Newspaper Cuttings from"Western Mail (Perth)"
(Downloaded from the Australian National Archives and in no particular date order)

·  DR. THOMAS WOOD.

Western Mail (Perth, WA : 1885-1954) Thursday 20 August 1936 p 8 Article Illustrated

... DR. THOMAS WOOD. ... 3 words

·  OUTSTANDING BOOKS Of Recent Years. "COBBERS" by Dr. Thomas Wood. Price 8/6.

Western Mail (Perth, WA : 1885-1954) Thursday 26 March 1936 p 33 Article

... I OUTSTANDING I I BOOKS Of & O/ Recent Years, I I "COBBERS" by Dr. Thomas f % Wood. Price 8/6. % >î Dr. Thomas Wood spent jfr X two years in Australia, and % & during that time gained a @_ x ... stay in West- % x ern Australia-pfoof that Dr. X 6 Wood found much to. interest $ J* him in this ... 316 words

·  BOOK of the WEEK COBBERS CAMPAIGNING. A Tribute by Dr. Thomas Wood.

Western Mail (Perth, WA : 1885-1954) Thursday 27 March 1941 p 9 Article

... BOOK of the WEEK 1 COBBERS CAMPAIGNING. A Tribute by Dr. Thomas MALCOLM. "Cobbers," best seller of a few years ago, was written by Dr. Thomas Wood as a sincere tribute to Australia and now with ... full life do we come near to the ultimate truth. Dr. Wood refers to the soldiers of the Empire as ... 894 words

·  A Young Musician.

Western Mail (Perth, WA : 1885-1954) Thursday 24 August 1944 p 16 Article Illustrated

... her- self little pieces and now has regular music lessons. Incidentally Dr Thomas Wood has written some ... 110 words

·  THE IDEA OF "GIVE-IT-A-GO." An Author Sums Up Australians.

Western Mail (Perth, WA : 1885-1954) Thursday 29 March 1934 p 29 Article

... THE IDEA OF "GIVE-IT-A-GO." An Author Sums Up Australians. LONDON. March 26.-After three years' travelling in Australia, Dr. Thomas Wood has written a book called "Cobbers," which has been published ... shrewd reflections. Dr. Wood says that Australians are prone to an easy optimism, which he attri- butes ... 152 words

·  PERTH PEOPLE and things by "The Man in the Street"

Western Mail (Perth, WA : 1885-1954) Thursday 18 January 1945 p 3 Article Illustrated

... were those two cheery trailmates, Dr Thomas Wood and Malcolm Uren who, by the time these notes appear in print, will have set forth on the first leg of a journey to England. Dr Thomas Wood, English com- ... some of the early chap , ters of "Cobbers." Last year Dr Wood accepted the Invitation of the British ... 383 words

·  BOOKS RECEIVED

Western Mail (Perth, WA : 1885-1954) Thursday 8 September 1949 p 15 Article

... Under Arms" by Rolf Boldrewood, with an. introduction by Dr. Thomas Wood. Published in the World's ... lishers. "Blood Is a Beg-grar," by Thomas. Kydd. Hammond, Hammond and Co., London, 8/6. Our copy from »the ... 183 words

·  First list of donations to Alfred Carson Home

Western Mail (Perth, WA : 1885-1954) Thursday 27 December 1945 p 9 Article

... Donations to hand are: Lotteries Commission Boans Limited .. Anonymous .. H. Phillips .. .. Dr Thomas Wood Claremont Municipality . . Maylands Social Committee .. .. Mrs Edith Cope man, Bullsbrook A. ... 241 words

·  HOME FROM HOSPITAL.

Western Mail (Perth, WA : 1885-1954) Thursday 28 October 1937 p 41 Article Illustrated

... by Dr. Thomas Wood? I had it lent me recently and think it splendid. The author is kinder to us than ... 192 words

·  A Personal Foreword.

Western Mail (Perth, WA : 1885-1954) Thursday 20 August 1936 p 8 Article

... Tom Wood, whom the. author says is so distant a memory of Dr. Thomas Wood-"As remote ¡ from me as a ... nature of a foreword to "True Thomas," Dr. Wood's latest publication. It is al- most an ... skipper of a tramp. Dr. Thomas remembers him most as a master mariner, for their courses converged ... 372 words

·  Just ROAMIN AROUND "True Thomas" by Thomas Wood.

Western Mail (Perth, WA : 1885-1954) Thursday 20 August 1936 p 8 Article

... you please. F "True Thomas" by Thomas Wood. 'A BOUT five years ago this State was visited by Dr. Thomas Wood. He came as examiner for the Royal College of Music; he left as friend of all he met and ... prejudiced, for I was privileged to share my house with Dr. Wood for a few, too few, weeks. Later I showed him ... 407 words

·  AUSTRALIANS' READING. Mrs. Kingsley Fairbridge's Book.

Western Mail (Perth, WA : 1885-1954) Thursday 25 June 1936 p 6 Article

... said. The public still appreciated a good travel book, such as "Cobbers." by Dr. Thomas Wood, and a good ... 373 words

·  "WALTZING MATILDA." Battle Hymn at Bardia.

Western Mail (Perth, WA : 1885-1954) Thursday 1 May 1941 p 47 Article

... "WALTZING MATILDA." Battle Hymn at Bardia. (By Dr. Thomas Wood.) '"THE Australian troops went into Bardia 'singing 'Waltzing Matilda.' That's official, Doesn't it make your hair curl?" It was Hubert Foss speaking on the telephone: a trunk call from London. He and I and "Waltzing Matilda" have been ... 611 words

·  "SAILORMEN'S GHOSTS." Publication in Book Form.

Western Mail (Perth, WA : 1885-1954) Thursday 31 October 1940 p 7 Article

... gateway put him into books that they wrote-Dr. Thomas Wood, when he wrote his best-seller "Cobbers" ... 731 words

·  COMING AND GOING.

Western Mail (Perth, WA : 1885-1954) Thursday 30 April 1931 p 30 Article

... to Caroolya Station. Dr. and Mrs. Alfred Webster are back in Perth, after a pleasant holiday spent «vith Miss Layman at Wonnerup House, near Busselton. Dr. Thomas Wood, M.A., «vlio ««ill ad- judicate at the musical festi«'al to be held in Perth next week, arrived by the Cen- taur on Monday. Dr. Wood ... 929 words

·  A BOOK OF THE WEEK Essays and extracts from Mary Webb's books are contained in A New Anthology

Western Mail (Perth, WA : 1885-1954) Thursday 29 September 1949 p 14 Article Illustrated

... World's Classics series with an introduction by Dr. Thomas Wood, author of "Cobbers" (a modern classic of Australia). Dr. Wood obviously savoured the story. He confesses that he read it "once for fun ... - "Robbery Under Arms" by Rolf Boldrewood, with an introduction by Dr. Thomas Wood. Published by Oxford ... 1714 words

·  ROAMING AROUND WITH "Athena" China's School for Stars.

Western Mail (Perth, WA : 1885-1954) Thursday 18 May 1944 p 18 Article Illustrated

... telling us of her con- certs and talks for schoolchildren. Now, in Canberra, Dr Thomas Wood talks on ... Chung- king. Its director is Dr H. C. Tao, of "Little Teacher" fame. At the school 150 children, chosen ... Aid Council. (N.B.: The "Little Teacher" movement was started by Dr Tao in Shanghai where he offered ... 859 words

·  ROUND ABOUT with THE GLEANER The Link

Western Mail (Perth, WA : 1885-1954) Thursday 29 November 1945 p 4 Article Illustrated

... "Lilli bullero" and "Six Bells March," sent to him by the composer, Dr Thomas Wood. Dr Wood first met W/O Pestell ... W/O Pestell conducted the two marches composed by Dr Wood was on the same Stand of Honour in ... 986 words

·  THIS and THAT BY Ruth Allen When are we going to get terylene?

Western Mail (Perth, WA : 1885-1954) Thursday 8 April 1954 p 27 Article Illustrated

... Masefield and Dr.* Thomas Wood (of Cobbers fame). SLITS OUT, KICK PLEATS IN ^TINTER'S favoured skirt ... 781 words

·  STAGE AND PLAYERS Valuable prizes for Poetry and Music

Western Mail (Perth, WA : 1885-1954) Thursday 20 July 1950 p 26 Article Illustrated

... of judges: Dr. Arthur Bliss, Dr. John Ireland, Dr. Thomas Wood. Mr. Eric Cundell and Mr. Constant ... 1063 words

·  ALBANY—Seaport of the South FOR THE HOLIDAY MAKER. Features of Albany and District.

Western Mail (Perth, WA : 1885-1954) Thursday 16 November 1939 p 20 Article Illustrated

... during the Summer months. Dr. Thomas Wood, in "Cobbers,", wrote of Albany as follows :-"A town cradled ... 1296 words

·  "Cobbers."

Western Mail (Perth, WA : 1885-1954) Thursday 17 October 1935 p 6 Article Illustrated

... guilty of blowing, and is equally unfair to the author. "Cobbers," by Dr. Thomas Wood, reflects ... indignant when he criticises. Either way, you will enjoy it. Two years Dr. Wood spent in Australia, ... me to convey a false impression of "Cobbers." It is not a book of criticism. Dr. Wood was sp busy ... 2958 words

·  Prison walls were no cage to this captive of the Gestapo The Secret Service Manner

Western Mail (Perth, WA : 1885-1954) Thursday 23 November 1950 p 3 Article Illustrated

... particularly close and valuable friend to Australia as a nation, Dr. Thomas Wood died suddenly last Sunday at his home-Parsonage Hall, Bures, Suffolk. In Dr. Thomas Wood. this country Dr. Wood will be ... producing the right story at the right time. Dr. Wood liked Australia for its youth and its vigour. He loved ... 3366 words

·  I BOMBER Brindisi Story of the Week

Western Mail (Perth, WA : 1885-1954) Thursday 20 February 1941 p 3 Article Illustrated

... stick of bombs went .hurtling down on fi "I LUNCHED WITH 5 I AUSTRALIANS." S S s g Dr. Thomas Wood, ... 1432 words

·  ROUND ABOUT with THE CLEANER Voyager's New Book

Western Mail (Perth, WA : 1885-1954) Thursday 8 November 1945 p 4 Article Illustrated

... Dr Thomas Wood, the eminent English author and composer, spoke at a war loan gathering in ... enjoyed themselves and Dr Wood weht to the trouble of writing to the bandmaster to express his ... Bells March." Both of these marches were composed by Dr Wood. "He's a gentleman as well as being a ... 1167 words

·         Tagged as: Captain Jack Reginald Grey

·  Sinking of the Sierra Colonna ended the long line of Albany's hulks The Pensioned Sailers

Western Mail (Perth, WA : 1885-1954) Thursday 27 November 1952 p 29 Article Illustrated

... lines Managing agents Thompson, Anderson ana Co, During 1930, a distinguished visitor, the láte Dr. Thomas Wood, son of A master mari- ner penned her picture presented in his delightful Wk "Cobbers." ... 1137 words

·  Concerning Christmas The Corner Bookshelf BOOKS — the Christmas Gift Par Excellence

Western Mail (Perth, WA : 1885-1954) Thursday 10 December 1936 p 50 Article Illustrated

... (14/6), another book irom the pen of Dr. Thomas Wood, the highly suc- cessful author of "Cobbers," ... ?*? course, the illustrated edition of Dr. Axel Munthe's "THE STORY OF SAN MICHELE," which is priced at £1/1/, ... thing the shrine of a realised dream." Dr. Munthe's experience with Life and Death is some- thing to ... 2683 words

·  MOSTLY PERSONAL

Western Mail (Perth, WA : 1885-1954) Thursday 5 June 1930 p 7 Article Illustrated

... on June 12. o o o o DR. Thomas Wood, M.A., D.Mus., was a passenger on the Orvieto last week from ... bearers were Dr. Morgan, Dr. O'Meara, Mr. West, Mr. Strickland (Bank of New South Wales) Mr. Roy Haward, ... being theoretical," said Dr. Vera ??-Scantlebury, in a very human little outburst at a conference of ... 2347 words

·         Tagged as: Fred Lightfoot Walker

·         Text last corrected on 15 January 2011 by michele

·  I Lunched with the AUSTRALIANS

Western Mail (Perth, WA : 1885-1954) Thursday 27 February 1941 p 3 Article Illustrated

... officer, with a recommendation. You're a hero." DR. THOMAS WOOD is well known to Australiens os the ... 2017 words

·  TOWERING TIMBERS

Western Mail (Perth, WA : 1885-1954) Thursday 22 December 1949 Edition: THE WESTERN MAIL ANNUAL 1949 p 28 Article Illustrated

... diver color) must take first place, and in his book "Cobbers." Dr. Thomas Wood asks: "What else has a ... thousand and one varied forms, have helped to satisfy the needs of a wood-hungry world. "King Jarrah" ... demand for wood. Only two States of the Commonwealth, Western Australia and Tas- mania, can meet their ... 3125 words

·  Coming Events.

Western Mail (Perth, WA : 1885-1954) Thursday 23 April 1931 p 30 Detailed lists, results, guides

... Club hall, the W.A. Music & 5? Teachers' Association and L.A.B. 4? Y flub's raeception to Dr. Thomas «> Y Wood (for members only). 4? & Friday, May 16.-At the Naval ¿> & Depot, Fremantle, annual ... 197 words

·  Advertising

Western Mail (Perth, WA : 1885-1954) Thursday 3 September 1936 p 8 Advertising

... FRANCESKA BOOKSHOP AND LIB RAST, Hay st. (nest Bot) Marcbe, opp. Town Hall). "True Thomas," Dr. Thomas Wood, 14/6. (Author of "Cobbers.") 'Inside Europe," John Gunther, 14/6. "The Island of Sheep," John Buchan, 7/6. "Dirk Spaanders," Ernest Wells, 6/8. OUR CIRCULATING LIBRARY. Country tubs., 14/6 ... 146 words

·  POST-MORTEM EXAMINATION.

Western Mail (Perth, WA : 1885-1954) Saturday 1 October 1892 p 24 Article

... Hospital, by the resident medical officer, Dr. Elgee. Dr. O'Connor, Dr. H[?] Dr. K[?] and Dr. Kenny were ... indicate from what Sir Thomas Campbell died. We understand (hat an analysis will be made by Mr. B. H. Wood warthe Govern, ment aaalyst, and it is possible that ibis may not be completed for a oonple of ... 119 words

·  The Source of Music,

Western Mail (Perth, WA : 1885-1954) Thursday 20 August 1936 p 8 Article

... The Source of Music, In "Cobbers," Dr. Wood gave no hint that he was a musician. In "True Thomas" he devotes a chapter or so to the inspiration of musical expression. He believes that composers have ... it as the mother of Music." Those who knew Dr. Wood's passion for iolk music will particularly enjoy ... 149 words

·  "Virgilia" Answers Back.

Western Mail (Perth, WA : 1885-1954) Thursday 31 July 1941 Supplement: Sporting Supplement p 27 Detailed lists, results, guides

... my favourites. Did you know that the "man with the chin" referred to by Dr. Thomas Wood is none other ... 938 words