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Issue Details: First known date: 1974... 1974 The World of Henry Lawson
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Contents

* Contents derived from the Dee Why West, Northern Beaches area, Sydney Northeastern Suburbs, Sydney, New South Wales,:Hamlyn , 1974 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
Bill, the Ventriloquial Rooster, Henry Lawson , single work short story humour
Mitchell relates the sorry tale of Bill, a rooster mystified by the echo of his crowing.
 (p. 102-104)
Stiffner and Jim (Thirdly, Bill), Henry Lawson , single work short story humour
Bill and Jim, the narrator, arrive at a pub desperate for a drink, but without any money.
 (p. 105-108)
The Teamsi"A cloud of dust on the long, white road,", Henry Lawson , single work poetry (p. 109)
Since Theni"I met Jack Ellis in town to-day -", Henry Lawson , single work poetry (p. 110-111)
The Water Lily The Water-Liliesi"A lonely young wife", Joe Swallow , single work poetry (p. 112)
The Captain of the Push : A Sydney Ballad of the "Gory Bleeders" [1892]i"As the night was falling slowly down on city, town and bush,", Henry Lawson , single work poetry humour (p. 113-115)
Saint Peteri"Now, I think there is a likeness", Henry Lawson , single work poetry humour (p. 116)
A Wild Irishman, Henry Lawson , single work short story
Flour o' Wheat is an Irishman with a temper living in New Zealand. He uses his fists to get his way, but one day when he is passed out, drunk, the township decide to teach him a lesson.
 (p. 119-124)
Across the Straits, Henry Lawson , single work short story

Lawson writes about the perils and inadequacies of sea travel in the Antipodes, and the painful experience of losing a half-sovereign.

 (p. 126-129)
Steelman's Pupil, Henry Lawson , single work short story humour
Steelman strives to teach Smith the tricks of the trade, but eventually succeeds too well.
 (p. 130-132)
How Steelman Told His Story, Henry Lawson , single work short story humour

Steelman praises Smith, telling him he is nearly as good to talk to as an intelligent sheepdog, then reveals much of his life story in the form of counsel about life.

(p. 133-137)
The Geological Spieler, Henry Lawson , single work short story humour
Steelman poses as a geologist, with Smith as his offsider. They are offered accommodation in a railway camp and stay for several days, but decide to move on when they discover they are not the only tricksters in the camp.
 (p. 138-143)
Eurunderee : Ii"There are scenes in the distance where beauty is not,", Henry Lawson , single work poetry (p. 144)
Trooper Campbelli"ONE day old Trooper Campbell", Henry Lawson , single work poetry (p. 145-148)
Middleton's Peter, Henry Lawson , single work short story

Joe Middleton's wife, Maggie, gives birth with the assistance of Mother Palmer, but is in need of a doctor, specifically the unregistered and alcoholic Doc. Wild. Joe's brother, Dave, rides fifteen miles to fetch him, but Doc. Wild is drunk in Black's shanty and will not come. It takes Old Peter, also known as Middleton's Peter, to persuade him.

 (p. 150-155)
The Story of the Oracle, Henry Lawson , single work short story
Joe and Mitchell discuss the failings of younger men who think they know it all. To make his point, Mitchell tells Joe the story of the Oracle and his lost love.
 (p. 156-161)
The Shanty-Keeper's Wife, Henry Lawson , single work short story humour
A party of coach travellers stop at a bush shanty, hoping for a meal after an uncomfortable journey. The publican informs them his wife is ill, asks them to be quiet, and tells them that he has no food and can only offer them rum and milk. Then the horses go missing and the travellers are offered accommodation for the night, at a price.
 (p. 162-166)
Borderland Up the Countryi"I am back from up the country - very sorry that I went -", Henry Lawson , single work poetry humour (p. 167-168)
In Answer to "Banjo," and Otherwise The City Bushmani"It was pleasant up the country, City Bushman, where you went,", Henry Lawson , single work poetry humour (p. 169-171)
"Sweeney" : A Sketch "Out-Back"i"It was somewhere in September, and the sun was going down,", Henry Lawson , single work poetry (p. 172-173)
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