Peter Lalor

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28 January 2019 John Hood AC, editor writ large (acting)

There is no controversy about the Eureka Flag. It is singularly an icon of Australian nationalism since 1854, symbolic of...

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3 December 2017 John Hood AC, editor writ large (acting)

Sunday, December 3rd marks 163 years since the digger uprising by the gold miners at Ballaarat against the colonial authority...

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17 April 2016 John Hood AC, editor writ large (acting)

Dr Jim Saleam: "I read this thoughtful commentary on the evolution of the historical symbolism of Eureka." | (Contributed by...

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13 April 2016 John Hood AC, editor writ large (acting)

by Jim Saleam and others. | We anticipated our choice of logo would invite the usual ranting from the usual...

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3 December 2015 John Hood AC, editor writ large (acting)

Today marks the 161st anniversary of the storming by British troops of the Eureka Stockade at Ballaarat. Much has been...

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3 December 2014 John Hood AC, editor writ large (acting)

December 3rd is a significant date on Australia's national calendar. Exactly 160 years ago in 1854 the day fell decisively...