Ever wondered about the origins of the term Brisbanite? A quick search of the newly digitalised Moreton Bay Courier newspapers reveals an interesting editorial for November 14 1846. Complaining about the funds from the ever increasing government taxes on everything from land sales to ferry charges, heading to Sydney for the benefit of every other district in the colony, the paper issued the following challenge to the inhabitants : "Government seldom give to those who ask ; oh, says the Colonial Secretary, you have never asked, and, therefore, you don't want." True 'tis a pity, and pity 'tis 'tis true. They are both right, and between the two stools we have fallen to the ground. Arise, then, ye Brisbanites, shake off the languor that has prostrated your energies. It is high time that you should understand your real position demand your rights" And so, it might be said, began the campaign for political independence.
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Brisbanites, I never really knew where this termed came fromed. Quite amazing, these new digitalised newspaper collection. Will all nation newspaper be cover in this collection and is it possiable to download the newspaper for further reading?
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