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The Chronicles of Kensington, Containing Flakes of Snow and Gleams of Sunshine : A True Anecdotal Christmas Tale single work   short story  
Issue Details: First known date: 1875... 1875 The Chronicles of Kensington, Containing Flakes of Snow and Gleams of Sunshine : A True Anecdotal Christmas Tale
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Patchwork tale incorporating memories of Australia (Melbourne and Ballarat) in 1853 - domestic exchanges; and of a band of travelling actors near Liverpool (UK) in December 1847 - their show and a charitable deed. Told in the Kensington Arms near Liverpool on Christmas Eve, 1865. (PB)

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  • Appears in:
    y separately published work icon The Australian Journal vol. 10 no. 116 January 1875 Z1028149 1875 periodical issue 1875 pg. 244-249
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Subjects:
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    Australia,
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  • 1860s
Settings:
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    England,
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    United Kingdom (UK),
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    Western Europe, Europe,
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