The Mystery of John Jabbock single work   short story  
Is part of The Detective's Album Mary Fortune , Hugh Dalmore , Rex Grayson , A. C. Eiseman , M. Joseph Lynch , 1865 series - publisher
Issue Details: First known date: 1890... 1890 The Mystery of John Jabbock
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In a small Victorian township on election day John Jabbock is murdered. A sensual drunkard recently turned insolvent the town store- and pub-keeper threatens to kill him but it is the upright doctor financially ruined himself and defeated by Jabbock in love 12 years before who has the best motive. Small town small-talk and atmosphere. (PB)

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    y separately published work icon The Australian Journal vol. 26 no. 304 September 1890 Z1033510 1890 periodical issue 1890 pg. 43-51
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