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First known date: 1878 Issue Details: First known date: 1878... vol. 13 no. 154 March 1878 of The Australian Journal est. 1865 The Australian Journal
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Contents

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Tender Recollections, Robert Criteur , single work short story
Two bachelors in their landlady's drawing room in Victoria share a Valentine's day reminiscence. Three attempts at verse writing are included in this tale of youthful romance. (PB).
 (p. 334-335)
An Exciting Adventure, single work short story
A German rents a house in Granville, France, for life - only to discover that the three previous tennants had all died mysteriously ... Competent though uninspiring. (PB).
 (p. 335)
The Doctor's Secret, M. H. , single work short story
A short Toorak doctor assists a deserted wife to care for her injured dissipated husband who returns secretly to her after being wounded in a burglary. His fiancee breaks off their engagement but the 'little doctor' finds true love after much waiting ... Pleasantly told Melbourne romance. (PB).
 (p. 337-342)
Time Will Tell, G. M. , single work short story
Domestic happiness of a rich Victorian squatter and his wife is broken when an acquaintance from her youth in England appears at their station and attempts to blackmail her over her first husband's death. Her name is eventually cleared when the blackmailer produces an aged letter on his deathbed ... Generally well written romance with some melodrama and good evocation of the heat of an Australian summer. Pace speeds up, losing some control of tone as the story proceeds. (PB).
 (p. 343-348)
Cosmo de Medicis, single work short story
Dramatised narrative of the murder of one of Cosmo de Medici's sons by another, and the duke's punishment of the crime. Set in 16th century Florence.
 (p. 349-350)
Those Cows, single work short story
A moonlight excursion to impound two wandering cows in a country village fosters a romance between the local clergyman and the young narrator. Lively sketch with a pleasant touch of irony. (PB).
 (p. 350-351)
At the Beginning, single work prose
A wealthy merchant's tale of his rise from a labourer's position through hard work. (PB).
 (p. 351)
Death For Love, W. W. , single work short story
On a farm near the Lodden River, Victoria, the arrival of a beautiful new farm girl causes tragedy when she wins the hearts of two young men and the hatred of the other, ugly, farm-girl. A visiting detective, Bowring, helps solve the murder. (PB)
 (p. 354-362)
Peter McSquint's First and Last Great Adventure, single work short story
Narrated to his family in Melbourne, a well-to-do blacksmith recalls his youth in Scotland - and an encounter in a graveyard one night as he returend from courting a farmer's daughter. Lunacy rather than the supernatural explains the apparition. Scottish tale with Australian dressing. (PB).
 (p. 362-364)
Old Highett's Assistant, King Cole , single work short story
Slight romance set in Windsor mansion on the banks of the Thames; a new gardener's assistant is ultimately revealed to be a beautiful but poverty-stricken girl in boy's disguise. (PB).
 (p. 364-365)
Catching the Early Train, single work prose
Amusing account of a summer commuter's undignified attempt to catch his early morning train. (PB).
 (p. 371)
Busby's Iron Wedding, Max Adeler , single work prose
Anecdote of a wedding anniversary party marked by gifts of 212 flat irons. (PB).
 (p. 373)
How Mr. Sothern Makes Up, single work prose
Description of Mr Sothern putting on his stage make-up as Lord Dundreary, and his defence of the Prince of Wales' character. Brief.
 (p. 375)
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