Newspaper Cuttings from"The Advertiser (Adelaide)"
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The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1889-1931) Monday 2 June 1930 p 20 Article

... anticipated, according to Dr. Thomas Wood, who was among the pas sengers on the Orvieto, which berthed at Outer ... obtained since before the war. Dr. Wood will conduct examinations in all States of the Commonwealth ... 236 words

·  PRIZES FOR MUSIC STUDENTS Six Foundations By Dr. Thomas Wood

The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931-1954) Tuesday 7 October 1947 p 4 Article

... PRIZES FOR MUSIC STUDENTS Six Foundations By Dr. Thomas Wood Dr. Thomas Wood, who wrote "Cobbers," has sent to the Elder Conservatorium details of prizes which he and his wife are offering for ... Dr. Wood, who is chairman of the Royal Philharmonic Society, and Mrs. Wood have founded six prizes for ... 179 words

·  DR. THOMAS WOOD'S VISIT Expects To Remain For Year

The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931-1954) Monday 24 April 1944 p 6 Article

... DR. THOMAS WOOD'S VISIT Expects To Remain For Year Dr. Thomas Wood, eminent English lish ... for the Commonwealth when he gets back. Dr. Wood hopes to include New Guinea and operational areas in ... Dr. Wood spoke of the brilliant way in which the wartime food problem had been handled. Although ... 551 words

·  Letters To The Editor Appeal For Bells At Bures Church To the Editor

The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931-1954) Wednesday 14 March 1951 p 4 Article

... death Dr. Thomas Wood decided that the time had come to complete the ring of eight bells at Bures Church To the Editor C. eight bells at Bures his death Dr. Thomas Wood decided that the time had come to ... SHARP. Vicar of Bures. Suffolk, Eng land; Chaplain, Australian Forces, 1941-6. [The late Dr. Thomas Wood ... 271 words

·  Arthur Gilligan En B.B.C Broadcast LONDON, March 23.—AAP.

The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931-1954) Thursday 25 March 1943 p 6 Article

... Australian ser vicemen in London exchange songs, stories, and recollections of home with Dr. Thomas Wood, author of "Cobbers." ... 67 words

·  PERSONAL

The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931-1954) Tuesday 12 December 1944 p 4 Article Illustrated

... express to attend a meeting of the War Railways Committee in Melbourne this week. Dr. Thomas Wood, ... Country." Dr. Wood will leave by plane for Perth on Friday. Dr. Thomas Wood ... Dr. Wood will speak at a Rotary Club luncheon, at the Embassy on "Leadership." At night he will ... 180 words

·  Magnificence Of Atherton Tableand

The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931-1954) Wednesday 10 July 1935 p 6 Article

... Magnificence Of Atherton Tableand West of Cairns, in Northern Queensland, *> land, is the Atherton Tableland, described *> scribed by Dr. Thomas Wood in his latest book as "the cream of all Aus- tralia." There are many beautiful falls crater lakes, and rugged moanUins and gorges in this ... 101 words

·  Dr. T. Wood Conducts Papuan Brass Band

The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931-1954) Monday 10 July 1944 p 6 Article

... Dr. T. Wood Conducts Papuan Brass Band From ROY MACARTKEY SOMEWHERE IN NEW GUINEA, July 7. While on his tour of New Guinea. Dr Thomas Wood, noted author; and musician, conducted a band; recital by ... Bogey- were placed by the police boys, dad in their picturesque; : blue and red aniXonns. Dr. Wood j ... 153 words

·  "COBBER"

The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931-1954) Tuesday 21 November 1950 p 2 Article

... 'COBBER' Twenty-six years ago Dr. Thomas Wood, whom Australians tralians then knew simply as an English musician, came here to conduct a series of ex aminations for the Associated Board of the Royal ... way, became a bond between Dr. Wood and those of whom he wrote — a bond that is only now broken by ... 173 words

·  "COBBERS," A BOOK ON AUSTRALIA "People Prone To Easy Optimism" LONDON, March 26.

The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931-1954) Wednesday 28 March 1934 p 12 Article

... "COBBERS," A BOOK ON AUSTRALIA "People Prone To Easy Optimism" LONDON, March 26. After three years' travelling in Australia, *> tralia, Dr. Thomas Wood lias written "Cobbers," which lias been published by the Oxford University Press. it is largely appreciative of the Common wealth, but contains ... 145 words

·  AUSTRALIA'S SONGS To the Editor -.

The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931-1954) Saturday 23 October 1943 p 6 Article

... Sir—Dr. Thomas Wood (author of "Cobbers") describes "Waltzing Matilda" as "a thundering good song, good ... Banjo Paterson. In the old days (.before Dr. Wood wrote bis book) It used to be sung in a spontane ous ... recently, "You can tell a country by its songs." Dr. Wood lamented the fact that we had so few- ... 255 words

·  ABOUT PEOPLE

The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931-1954) Wednesday 29 November 1944 p 3 Article

... 13. Dr. Thomas Wood (author of "Cobbers*. will address the meeting. Professor and Mrs. F. Goldby will ... was a sherry party given by her mother. Mrs. M. J.| Angel, at Toorak Gardens. Dr. and Mrs. E. L. ... 212 words

·  SALVATION ARMY OFFICER WOUNDED Young Man Arrested MELBOURNE. April 23.

The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931-1954) Monday 24 April 1944 p 6 Article Illustrated

... of clothes and a motor car. Dr. Thomas Wood, the English musician and author, who passed through ... 221 words

·  MUSIC OF "WALTZING MATILDA" Was It Old Soldiers' Marching Tune? PERTH, April 11.

The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931-1954) Wednesday 12 April 1944 p 4 Article

... wars was suggested in Perth today to the fhwrt Eng lish composer, author and broad caster. Dr. Thomas ... "Wbon cmk a'aaMmiac far (tan boroort with on " Dr. Wood said th?t be bad col lected a lot of ... but tune was not propitious. "In the meantime." said Dr. Wood. "Miss Anne GUchrist. who is looked ... 269 words

·  Dr. Wood Considers The Empire

The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931-1954) Saturday 4 January 1941 p 13 Article Illustrated

... Dr. Wood Considers The Empire "Cobbers Campaigning," by Thomas Wood. (Angus & Robertson, Sydney ... Europe's turmoil. However. Dr. Wood sees the empire as a whole—in the course of his wan derings he has come ... for the first air raid —which did not come for months. In the chapters which follow. Dr. Wood sums up ... 484 words

·  Dr. T. Wood. Of 'Cobbers' Fame, Dies

The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931-1954) Tuesday 21 November 1950 p 2 Article Illustrated

... Dr. T. Wood. Of 'Cobbers' Fame, Dies Few Englishmen have better understood Australia and Australians than Dr. Thomas Wood, author of 'Cob- bers, whose death at the age of 38 .was announced from ... Schools of Music that he visited Australia and the Pacific dur ing 1930-32. Dr. Wood allowed himself ... 415 words

·  Rifle Brigade That Saved Britain From Invasion MELBOURNE, May 24.

The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931-1954) Thursday 25 May 1944 p 4 Article

... by Dr. - Thomas Wood, English author and b composer, at an Empire Day cele - oration in the Melbourne ... if we got the British Ex e peditionary Force of 10 divisions . out of Dunkirk," Dr. Wood said. ... sappers and pinners. "Calais must have been a wilder nightmare than men could ever imagine," Dr. Woods ... 425 words

·  CHRISTMAS ITEMS FROM 5AN Carols And Plays

The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931-1954) Saturday 21 December 1940 p 19 Article

... all-Australia session at 9 pjn. tomorrow: and at 6.45 pjn. Dr. Thomas Wood will deliver a message to ... 750 pm. on Tuesday, Wilfred Thomas, as Father Christmas, will compere a novel presentation of the ... 400 words

·  PERSONAL

The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931-1954) Wednesday 19 April 1944 p 4 Article

... take up his new position for the com pany in Queensland early in May. Dr. Thomas Wood, author of ... "Thomas Playford," which held its trials six weeks ago. and is now in service Canon F. H. King, who ... 407 words

·  Two Fine Travel Books

The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931-1954) Saturday 29 October 1949 p 6 Article

... Francis BirUes tells us.' of bis journeys in Arnhemi, Land, and Dr. Thomas Wood.. the famous author of ... birds and the lungfish,': and war historian Dr. C. E.l' W. Bean contributes two fineii chapters, "The ... 395 words

·  "NO RETURN TO OLD WORLD" Dr. Wood Says Peace Must Be Earned

The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931-1954) Thursday 14 December 1944 p 5 Article

... "NO RETURN TO OLD WORLD" Dr. Wood Says Peace Must Be Earned "The old, easy-going world is dead, and I can see no return to it," said Dr. Thomas Wood in an address at the English Speaking Union in ... (Sir Mellis Napier) and Lady Napier were in the audience which filled the hall and gave Dr. Wood an ... 599 words

·  MIGRATION TO AUSTRALIA British Protest On Delay From Our Special Correspondent LONDON, October 21.

The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931-1954) Tuesday 22 October 1946 p 6 Article

... institution formed by Dr. Thomas Wood i author of "Cobbers") and Mr. A. J. Fahey. or ; Hawthorn. j ... 440 words

·  PERSONAL

The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931-1954) Tuesday 25 April 1944 p 4 Article

... Before bis departure on Thursday he will interview State Ministers on post-war reconstruction. Dr. Thomas Wood, author of "Cobbers," arrived in Canberra yes terday to stay with the High Com missioner ... 427 words

·  Governor Attends Church's Anniversary Service MONTACUTE, March 8.

The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931-1954) Monday 9 March 1936 p 16 Article

... ?*? I'' 6", 1112 the Bish ?P of Ade ia.ee (R:?hi Rev. Dr. A. N Thomas) assisted by Mr. Wood, conducted a ... conducted by the Rev. T.P. Wood. The choir of All Souls' Church St Peters, rendered the choral service and ... of the church was laid by the then Bishop of Ade laide (Dr. Kennion) on March 30, 1885. and the ... 147 words

·  "WALTZING MATILDA" CONTROVERSY Origin Of Tune And Words

The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931-1954) Thursday 13 April 1944 p 6 Article

... "WALTZING MATILDA" CONTROVERSY Origin Of Tune And Words Suggestions by Dr. Thomas Wood, author of ... life. Dr. Wood had told the story more or less cnr recUy in his book "Cobbers." D. H. SouterV Claim ... declared the Director of the Elder Conservatorium of Music (Dr. E. Harold Da vies). Basic folk songs 'were ... 524 words

·  DR. WOOD IN ADELAIDE Impressed With New Guinea Campaign

The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931-1954) Wednesday 13 December 1944 p 4 Article

... DR. WOOD IN ADELAIDE Impressed With New Guinea Campaign Dr. Thomas Wood, the notable English ... Australian capital cities last month in ponnection with music examinations. Dr. Wood spent a most ... Australians are doing on the battle fronts and at home. Dr. Wood travelled many thous ands of miles by ... 916 words

·  Good Morning!

The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931-1954) Tuesday 21 November 1950 p 2 Article

... ' the death of Dr. Thomas Wood. 1 His renowned kindliness and I generosity found most vivid ... without '. luxuries. Dr. and Mrs. Wood kept 1 none of the contents of tha ?? parcels which came ... the ' war. Dr. Wood's activity— com* posing, playing and conduct ing music, travelling all over ... 752 words

·  Sports Broadcasts From Nationals

The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931-1954) Saturday 27 January 1945 p 3 Article

... |M a vocal and organ recital from St. Peter's Cathedral. At 8.15 p.m. Dr. Thomas Wood will sire a ... talk by Dr. Tbomat Eden. St. Cecilia Ladles' choir will be heard at V.IS. Tfie opealna por tion of tbe ... Spotlight will be presented at ?50 p.m. on Friday, and at 7.45 p.m. Dr. Pennyculek will give a talk on ... 491 words

·  Verse, Music Prizes For U.K. Festival CANBERRA, Feb. 10.

The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931-1954) Saturday 11 February 1950 p 2 Article

... composer will be selected by Dr. Arthur Bliss, Dr. John Ireland, Dr. Thomas Wood. Mr. Eric Cundell. and ... 592 words

·  OUR COUNTRY SECTION CLARE'S EARLY SETTLEMENT Important Sheep Studs OLD PLANTATION TO BE REPLANTED

The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931-1954) Friday 4 August 1939 p 31 Article

... Clare, for Dr. Thomas Wood, in "Cobbers," his book on Aus tralian travels, write. "And this little ... 681 words

·  Cables In Brief

The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931-1954) Wednesday 25 April 1951 p 4 Article Illustrated

... E118,868 WILL LONDON. — Dr. Thomas Wood, of 'Cobbers' fame, left £118,868 according to his will ... 707 words

·  OUT Among The PEOPLE

The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931-1954) Thursday 20 January 1944 p 4 Article

... Australians win * be delighted to hear that Dr. Thomas Wood, author of "Cob bers" and "'Cobbers ... composer, said Dr. Wood, "but I write books because I like it. I went to Aus tralia in 1930 for the ... Bishop, 54 Flinders street. Ade laide, and the late Dr. A, K. Bishop. Nearly four years ago he went with ... 880 words

·  POINTS FROM LETTERS "Rale, Britannia!"

The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931-1954) Monday 9 September 1940 p 13 Article

... POINTS FROM LETTERS "Rale, Britannia!" From "A British Woman."—In —In a letter to the "Daily Telegraph" (London) *> don) on April 24 last, Dr. Thomas Wood wrote:—"Two hundred years ago Thomas Arne gave us 'Rule, Bri tannia :' For a century we have mis handled his gift. We have turned it into a ... 917 words

·  OUT Among The PEOPLE

The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931-1954) Friday 8 December 1944 p 8 Article

... Parmesan i Desert ? Cafe ? PR. THOMAS WOOD : IN a broadcast talk .shortly after i his arrival some months ago. i Dr. Thomas Wood, noted author ; of "Cobbers." spoke of a victory song. "Ulli Boulero." ... ancestor, during the French campaign. The song, as now arranged by ? Dr. Wood, has been given new and ... 1227 words

·  BRITISH INTEREST IN AUSTRALIA Successful Broadcast By Soldiers By KENNETH SLESSOR Official War Somewhere In England September 24.

The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931-1954) Thursday 26 September 1940 p 14 Article

... triangu-1. lar interview between Dr. Thomas i. Wood and two typical Diggers of the I, neve generation. I, Dr. Wood is the author ol "Cobbers" {, and "Cobbers Campaigning."' and may claim to be one of the ... "shell-opening." '?Did you find a whopping big pearl and make your fortune?" asked Dr. Wood. ? "No." said Private ... 738 words

·  MUSIC.... ART...THEATRE J. S. Bach-A Musical Colossus

The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931-1954) Saturday 21 January 1950 p 7 Article

... Work ^*l ENIAL musician and I* writer Dr. Thomas Wood, ^'^. who made many friends during his stay ... Choir, the Queen being present. Dr. Wood named his piece 'Over the Hills and Far Away' and wrote it ... Cantor of the St. Thomas School, Bach had to superin tend the musical training of boys in the school ... 1208 words

·  OUT Among The PEOPLE

The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931-1954) Wednesday 4 April 1945 p 8 Article

... "Dr. Thomas Wood (author of 1 'Cobbers') amusingly says be ? always wishes this military gentle- 1 man ... 1256 words

·  MUSIC ..... ART ..... THEATRE English Conductor Here Next Week

The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931-1954) Saturday 10 June 1950 p 7 Article

... took them to England and America. London Notes ADELAIDE friends of genial . composer Dr. Thomas Wood will be interested to hear that in a recent air mail letter from his home in Suffolk he said he ... 1060 words

·  OUTSTANDING NOVELS IN YEAR'S LITERATURE "Seven Pillars Of Wisdom" Best Seller AUSTRALIA ON FICTION MAP

The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931-1954) Tuesday 31 December 1935 p 5 Article Illustrated

... Spain. Several Australian writers. ? profiting, perhaps, by the example set . them by Dr. Thomas Wood, of ... circuses; Thomas Wolfe's "Of Time 1 and the River." in which he tried. ' without any effort to limit ... competing in a Nursery Stakes, for a rich man's money. In the 700 pages of "The Stars Look 'Down- Dr. A, ... 1746 words

·  AUSTRALIA'S "MIGHTY-GROWTH" National Character Analysed WARM LONDON TRIBUTES "Sacrifice And Self Restraint" Australian Associated Press LONDON, January 25.

The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931-1954) Thursday 27 January 1938 p 20 Article

... qualities. Dr. I Thomas Wood chose the word 'Cobbeis' as the title for his book because it brought ... 987 words

·  Week-End Broadcasting Programmes SATURDAY 5AN—337 Metres And 5CK—469 Metres

The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931-1954) Saturday 23 April 1938 p 21 Article

... ■Wa:t7ing Matilda." by Dr. Thomas Wood 4.15—88 C. Military Band. 4,3o—Direct re broadcast of rhp ... Fredeiic Early at the organ, f>—lnterna tional Affairs, by Dr. G. L. Wood. G.2O— News. 6.2s—National ... 1507 words

·  FACT MORE POPULAR THAN FICTION Noteworthy Trend Of The Year In Literature RISE OF WOMEN NOVELISTS

The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931-1954) Thursday 31 December 1936 p 7 Article

... Probably the most successful autobio graphy of the year has been 'True j Thomas.'" by Dr. Thomas Wood, ... delightfully of them in hi. -Cobbers." Dr. Wood has a plea sant styie and a refreshing candor: his ... Aus tralia. by Dr. Charles Chewings, of; Adelaide. , '; The Great Barrier Reef is revealed as , a ... 2124 words

·  Revised And Cheaper Edition Of "Cobbers"

The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931-1954) Saturday 18 June 1938 p 10 Article

... Thomas Wood. (Oxford University Press, London). AUSTRALIA is gradually coming into Its own: good books ... maintaining its lead, apparently—wa ; Dr. Thomas Wood's "Cobbers," whict ? is now issued in a ... 201 words

·  Week-End Programmes SATURDAY 5AN—337 Metres And 5CK-469 Metres

The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931-1954) Saturday 4 January 1941 p 8 Detailed lists, results, guides

... s—Children's session 5.30— i Music. 5.45— Rebroadcast from the Empire ISt.ition ol b iali by Dr. Thomas Wood. 6— MUMC f, 30—News. 6.40— Talk. 6.48 !—News. 6.s3—lnterlude- 7—8.8.C. Radio nev.sreel. 7.30 ... 217 words