No. 47 single work   short story   crime  
Issue Details: First known date: 1893... 1893 No. 47
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Criminal tragedy - recidivism explained. A prisoner released from Pentridge attempts to earn an honest living for his family but is refused work. He is finally involved in a burglary but refuses to continue when he recognises the victim - a kind merchant - and is shot by his accomplice. (PB)

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