Courthouse scene in Australia - cartoon by Phil May
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Courthouse scene in Australia - cartoon by Phil May
A Reminiscence of Australia. Bush Magistrate (to visiting Magistrates who have had a wild night) - " Look here, Fellers, before we go on wid this case, where the devil did ya git to whin oi missed ya last noight?" Date: 1901
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Australian Awful Clerk Courthouse Drunk Edge Exhausted Feeling Hangover Headache Headaches Jealous Jealousy Judge Justice Leaning Magistrate Magistrates Phil Scribe System 1901 Bedraggled Hungover
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A Reminiscence of Australia: A Humorous Courthouse Scene by Phil May, 1901 This charming and humorous cartoon by renowned Australian artist Phil May captures the essence of a bygone era in the land down under. The scene takes place in an Australian courthouse, where a bush magistrate, with a stern and questioning gaze, addresses a group of disheveled and hungover magistrates. The magistrate, wearing a traditional bush hat and holding a cane, inquires, "Look here, Fellers, before we go on with this case, where the devil did ya git to whin oi missed ya last night?" The magistrates, appearing bedraggled, exhausted, and feeling the aftermath of a wild night, lean against the edge of the bench, their faces etched with feelings of awful headaches and headaches. The judge, with a hint of jealousy in his eyes, looks on from the bench, while the court clerk, with a quizzical expression, takes note of the proceedings. This cartoon, published in 1901, offers a glimpse into the history and culture of Australia during this time. The Australian legal system, with its unique blend of tradition and informality, is on full display. The image is a testament to the resilience and good-natured humor of the people of Australia, even in the face of adversity. The cartoon also highlights the importance of community and camaraderie, as the magistrates, despite their rough appearance, come together to face the day and the challenges that lie ahead in the courthouse.
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