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Issue Details: First known date: 1877... vol. 13 no. 151 December 1877 of The Australian Journal est. 1865 The Australian Journal
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Contents

* Contents derived from the 1877 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
Holding Up the Mirror, R. L. G. , single work short story
Humorous account of the presentation of 'Othello' by amateur actors in the bush township of 'Foggyton'.
 (p. 172-174)
Mr. Jones' Mistake, single work short story
A family man installs a burglar alarm shortly before a business trip to Sydney ... and forgets its existence when he returns unexpectedly. Slight. (PB).
 (p. 175)
Marion's Secret, E. G. , single work short story
Set in Australia and England, the tragedy of Marion Grey who loses the man she loves to her sister, and despite her studies and writing dies of a broken heart. Well-written though predictable. (PB).
 (p. 176-180)
Little Harry, Donahu , single work short story
Set in the Victorian countryside, a mother's fears of the death of her child come true when she accompanies her husband to a ball. Awkward (PB).
 (p. 181-182)
The Wife's Repentance, E. T. , single work short story
A young wife's wish not to see her husband again if he does not accompany her to a ball is fulfilled - for seven years. Tale of woman's passionate nature subdued. (PB).
 (p. 182-183)
A Sufficient Excuse, S. C. , single work prose
Country anecdote of an excuse for not appearing for jury duty. Probably US. (PB)
 (p. 183)
Mrs Bedford's Christmas Party, single work short story
Actually two Christmas parties ten years apart which see the quarrel of twin brothers over a girl, and the family reconciliation and romance. Set in Windsor, Melbourne. Passions subdued and faithful love rewarded again. Competent if a little moralistic. (PB).
 (p. 184-185)
Once Upon a Time, single work short story
A crippled man's dream reveals that the woman he loves returns his feelings. Elements of a contemporary fairy tale. (PB).
 (p. 186)
The Little Queen, single work short story
In France, an adolescent rural romance is destroyed by conscription. Sentimental. (PB).
 (p. 187)
Jack's Christmas Dream : A Story for Good Little Boys, Sarah Welch , single work short story
Children's story of how Jack's dream of fairies and giants on Christmas Eve reforms his character. Generally moral tale with occasional charm. (PB)
 (p. 188 - 190)
The Selection At Joyce's, W. W. , single work short story
Tale of an ugly ignorant Irish couple and their plans to outfox each other over the lease of a land selection - Bridget's schemes to divorce Mike and marry the handsome scheming James Farby are frustrated and her taste for finery punished. [Not a typical Detective's Album tale.] (PB)
 (p. 193-201)
The Fatal Bullet, single work short story
Tale of a ruined French farmhouse and the tragedies it witnessed : love, jealousy, murder and a woman's fatal revenge. Includes a wolf hunt. (PB).
 (p. 201 - 204)
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Notes:
Includes the third instalment of 'Templeside; Or, Which Shall Be Heir?', pp. 163-172.
Notes:
Includes the first instalment of Thomas B. Clegg, 'A Christmas Story', pp. 190-193.
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