Once larrikinism appeared in Queensland, it seemed nothing could stop its growth, much to the horror of right-thinking Christian white people all over the Colony. Larrikins were first noticed in Brisbane, but were soon observed west through Ipswich, then Toowoomba, gradually creeping out over the entire Darling Downs, as far as Warwick. The evil spreadContinue reading “The Spread of Larrikinism.”
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The Sudden Rise of Larrikinism
As seen in the Letters to the Editor. 1871 – 1875. In 1871, Larrikins rather suddenly appeared in Queensland. Dire tales of disorder on the streets of stately Melbourne had begun to appear in the Queensland press, causing pious folk to glance nervously at any seemingly under-employed young person who crossed their path. Surely theyContinue reading “The Sudden Rise of Larrikinism”
Mug Shots: Two larcenous lads.
Another sailor on shore in Brisbane in August 1875 was John E. Fincham, aged 20. He was however without a ship and working at a city club as a boot-black. Given that his offence was stealing a coat, it seems appropriate that the unhappy young man is virtually swallowed by the prison jacket. Stealing aContinue reading “Mug Shots: Two larcenous lads.”
Snippets: The Rise of Larrikinism.
CITY POLICE COURT. SATURDAY, JUNE 7, BEFORE the assistant police magistrate VAGRANCY. – Thomas Clarke, a man about 23 years of age, was charged with having no lawful means of support. Sergeant Burke prosecuted. From the evidence of constable Jessop, who arrested Clarke, and also that of Senior detective Anderson, it appears that the prisonerContinue reading “Snippets: The Rise of Larrikinism.”
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