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Tale of the Victorian mounted police in 1853, recalled in England in 1888. The disappearance of a gentlemanly corporal reveals publicly the coarse drunkenness of his wife and his love for a refined and beautiful governess on a nearby station. Narrated by the then young officer in charge of the troop in the Victorian country town. Involves descriptions of local social life, detective work, and references to the local Chinese camp. (PB)
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Specially written for the Australian Journal.
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Last amended 7 Mar 2005 16:17:04
Subjects:
- Country towns,
- 1888
- 1853
Settings:
- Victoria,
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cEngland,ccUnited Kingdom (UK),cWestern Europe, Europe,
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