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Issue Details: First known date: 1893... 1893 The Romance of a Grave
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An English gentleman, fleeing a shameful past, seeks work as a shepherd in outback Australia. Despite his determination to remain isolated he falls in love with the squatter's niece. However their happiness is marred by tragedy.

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First known date: 1893
Serialised by: The North Queensland Herald 1891 newspaper (61 issues)
Notes:
Published in The North Queensland Herald in 5 weekly instalments between 7 June and 5 July 1893.
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