Cirrus@Austlit

The weak foppish son of a rich Melbourne timber merchant is sharped into backing poor horses in the Cup Race. Meanwhile his father loses his money in mining speculations. All is resolved through the generosity of Fanny S's fiancee, a rich squatter, and the faithfulness of Matty, the crippled brother. (PB)

Of childhood schooldays in England, and a lucky error in a fraction test which encourages the narrator to do better. (PB)

Of his welcome in another world, his marriage to the Queen of Yeuleuminies to save her race, and his descent into hell. (PB)

A fourteen year old boy runs away to sea. Thinking him dead his mother moves away and he does not find her for another fourteen years. (PB)

A prisoner convicted for embezzlement at 'Goldopolis' spends only a short time there and is quickly transferred to Melbourne gaol in August 1868. He describes his time there - nearly 3 years - the conditions, fellow prisoners, gaolers etc. Interesting and entertaining account. Editor notes that the story is in the prisoner's own words despite some 'slipshod' grammar. (PB)

On those who confide secrets in others. (PB)

A journey from Sydney by boat, the Woomera, to Gladstone where the narrator and her husband meet some local Aborigines and go hunting. They voyage up the Queensland coast through the Whit Sunday Passage, past Fraser Island, stopping at Bowen and landing at Townsville. Their destination is an island station where they stay for several weeks. Aborigines, bush hospitality, the scenery etc, are all described interestingly and often amusingly. (PB)

Set on the Red Bar diggings in 1853, glimpses of the diggings and their wives, hunting wild cattle, drinking and hidden treasure. (PB)

In 1868 a commercial traveller spends a night at Raspberry Point on the road to Jamieson near Beechworth Victoria. He attends a lecture by the local C. of E. minister which is enlivened by the progressive intoxication of the chairman, and the rowdiness of the audience. Competently but not outstandingly written. (PB)

On the visit of writer to a merchant's family, and their varied reception of him. (Suggests a personal experience and a light revenge.) (PB)

Celebrates the contrasting treasures they bring to the world. Makes reference to Spring being April in England and September in Australia. Very light. (PB)

Admits the ill-health of many women and points out that men may be equally unhealthy. Women should seek health in a husband too. (PB)