How the Major Kept His Word single work   short story   adventure  
Issue Details: First known date: 1884... 1884 How the Major Kept His Word
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Australian bushranging tale. Black Robin seemingly by accident rides with a newly appointed magistrate Major Mornington as a chance acquaintance until he reveals his identity and steals the Major's horse, clothes and money. Interesting tale of the Major's lack of judgement and caution, and Black Robin's derring-do which sadly declined to a bad end once he was forced to kill someone in self defence. (PB)

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  • From Temple Bar

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    y separately published work icon The Australian Journal vol. 19 no. 225 February 1884 Z1018199 1884 periodical issue 1884 pg. 330-332
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