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Issue Details: First known date: 1875... vol. 11 no. 126 November 1875 of The Australian Journal est. 1865 The Australian Journal
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Contents

* Contents derived from the 1875 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
The Bride Widow, single work short story
In a London mansion, Cyril Balfour marries Maude Strangeways beside her father's deathbed, persuaded thereto by his own father's wishes. Maude marries him knowing he is deeply in love with Lady Helen Macedon and this will not change after their marriage. Only time will reveal the outcome of her gamble ... Risqué costume romance. (PB)
(p. 125-131)
A Low Restaurant in Paris, W. B. (fl. 1875) , single work drama radio play
Set in Madame Frochard's cheap restaurant - her appearance and character, her customers and their politics. (PB)
(p. 131-132)
The Gully Hut, W. W. , single work short story
In Rockhampton Gaol, a prisoner is dying, raving of the Gully Hut and a murder. His companion, Old Job, is released and accidentally finds his way to that very spot. The murder of Milly Benson's father is as yet unsolved - but his ghost returns in a dream to assist him. (PB)
(p. 139-144)
Inteference, Essayez , single work prose
On the destructiveness of busybodies. (PB)
(p. 145-146)
The Spectre of the Black Swamp : An Overlander's Story, Edwin M. Merrall , single work short story
Fifteen years after his murder by a jealous stockman, an overseer's ghost identitifies his killer and is able to leave the Black Swamp in peace. Interesting reminiscence of the time of the murder and the meeting with the ghost. Strong bush flavour. (PB)
(p. 146-149)
The Count's Story, Harold Gray , single work short story
At an English house party, a French count describes a love affair of his youth in which he became the unknowing instrument of a married woman and her former lover ... A continental romance of noble feelings and intricate contrivances. (PB)
(p. 154-157)
Politeness, Essayez , single work prose
Impoliteness is not confined to colonials; true courtesy proceeds from the heart. (PB)
(p. 157-158)
How Mr Holdyer Went to Bed in Sydney, single work short story
A boat carrying five colonials retiring to England after years of adventure in Australia includes Mr Holdyer - who recalls an uneasy night passed in a Sydney gaming house in his youth. Adventurous, includes a black American. (PB)
(p. 158-160)
Ruth and Retribution, Edwin M. Merrall , single work short story
Tale by a Yankee farmer to diggers speculating near his house of his former days on the diggings; of a mining co-operative, a thieving mate, a romance, a murder, and a skeleton. Well-told yarn with a simple plain romance threaded through it. Set in Australia - with some interesting side comments on US vs. British diggers' justice. (PB)
(p. 175-180)

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

Notes:
Includes the fifth instalment of 'The Adventures of Hercules Hardy', pp. 117-125.
Notes:
Includes the second instalment of Luke Darrell's 'Clinda', pp. 149-197.
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Includes the third instalment of Luke Darrell's 'Clinda', pp. 192-197.
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Includes the final instalment of Europa's 'August Travers', pp. 133-137.
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