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1 A Short Sketch of the Origin and Progress of Poverty H. S. (fl. 1838) , 1838 single work essay
— Appears in: The Australian Magazine , February vol. 1 no. 2 1838; (p. 113-115)

An essay on the origins of poverty from antiquity and the beginnings of Christianity. The author compares the 'hideous, importunate, idle, licentious poverty' of the day to the' humble, modest, frugal, robust, industrious, and laborious poverty' of 'the earlier ages'. The author opines on the reason for the increase in poverty in England and gives China as an example of where poverty is absent.
1 A True Story H. S. (fl. 1838) , 1838 single work short story
— Appears in: The Australian Magazine , January vol. 1 no. 1 1838; (p. 6-8) A beautiful girl and a young officer fall in love. The officer is sent with his regiment to Australia and does not return. The girl dies 'worn out with the intense ardour of her feelings'.
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