How Mr Moans Tried 'Change of Scene and Fresh Air' single work   short story   adventure  
Alternative title: Change of Scene, and Fresh Air
Is part of Sketches from Real Life Old Boomerang , 1864 series - author short story
Issue Details: First known date: 1866... 1866 How Mr Moans Tried 'Change of Scene and Fresh Air'
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Persuaded by his friend, Captain Gimble, of the benefits of sea, air Mr Moans travels on an overloaded collier from Sydney to Melbourne. Though the trip proves rough and somewhat dangerous, Mr. Moans endures and appreciates the refreshing change afforded by his twelve days on board.

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  • Appears in:
    y separately published work icon The Sydney Mail vol. 7 no. 292 3 February 1866 Z1319540 1866 newspaper issue 1866 pg. 7-8
  • Appears in:
    y separately published work icon Australian Tales and Sketches from Real Life Old Boomerang , London : Sampson Low, Son and Marston , 1868 Z1038767 1868 selected work short story novella London : Sampson Low, Son and Marston , 1868 pg. 249-257
    Note: With title: Change of Scene, and Fresh Air
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