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Notes
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With an introduction by the Countess of Jersey.
Contents
* Contents derived from the 1892 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
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The Two Gobletsi"Bearing two crystal goblets in her hands",
single work
poetry
(p. 2)
Note: Illustrated by C. Roth
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Solita,
single work
short story
A white woman living in Samoa mourns the death of a young Samoan girl whom she recently befriended.Note: With portrait of Lilian Blair and illustrations.
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Beautiful Lifei"O beautiful, wonderful Life! in me",
single work
poetry
(p. 12)
Note: With portrait of the author.
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Ah Kim, or, Is Marriage a Fraud?,
single work
short story
Ah Kim and Ah Foo are rivals for the hand of Loo Choo. Ah Kim carefully raises the money that Loo Choo's guardian demands, but is thwarted by Ah Foo's more direct approach.Note: With a portrait of Hodgkinson and illustrations.
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A Forest of the Deadi"A forest dead - a solitude",
single work
poetry
(p. 28-29)
Note: With portrait of the author.
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The Australian Drama,
single work
criticism
Taperell notes that most drama performed in Australia is written by English or European playwrights. He mentions numerous actors who have toured Australia, as well as some Australian actors.Note: Includes portraits of the author and many of the actors he mentions.
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Australian Scenery,
single work
prose
The 'Bush Naturalist's' comments on the Australian landscape are mostly unflattering, though he admires the tropical landscape of Far North Queensland.Note: Includes a portrait of the author and several photographs of Australian landscape scenes.
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William Charles Wentworth and John Dunmore Lang : An Imaginary Conversation,
single work
prose
Parkes imagines a conversation between William Charles Wentworth and John Dunmore Lang wherein both bemoan the quality of the men who have succeeded them in government.Note: Includes a portrait of Parkes and an illustration of Wentworth and Lang.
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A Song of Lifei"Sing not of Rest",
single work
poetry
(p. 49-50)
Note: Illustrated. Photograph on p. 49
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About Interviewing,
single work
prose
Ryan's friend Paul Angel recalls interviews he has conducted with famous Australian identities.Note: With illustrations.
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The Children of the Bush : A Sketch,
single work
prose
Carmichael describes the small tribe of Aboriginal people who live near the mission at Lake Tyers. She praises their childlike innocence while suggesting they are destined to die out due to the law of 'survival of the fittest.'Note: Includes photographs of the mission station and the remaining members of the tribe.
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The Dead Ridei"This is the story they tell - men bearded, and bronzed, and tall -",
single work
poetry
(p. 73-74)
Note: With title: 'The Death Ride'
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The Antipodean Girl,
single work
prose
Neill believes that although Australian girls lack the refinement of their English counterparts, their self-confidence and capability is to be admired.Note: Includes illustrations.
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The Kanaka : A Character Sketch,
single work
prose
Blake describes the 'kanakas' working in the cane fields of North Queensland as happy, affectionate, if childlike people.Note: Includes a portrait of the author and illustrations.
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Jenny,
single work
short story
Jenny's parents encourage her to marry for money instead of love to rescue them from poverty. When Jenny's first love returns to claim her, Jenny realises that her husband has virtuous qualities that she never before realised.Note: Includes a portrait of the author and illustrations.
- Wearyi"Weary of the ceaseless war", single work poetry (p. 93)
- Solacei"Wrapt in a robe of thankfulness,", single work poetry (p. 94)
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'A Christmas in the Far West, or, the Bush Undertaker'
The Bush Undertaker,
single work
short story
An old shepherd discovers his mate, Brummy, dead and mummified in the bush. Saddened, he feels compelled to bury him.
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The Antipodean Schoolboy,
single work
prose
Robin, a teacher, describes Australian boys as being little interested in school, but passionate about sport.Note: Includes a portrait of the author and illustrations.
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My Gulf Helmet,
single work
short story
On the advice of his employer, a new chum buys a metal helmet to shelter him from the North Queensland sun. The helmet is too large and several accidents ensue.Note: Illustrated
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