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1 My First Step to Fortune Valentine (fl. 1878) , 1878 single work short story adventure
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , December vol. 14 no. 163 1878; (p. 174-175) Club narrative of a gentleman's early adventures in NSW after several years on the Ballarat goldfields. Finding a job as shepherd on a Murray River station he hears of the dangers from Aboriginal attacks, saves a neighbouring station owner from being axed, and together they survive being burnt out by blacks. Pioneer action narrative; untroubled account of Aboriginal deaths - survival/battle approach. (PB)
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