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* Contents derived from the 1978 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
- The Way Backi"From the many years ago I came,", single work poetry (p. 6)
- If I Were Blindi"If I were blind,", single work poetry (p. 6)
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Daley's Ghost,
single work
short story
A man mistakes a white horse for a ghost.
- There's a Highway Out Therei"There's a highway out there somewhere,", single work poetry (p. 9-10)
- Sky Dogi"I have a Sky dog as big and fluffy as a cloud", single work poetry (p. 10)
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Would You Believe,
single work
short story
A group of fishermen see what they believe to be an enormous sea serpent off the coast of Hinchinbrook Island.
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The Hitch-hikers,
single work
short story
A couple hitchhiking around Australia on their honeymoon are abducted by a pair of criminals.
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Sunlight Clean,
single work
essay
MacDonald argues that the use of solar energy will reduce pollution.
- White Christmas, single work biography (p. 19-21)
- Australiai"Towering mountains encircle green valleys,", single work poetry (p. 21)
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Ill Wind,
single work
short story
A series of unlucky events cause a man to be late to a job interview.
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Nest Building : Once Upon a Springtime,
single work
short story
A family of starlings move into a house to the annoyance of the owner.
- Magic of Solitudei"Hush; Silence prevails - earth noises sleep,", single work poetry (p. 24-25)
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Emmy,
single work
essay
Wilson recalls her family's first car.
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Our School,
single work
short story
A country school has seen several generations pass through its doors.
- The Summiti"Seeking the summit of delight", single work poetry (p. 29)
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The Vixen and Her Cubs,
single work
short story
A vixen eludes a trap and gives birth to cubs.
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One for the Road,
single work
short story
A man who stops to have 'one for the road' crashes his car on the way home.
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