What was the purpose of The Bulletin magazine?
The Bulletin, 31 January 1880: The aim of the proprietors is to establish a journal which cannot be beaten – excellent in the illustrations which embellish its pages and unsurpassed in the vigor [sic], freshness and geniality of its literary contributions.
What was the importance of The Bulletin magazine at the time of federation?
The Bulletin fostered 19th century Australian bush culture that underpinned the celebration of the Australian bush. Archibald opened The Bulletin to contributions from its readers in 1886, featuring poetry, short stories and cartoons contributed by miners, shearers and timber-workers from all over Australia.
Who founded The Bulletin?
JF Archibald
At the same time, the Bulletin was an important part of the development of a distinct Australian social, literary and artistic culture. One of the founders of the Bulletin was JF Archibald. Which famous art prize is named after Archibald, and why is the prize still thought to be so important today?
Who wrote The Bulletin?
‘One hundred and twenty-five years ago a mostly deaf, mostly drunk, but promising young writer by the name of Henry Lawson was sent to far-west New South Wales by the Bulletin magazine, to discover ‘the real Australia’. ‘
What was the topic of The Bulletin debate?
The “Bulletin Debate” was a well-publicised dispute in The Bulletin magazine between two of Australia’s best known writers and poets, Henry Lawson and Banjo Paterson. The debate took place via a series of poems about the merits of living in the Australian “bush”, published from 1892 to 1893.
Who owns The Bulletin Australia?
Australian Consolidated Press
The Bulletin (Australian periodical)
| Front cover of the 13 February 2007 edition | |
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| Editor-in-Chief | John Lehmann |
| Company | Australian Consolidated Press |
| Country | Australia |
| Based in | Sydney |
Where did JF Archibald live?
Melbourne
Archibald, born in Geelong in 1856, became a printing apprentice at The Warrnambool Examiner at the age of 14. Four years later he moved to Melbourne as a clerk with the Victorian Education Department.
When did the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin go out of business?
Philadelphia Bulletin
| “In Philadelphia, nearly everybody reads The Bulletin” | |
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| Philadelphia Bulletin Building, 1315-1325 Filbert Street, Philadelphia (Edgar Viguers Seeler, architect) | |
| Ceased publication | January 29, 1982 |
| Relaunched | 2004 |
| Headquarters | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
Who won the bulletin debate?
The Bulletin Debate was followed closely by widespread readers of the publication, reinforcing “the Bush” as a significant part of Australia’s national identity. There was never any clear “winner” to this debate.
Why did J. F. Archibald start the Archibald Prize?
In establishing the prize his aim was to foster portraiture as well as support artists and perpetuate the memory of great Australians. JF Archibald died in 1919 at St Vincent’s Hospital in Darlinghurst, with the first Archibald Prize being staged two years after his death.