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Issue Details: First known date: 1871... vol. 6 no. 68 January 1871 of The Australian Journal est. 1865 The Australian Journal
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Contents

* Contents derived from the , 1871 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
The Acclimatised Sparrow : A Story for Children, Marcus Clarke , single work children's fiction children's
On the fate of a sparrow who emigrates to Australia from London with his family.
 (p. 241-244)
Note: From Colonial Monthly. Note at page 241 explains that this story was first published in the CM and is republished here in AJ because Clarke was too ill to complete a full installment of 'His Natural Life'. (PB)
To Be Left Till Called For, W. W. , single work short story
The discovery of a newborn infant's strangled body in a parcel left at a hotel leads to discovery of jealousy, false imprisonment and another murder. Interesting asides on the running of a hotel and the sufferings of false accusations, as well as gruesome details of the murders. (PB)
 (p. 247-252)
Powerless, single work short story
Bertha Morton, a poor orphan, loses her brother from brain fever. After her death she leaves her aunt's house in Tasmania for a position as governess in Melbourne where she falls in love with a married man. Finally despatched back to her aunt she commits suicide on the voyage. (PB)
 (p. 252-256)
The Three Valentines, Frances Henshaw Baden , single work short story romance
A spinster in her forties and her 17 year-old niece both make matches on St Valentine's Day. A light romance - probably set in England. (PB)
 (p. 263-264)
A Japanese Execution, An Eye-Witness , single work short story travel
Account of ceremonial execution of four Japanese criminals by the sword, near Yokohama. (PB)
 (p. 264)
A Young Victorians Visit to England, Charlie , single work short story travel
Describes the voyage especially round the Horn, life with the sailors and passengers' games; London and the countryside; the poverty and riches of Londoners; the Zoological Garden and society on a Sunday. Concludes that Australia is far more pleasant to live in. (PB)
 (p. 266-267)
A Visit to Opium-Smokers, A. C. W. , single work short story
A visit to the opium dens on the London docks at Chinaman Court in Bluegate Fields (Victoria Street). With reflections on De Quincy and a visit to a female opium-smoker. (PB)
 (p. 267-268)
A Legend of the Rhine, M. K. D. , single work short story romance
Gretchen and Carl love each other but through a mermaid's schemes Carl is believed dead and Gretchen marries the Baron and learns to love him. She is driven mad by Carl's return, and as he casts himself into the sea the mermaid claims him for her own. (PB)
 (p. 270-271)
Philip Maynard : A Tale of Past Times, single work short story romance
Refused permission to marry Florence, the curate's daughter, Philip faces disinheritance so emigrates to Australia to make his fortune. Letters miscarry and he marries the widowed owner of the station he works on. Florence appears, Philip realises the true state of his heart and vicissitudes follow ... (PB)
 (p. 275-278)
What Folks Said of Our Failure, Elizabeth M. Brooks , single work short story
Tale of a young married couple's business failure and how they weathered it. (PB)
 (p. 285)
Meta's Wedding, single work short story
Meta's fashionable wedding without the spirit of love inspires her cousin Daisy to keep hers simple and from the heart. Probably set in the USA. (PB)
 (p. 286-287)
How I Became an Old Maid, single work short story
Miss Hetty Johnson relates her two affairs of the heart - with a squire who only wanted to teach her daughters, and a French count who left her at the altar. (PB)
 (p. 288[Actually p. 292; misnumbered.])
Cross Purposes, Mrs Randolph , single work short story romance
A lover's misunderstanding results in a false engagement and ten years separation. Romance between a sailor and a lady's companion. (PB)
 (p. 289)
How She Found Out, M. G. Halpin , single work short story
Lina Rivers finally discovers which of her two suitors she prefers when Harry Byrnes is believed dead in a train crash. (PB)
 (p. 291)
Tea Versus Beer, T. M. A. , single work prose
On the advantages of drinking tea - but not a dogmatic temperance lecture. (PB)
 (p. 294)
Squire Fanshawe, Myra , single work short story
The news of Richard Fanshawe Junior's death in a sailing accident on the Mediterranean soon kills his father. The heir refuses to abide by the old man's wishes regarding legacies to his servants and to Ella Gray, the orphan daughter of an old friend. A mysterious stranger eventually promises to effect some changes ... (PB)
 (p. 294-295)
About the Honeymoon, A Young Wife , single work short story
On the necessity for lovers to truly learn about each other after the wedding and to cultivate domestic peace. (PB)
 (p. 297)
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