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Issue Details: First known date: 1884... vol. 20 no. 234 November 1884 of The Australian Journal est. 1865 The Australian Journal
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Contents

* Contents derived from the , 1884 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
In a Moment of Pique, single work short story romance
Slight romance. A jumbled letter and a momentary quarrel nearly destroy two love affairs - only a last minute revelation prevents a disastrous marriage. Very unlikely. (PB)
(p. 126-128)
Brother Gardner on Orthodox Religion, single work prose
Challenges Christians who convince a murderer going to the gallows he is a martyr and will go to to heaven. (PB)
(p. 128)
Doctor Macbride, George Augustus Sala , single work short story
A Scottish doctor in Rome saves a young beautiful noblewoman from the death her brothers planned for her, with the help of a sleeping draught and a bottle cochineal. Melodramatic; slightly over-plotted. (PB)
(p. 128-130)
The Darling of Blue Lands, W. W. , single work short story
A run-away daughter is rescued from her violent husband in Melbourne by her brother and taken back to Riverina home. She eventually wins her father's forgiveness - but her husband disguised as a black follows and kills her ... (PB)
(p. 132-139)
Mr Bulstead's Surprise, single work short story
English family tale and romance. A London father plans a surprise visit to his son at Oxford when he receives one bill too many, and is incensed when he discovers a lady's parasol and gloves in his son's rooms. All is eventually explained ... light. (PB)
(p. 140-141)
So With the World, M. Quad , single work prose
A man's life from the cradle through success to poverty and death in old age - all accompanied by a mother's love. (PB)
(p. 141)
A Summer Ghost Story, R. V. C. , single work short story
Humorous 'ghost story' of two brothers, medical students, holidaying in Wales, who separately decide to spend the night in a haunted house but only succeed in scaring each other. (PB)
(p. 142-144)
My First Editor, single work short story romance
Romance follows when an aspiring London writer visits her first editor and he advises her to give up Swinburne for prose. (PB)
(p. 145-146)
A Verdict of Guilty, single work short story
On the death of a street boy and the accusation of neglect and hypocrisy to the Christians who pass him by heedlessly. (PB)
(p. 146)
A Farewell Appearance, single work short story
Set in London, the tale of a terrier who wanders astray after disobediently biting his young mistress's doll, is kidnapped and sold as a Toby-dawg to a Punch and Judy show. He is briefly reunited with her at a children's party before he dies. Probably a children's animal story; well-told; status indicators re: children etc, very pronounced. (PB)
(p. 147-150)
The Subaltern's Guard, single work short story humour
Humorous account of an English lieutenant's inspection of the guard without his trousers on in a blizzard - following a surprise inspection by his colonel. His suffering increases when he is invited to a small ball to waltz. (PB)
(p. 150-151)
The Fatalist's Terrible Test, single work short story
An officer's belief in fate is severely tested when he puts a gun to his temple and pulls the trigger. Brief. (PB)
(p. 157)
The Modern Prodigal Son, single work short story
A boy's return from Chicago is greeted with kicks and unkind words - and his revenge is equally unchristian. Ruining the roast cooked for the minister he gains all the fatted calf he desires. (PB)
(p. 158)
At the Threshold, single work short story
English romance of the aristocracy. A baronet's marriage to an orphan is very happy until he dies three years later, while hunting. She rears the children alone. Somewhat inconclusive. (PB)
(p. 159-161)
When Our Ship Comes In, single work short story
On the fulfilment of our hopes and memories - with Death. (PB)
(p. 161)
Wanted - A Daughter, single work short story
US tale. A young man refuses to give up his actress fiancee despite the threat of disinheritance, but the girl they propose to make their heir wins their hearts during a summer holiday and then reveals that she is the prospective wife of their nephew. Thin. (PB)
(p. 162-163)
History of a Sneeze, single work prose
Humorous account of the arrival and reception of various sneezes. (PB)
(p. 163)
It Will Never Be Played, single work short story
Domestic argument over proposed private theatricals and who is suitable for the leading roles. Humour. (PB)
(p. 163)
A Model School Teacher, single work short story
A new teacher brings a boys school under control by the use of force on a ringleader. (PB)
(p. 163)
Viewing the Machinery, single work prose humour
A young man's comments and a young lady's foolish remarks on a steamer's engines machinery are not appreciated by an old lady. Inexplicable humour. (PB)
(p. 172)
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