y separately published work icon Beneath the Southern Cross single work   novel   young adult  
Issue Details: First known date: 1954... 1954 Beneath the Southern Cross
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This is the story of a boy on the Ballarat goldfields during the stirring years of 1854. Twelve year old David lives the rough and tumble life of the diggings - he helps win gold; sees bushrangers hold up the escort; experiences 'digger hunts'; and takes part in the building and defence of Eureka Stockade. (Libraries Australia record).

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Perspective on History Ian Turner , 1955 single work review
— Appears in: Overland , Autumn no. 3 1955; (p. 21)
— Review of Beneath the Southern Cross Helen Palmer , 1954 single work novel
Perspective on History Ian Turner , 1955 single work review
— Appears in: Overland , Autumn no. 3 1955; (p. 21)
— Review of Beneath the Southern Cross Helen Palmer , 1954 single work novel
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Last amended 23 Nov 2006 17:06:19
Subjects:
  • Ballarat, Ballarat area, Ballarat - Bendigo area, Victoria,
Settings:
  • 1850s
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