446707
- TitleThe Bulletin (Sydney, N.S.W.) - [drawing of a bushman reading The Bulletin magazine, between 1894 and ca. 1905]
- Call numberXV/83
- Level of descriptionfonds
- Date
undated [between 1894 and ca. 1905] - Type of material
- Reference code446707
- Physical DescriptionDrawings - charcoal and wash - 52.5 x 150.4 cm.
- ADMINISTRATIVE/ BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY
The Sydney Bulletin magazine, founded in 1880, became known as "the bushman's Bible". The magazine, a voice in politics and national issues, was associated with many writers and artists. Australian Consolidated Press acquired the Bulletin in 1960. -- Reference: The Australian encyclopaedia. Sydney : Grolier Society of Australia, 1965. Vol.V11 p.61 - Scope and ContentAn iconic Australian scene showing a bushman character (with swag and billie can) reading The Bulletin magazine accompanied by a kookaburra and snake.
- Access Conditions
Access via appointment - General note
The drawing probably dates between 1894 and ca. 1905 from the period when the cover was produced in red and known as "The red page". For further information see: The journalistic javelin : an illustrated history of the Bulletin / Patricia Rolfe. Sydney : Wildcat Press ; Gladesville, N.S.W. : distributed by Golden Press, 1979.
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