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Issue Details: First known date: 1871... vol. 6 no. 74 July 1871 of The Australian Journal est. 1865 The Australian Journal
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* Contents derived from the 1871 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
The Lost Bride, W. W. , single work short story
Set at a police station on the coast between Hobson's Bay and Sydney. A photographer helps discover a newly-wedded couple who disappear, and a murderer. (PB)
 (p. 608-612)
The Man Who Drinks, M. K. D. , single work prose
On the wreck of hopes and failures in life of the drunkard. (PB)
 (p. 621)
Hammering it in, single work short story
A Melbourne gentleman is visited by a friend in the grip of a geological obsession. (PB)
 (p. 625)
A Mysterious Visitor, George England Hooke , single work short story
A cottage in the suburb of New Town, Tasmania, is the scene for a student musician's introduction to the occult through a Faustean temptation. A previous occupant's notes and dagger inadvertantly rouse the devil. Generally well-told even if predictable. (PB)
 (p. 626-628)
Hop-Frog, Edgar Allan Poe , single work short story
A dwarf court-jester and his dancer friend Tripetta lead a king and his seven wise councillors in a court masquerade which effects a terrible revenge. (PB)
 (p. 639-641)
Going on the Stage, An Old Stager , single work prose
On the difficulties of going on the colonial stage - of being admitted to a first-class Australian theatrrical company; of the importance of wardrobe; of salary and chances of advancement; and of the necessity for a balanced company. Includes mention of George Coppin and Charles Matthews, and is centred on the Melbourne theatres. (PB)
 (p. 641-643)
Mrs Brown's Berth at Sea, Sam Slick , single work prose
On the discomforts of Mrs Brown - and hence other 'female sufferers' in a cabin at sea. (PB)
 (p. 649)
The French Cafes, Dr. Doran , single work prose
Anecdotes of the leading Parisian cafes. (PB)
 (p. 650-651)
Pipelights: No. I - Two Sides of Everything, Amber , single work prose
The Melbourne larrikin replies to the Newspaper Moralist, and the moralist is questioned as to his own virtue. (PB)
 (p. 671-672)
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Notes:
Includes fifth instalment of Ik Marvel's 'Dream Life', pp. 622-624.
Notes:
Includes seventeenth instalment of Marcus Clarke's serial fiction 'His Natural Life', pp. 597-607.
Notes:
Includes final instalment of Leon Lewis' 'The Mysterious Ranche ; or, A Scout with Kit Carson', pp. 613-619.
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