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Issue Details: First known date: 1892... vol. 28 no. 329 October 1892 of The Australian Journal est. 1865 The Australian Journal
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Contents

* Contents derived from the , 1892 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
Andrew's Friend : A Story of English Life, M. L. S. , single work short story romance
The tom-boy daughter of a country clergyman at first resents the friend of her older brother who returns from India to visit her family. But when he is called to London she realises that the company of her brother and his college friend is not enough. (PB)
 (p. 64-69)
He Was a Thinker, R. K. Munkittrick , single work short story humour
Sketch of the lackadaisical gardening of an itinerant cum philosopher. (PB)
 (p. 69)
My Little Duke, E. N. G. , single work short story romance
A poor English woman goes to Prussia as a governess. She saves the young duke, one of her charges, from the schemes of his aunt who substitutes a dying child in his place so that her husband might succeed to the title. A family ghost helps her achieve her plans .. Romance included with a loyal English lover. (PB)
 (p. 70-72)
How I Shot a Cat, single work prose
A young man's exaggerated claims are exposed during his ill-contrived efforts to kill an annoying cat. (PB)
 (p. 72)
Jack Vivian's Vow, single work short story
Tale of horse racing and betting. After ten years of losses a married gambler at last vows to give it up. Then he overhears a hot tip, and endeavours to pass it on to a friend in return for a gift bet. His friend refuses but his companion follows it and rewards the informant. (PB)
 (p. 79-81)
She Sent Him a Note, single work prose
Embarrassing correspondence between former sweethearts. (PB)
 (p. 81)
An Adventure in the Coaching Days, single work short story
Tale of the days before railways. A visit to the countryside around Bath results in a country cottage, and a journey to Bath in the carriage of a duke and his merry groomsman. (PB)
 (p. 81-82)
At The Threshold, single work short story romance
Tragic romance. The brief but happy marriage of Beryl Vere and Dir Philip L'Estrage is shattered when he dies from a hunting fall, but her spirit is finally comforted by her children. Sentiment of acceptance. (PB)
 (p. 82-84)
An Impudent Jewel Robbery, single work prose crime
Clever jewel theft by an impersonator utilising a mansion to let. (PB)
 (p. 84)
Major Norton's Sweetheart, Hagar Santans , single work short story romance
Romance in which 'kind hearts are more than coronets' and unwomanly rivalry fails. A beautiful heiress' schemes to win the handsome fiancee of the locals doctor's daughter comes to naught, but the girl's faith in her betrothed is sorely tested. (PB)
 (p. 86-89)
Miss Cheerison's Picture, single work short story humour
A tiny cigarette-smoking London artist, Miss Cheerison, is visited by the purchaser of her picture exhibited at the Royal Academy. He is in search of the model and wants the portrait altered - the first wish is satisfied, the second declined. Light humorous piece with a touch of bohemian feminism. (PB)
 (p. 90)
A Race for a Deanery, single work short story humour
English tale of a young doctor's ride on his bicycle to deliver his uncle's specially prepared sermon to a meeting of theological servants - and the promotion to a Deanery which the uncle subsequently earned. (PB)
 (p. 98-99)
A Fatal Shot, William Wallace Cook , single work prose crime
A drunken William Tell Montana Marksman kills his faithful son. (PB)
 (p. 99)
His Last Waltz, single work short story
A French war correspondent is executed in Tonquin for daring to file a newspaper report without military clearance. His dying request is to dance a last waltz. (PB)
 (p. 100)
A Night of Adventures, single work short story thriller
A narrow escape from a mob accusing the narrator of murder. He was innocent but circumstances conspired to make him appear guilty. He finds shelter in a noble house - and a wife. Action-packed escape from mob. (PB)
 (p. 101-102)
How She Enjoyed Baseball, single work prose humour
A man's hopes for a companion to enjoy baseball with are quickly dashed. Female understanding maligned. (PB)
 (p. 102)
Madame Le Contessa, W. W. , single work short story detective

Set around Cup Day, a Sydney detective and Mark Sinclair team up to find a foreign thief, Zerlecki. A foreign countess and her two companions seem able to help - but their cowardly butler, a mad maidservant and a snappy terrier unmask the murder and impersonation carried out in the house - finding Zerlecki too. (PB)

 (p. 103-110)
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