Southern Scenes Revisited series - author   essay  
First known date: 1911 Issue Details: First known date: 1911... 1911 Southern Scenes Revisited
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'During his twenty-five years on Dunk Island, the Beachcomber made only one trip south, in 1911, a sentimental journey to view old scenes and visit members of the Banfield family.... In the three months he was away from Dunk, he wrote a series of articles entitled "Southern Scenes Revisited"' (Noonan, ed., 1989, p. 107).

Includes

The Age of Hurry The Beachcomber , 1911 single work essay
— Appears in: The North Queensland Register , 19 June 1911; (p. 64-65) The Gentle Art of Beachcombing : A Collection of Writings by E. J. Banfield 1989; (p. 116-119) The Australian Magazine , 9-10 December 1989; (p. 6) A discussion of the motor car, which Banfield has just seen and travelled in for the first time.
Sydney E. J. Banfield , 1911 single work essay
— Appears in: The Gentle Art of Beachcombing : A Collection of Writings by E. J. Banfield 1989; (p. 107-111)
Prefatory ; Ostrich Farming The Beachcomber , 1911 single work essay
— Appears in: The North Queensland Register , 10 June 1911; (p. 65) The Gentle Art of Beachcombing : A Collection of Writings by E. J. Banfield 1989; (p. 111-113) In his 'Prefatory' remarks, Banfield introduces the 'Southern Scenes Revisited' series, which will be based on notes made in Victoria and New South Wales. Banfield then describes Mr Joseph Barracluff's ostrich farm near South Head Lighthouse, Sydney. He discusses the breeding, nurture and financial value of ostriches.
Street Gardens The Beachcomber , 1911 single work essay
— Appears in: The North Queensland Register , 15 May 1911; (p. 40-41) The Gentle Art of Beachcombing : A Collection of Writings by E. J. Banfield 1989; (p. 113-116) A description of the beautiful garden plots that now adorn the strees of Melbourne.
Little Trees in Big Numbers The Beachcomber , 1911 single work essay
— Appears in: The North Queensland Register , 8 May 1911; (p. 28-30) The Gentle Art of Beachcombing : A Collection of Writings by E. J. Banfield 1989; (p. 119-124) Banfield describes the exodus from Melbourne to the bush for the Easter holiday along the Gembrook train line. Banfield arrives by train at Emerald, where he visits the estate of Mr C. A. Nobelius, which has extensive orchards of numerous popular and rare fruits.
With the Tourists The Beachcomber , 1911 single work essay
— Appears in: The North Queensland Register , 26 June 1911; (p. 84) The Gentle Art of Beachcombing : A Collection of Writings by E. J. Banfield 1989; (p. 124-129) Banfield's account of a voyage from Sydney to North Queensland on the steamer Cooma. He relates the journey to Brisbane, Rockhamption, the Whitsunday Islands, and finally the arrival in Townsville.
The Cabbage Garden The Beachcomber , 1911 single work essay
— Appears in: The North Queensland Register , 17 April 1911; (p. 32-33) A discussion of fruit and vegetable growing in Victoria, and of the cabbage garden.
A Notable Charity The Beachcomber , 1911 single work essay
— Appears in: The North Queensland Register , 24 April 1911; (p. 87) Banfield discusses the Old Colonists Association, a home for the elderly in Melbourne. He discusses the blossoming flowers in Victoria after a good wet season.
'All in a Garden Fair' The Beachcomber , 1911 single work essay
— Appears in: The North Queensland Register , 29 May 1911; (p. 39) An account of the Melbourne Botanic Gardens.
The Fruit Trade The Beachcomber , 1911 single work essay
— Appears in: The North Queensland Register , 5 June 1911; (p. 28-30)

Banfield discusses the sale of North Queensland fruit in Sydney and Melbourne. He notes that North Queensland bananas were ruined in transit.
The Uplands The Beachcomber , 1911 single work essay
— Appears in: The North Queensland Register , 5 June 1911; (p. 39) Banfield discusses hills and holiday resorts that can be reached by train from Melbourne. He also comments on some fruits and birds.
More About the Fruit Trade The Beachcomber , 1911 single work essay
— Appears in: The North Queensland Register , 12 June 1911; (p. 32-34)
Brisbane Fruit The Beachcomber , 1911 single work essay
— Appears in: The North Queensland Register , 26 June 1911; (p. 80-81) A discussion of Brisbane fruit growing and retail.
Fruit Finally The Beachcomber , 1911 single work essay
— Appears in: The North Queensland Register , 3 July 1911; (p. 39-40) A survey of the Sydney fruit market, and its sources of supply.
Sausages in Excelsis The Beachcomber , 1911 single work essay
— Appears in: The North Queensland Register , 17 July 1911; (p. 77-78) Banfield describes a visit to a Sydney sausage factory, and he relates a fantasy about sausages.
A 'Fly' Round The Beachcomber , 1911 single work essay
— Appears in: The North Queensland Register , 24 July 1911; (p. 31-33) Banfield describes a twelve-hour automobile tour of Sydney and environs, with an additional boat trip.
Cheap Food The Beachcomber , 1911 single work essay
— Appears in: The North Queensland Register , 21 August 1911; (p. [p.53]) Banfield describes different eateries in Melbourne and Sydney.

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Popular Science The Beachcomber , 1911 single work essay
— Appears in: The North Queensland Register , 18 September 1911; (p. 4) Banfield relates a conversation with Melbourne University biologist Georgina Sweet; and he describes the Sydney meeting of the Linnean Society.
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