Issue Details: First known date: 1990... 1990 Jack Bushman's Short Stories : Queensland Literary History
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Contents

* Contents derived from the Ashgrove, Ashgrove area, Brisbane - North West, Brisbane, Queensland,:Preferential Publications , 1990 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
Introduction, John Moran , single work prose
Moran argues that Jack Bushman's stories deserve recognition as some of the earliest written in Queensland and are significant for their historical value.The stories are also notable for their liberal and compassionate nature. Moran discusses the possible identity of Jack Bushman, arguing that the most likely contender is the journalist William Wilkes.
(p. 1 - 8)
Romance of Separation, Jack Bushman , single work short story
The writer dreams he has travelled to England where he is invited to breakfast with Queen Victoria and presents his argument for Separation.
(p. 9-14)
Jack Bushman at It Again, Jack Bushman , single work short story
Tippety Winks decides he needs a wife and seeks the hand of the recently-widowed Bridget Murphy. The marriage is successful and they prosper, but both long to return home, Tippety to England and Bridget to Ireland. Neither wants to live in the other's country. Eventually the conflict is resolved when they realise the Australian identity of their children.
(p. 15-22)
Note: With title: 'My Story of Moggill'
My Siesta Disturbed by Justicia, Jack Bushman , single work short story fantasy
Jack Bushman's little bush girl, whom he calls 'Justicia', takes him to visit an Aboriginal leader. He learns of the wrongs the Aboriginal people have suffered and argues for justice.
(p. 23-29)
A Bush Tale, Jack Bushman , single work short story
Tells the story of Mary, a squatter's daughter, who falls in love with a bushranger. Their story ends in tragedy and Jack Bushman ponders the morality of recklessness.
(p. 30-36)
The Lash, Jack Bushman , single work short story
Bushman argues strongly against the flogging of convicts and of sailors and soldiers.
(p. 37 - 42)
A Bush Story, Jack Bushman , single work short story
The narrator and his mates have settled into their hut for the night when a distressed woman appears. They believe the tale she tells, but it turns out to be untrue.
(p. 43 - 46)
Blood to the Head, Jack Bushman , single work short story
Bushman describes the dreams and fantasies which arise when he is afflicted with what he calls 'blood to the head'.
(p. 47 - 50)
Watch and Wait, Jack Bushman , single work short story (p. 51 - 69)
The Press Gang, Jack Bushman , single work short story
A journalist learns the power of the press and the dangers of rumours.
(p. 70 - 76)

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