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Issue Details: First known date: 1948... 1948 Five Proven One-Act Plays
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Contents

* Contents derived from the Sydney, New South Wales,:Australasian Publishing Co. , 1948 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
A Sirius Cove, Lionel Shave , single work drama
The Campbell Howard Annotated Index of Australian Plays 1920-1955 ed. Jack Bedson and Julian Croft (1993):335-336 comments 'A mystery comedy. An incredible impersonation by the true lover shocks the moneyed 'desirable' eligible into breaking off with the heroine and all live happily ever after.' The play is set in 'A lounge-vestibule in Mrs. Pilcarrow-browne's bellevue Hill home. The present.'
 (p. 1-21)
Red and Gold, Lionel Shave , single work drama
The Campbell Howard Annotated Index of Australian Plays 1920-1955 ed. Jack Bedson and Julian Croft (1993): 334-335 comments: 'The play is set in the interior of a bush shanty on the road to the diggings. 1865.' Its synopsis is as follows: 'The "new chum" becomes demented in the loneliness of the bush.' and a final comment: 'A cleverly woven plot - some very good twists and denouement.'
 (p. 23-47)
That's Murder : A Mystery Comedy in One Act, Lionel Shave , single work drama
The Campbell Howard Annotated Index of Australian Plays 1920-1955 ed. Jack Bedson and Julian Croft (1993): 336 comments:'A murder has been committed, or is it suicide? If it is murder, is it the work of the wife, the mistress or the maid?'
 (p. 49-76)
The Resignation of Mr. Bagsworth, Lionel Shave , single work drama
The Campbell Howard Annotated Index of Australian Plays 1920-1955 ed. Jack Bedson and Julian Croft (1993): 335 comments: 'A comedy. The theme is how much is man a creature of habit.' The play is set in a cafe.
 (p. 77-97)
Twelve Moons Cold, Lionel Shave , single work drama crime
The Campbell Howard Annotated Index of Australian Plays 1920-1955 ed. Jack Bedson and Julian Croft (1993): 337 comments: 'A double double-cross by underworld characters.' The play has 'A good plot well handled.'
 (p. 99-117)
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