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Issue Details: First known date: 1893... 1893 of The Antipodean est. 1892-1897 The Antipodean
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Contents

* Contents derived from the 1893 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
The Geebung Polo Clubi"It was somewhere up the country, in a land of rock and scrub,", A. B. Paterson , single work poetry humour (p. 4-7)
Five Men's Lives For One Horse, Rolf Boldrewood , single work short story
Jack Danvers steals a horse, ignorant of the fatal consequences for five innocent men.
(p. 8-13)
Note: With illustrations and portrait of Rolf Boldrewood.
An Australian Pantomime, Davidson Symons , single work short story humour
Brady asks Prodgers to write a uniquely Australian pantomime. Prodgers is happy to do so, until the cast and crew make numerous changes to his work.
(p. 28-36)
A Dream Gardeni"When I would sing of thee, my lyre grows faint", George Essex Evans , single work poetry (p. 37-39)
Dick's Letter, Lilian Blair , single work short story
Even after four years, Jim clings to the hope that his unfaithful wife will return to him. He waits patiently for a letter from her, but the letter that he finally receives does not bring good news.
(p. 40-45)
A Wayfareri"He did not seek the things that others sought,", Francis Kenna , single work poetry (p. 62)
Widderini"In an eastern verandah that looks on grey plains rolling out to the rim", John Farrell , single work poetry (p. 86-92)
Ivy, or, Doubly Widowed, W. O. Hodgkinson , single work short story
A miner realises that his wife, Ivy, has already been married. She was previously married to another miner, with whom he is speaking.
(p. 93-96)
The Taming of Kitty Brent, Winnifred Scott , single work short story
Kitty Brent suffers a lonely existence with only her jealous husband and baby for company. When a new chum befriends Kitty, her husband's jealousy erupts with tragic consequences.
(p. 97-102)
A Tale of the Western Desert, Ernest Favenc , single work short story
Four men set out to cross the Western Australian desert, but tragedy soon strikes.
(p. 103-107)
The Great Pig Idea, Christophus , single work short story
Humphrey discovers that pig farming is more trouble than it's worth.
(p. 108-116)

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

Notes:
Published in both England and Australia.

Works about this Work

New Publications 1893 single work review
— Appears in: The Sydney Mail , 23 December vol. 56 no. 1746 1893; (p. 1320)

— Review of The Antipodean 1893 periodical issue
'The Antipodean contains a tale by Rolf Boldrewood which would be easily be passed over if it did not bear his name'
New Publications 1893 single work review
— Appears in: The Sydney Mail , 23 December vol. 56 no. 1746 1893; (p. 1320)

— Review of The Antipodean 1893 periodical issue
'The Antipodean contains a tale by Rolf Boldrewood which would be easily be passed over if it did not bear his name'
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