 'Launching the ship of State'; 'Rejoicings in Adelaide'; 'The Federal bonfires.'
p. 5; p. 6 cols. A-C. 'Australia's Parliament.'
p. 6 cols. D,E. 'The Federal Legislature. Its responsibilities. Great opportunities. The future.'
p. 7. 'The Federal Legislature. Senators; Representatives.' [photos.]
Advertiser 14 May 1901 p. 4 cols. E,F. 'Hoisting the flag.'
Advertiser 15 May 1901 p. 7 cols. E-G. 'Hoisting the flag. Demonstration by schools. A Federal display.'
Advertiser 17 May 1901 p. 4 col. E. 'The Federal capital.'
p. 6 cols. C,D. Editorial. 'Federal defence.'
Advertiser 9 July 1901 p. 7 cols. A-I. 'Welcome to our future King. Arrival of the Duke and Duchess. Large and distinguished suite. A floating palace. Escort of British cruisers. Royalty in Australia.'
p. 8. 'South Australia welcomes the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall.' [illus.]
p. 9. cols. H,I; p. 10 cols. A-E. 'The Duke arrives. The "Ophir" at Largs. Surrounded by warships. Enters the river this morning . . . Preparations for the welcome. The City crowded . . .'
p. 10 cols. D-F. 'Route of to-day's procession.' [diagram]
Advertiser 10 July 1901 p. 6 cols. B,C. Editorial. 'Our Royal guests.'
p. 6 cols. C,D. 'To-day's levee'; 'The Duchess's programme'; 'The Royal receptions'; 'Government House dinner;' 'The Royal College football match.' [Prince Alfred College versus St Peters College at Adelaide Oval.]
pp. 7-9; p. 10 cols. A,B. 'Our future King and Queen. The people's welcome. The third city of Australasia. At its best. A mammoth crowd. Smiling guests and happy people. Streets gay and full of music.' [Report and sketch of procession in Adelaide.]
Advertiser 11 July 1901 p. 6 cols. C,D. Editorial. 'Loyalty and Royalty.'
p. 7 cols. H,I-p. 10 col. B. 'Royalty in Adelaide. Official functions. Levee, dinner, and reception. Expressions of loyalty.'
Advertiser 12 July 1901 p. 6 cols. D,E. 'The State schools' demonstration.' [6,000 school children at Adelaide Oval: dancing and drills.]
p. 6 col. E. 'Dinner at Government House'; 'Today's events.' [Include Military Tattoo at Adelaide Oval.]
p. 7 cols. G,H-p. 9 cols. A-C. 'Royalty in Adelaide. A bright and busy day. The Duke joins the University. Gorgeous robes and harmonious students. A fine academical programme. Mammoth State school demonstration. Picturesque, well-managed, and attractive. Official functions at Government House. Illuminations and pyrotechnics.'
Advertiser 15 July 1901 p. 7 cols. H,I; p. 8 cols. A-F. 'Royalty in Adelaide. Closing days of the tour. A memorial to the late Queen. The Review and the State Concert. A splendid ecclesiastical pageant. Honoring the heroic dead . . . '
Advertiser 16 July 1901 p. 5 cols. H,I; p. 6 cols. A-F. 'The Royal departure. A farewell procession. The city bids good-bye. Address from the pioneers. An eloquent response by the Duke. Mementoes of the visit. Demonstration at Port Adelaide. The "Ophir" leaves the Bay.'
Advertiser 12 August 1901 p. 4 cols. B,C. Editorial. 'White Australia.'
Advertiser 5 September 1901 p. 7 cols. B,C. 'Recommended design for Australia's flag.' [illus.]
Advertiser 8 October 1901 p. 5 col. I. 'The eve of the tariff. Commercial preparations. The general expectation.' 'If the man in the street, or any other man for that matter, were asked to enumerate the benefits that have been derived from Federation as he has known it for the last nine months, he would ponder a good while . . .'