The Convict Son single work   short story  
Is part of Navvie's Tales : Retold by 'The Boss' W. W. , 1873 series - author short story
Issue Details: First known date: 1873... 1873 The Convict Son
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A 'new chum' from England is hired at Circular Quay, Sydney, by the owner of a station near Mt Bulwa 95 miles from the city, as storekeeper. He discovers the secret of the squatter's depression when an escaped convict leaves him a chalked message ... Interesting portraits of ex-convicts and tramps. (PB)

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Subjects:
  • 1840s
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  • Circular Quay, Sydney Harbour, Sydney, New South Wales,
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