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'Facetiae and Scraps' (miscellaneous pars) (p. 448)
Contents
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Clarson, Massina and Co.'s Almanac for 1868,
single work
advertisement
(p. 7) Section: Advertising Supplement
An advertisement for Clarson, Massina, & Co's Weather Almanac and General Guide and Handbook for Victoria for 1868.
- A Dreami"She lay asleep in the shadow", single work poetry (p. 437)
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How We Won the Election,
single work
short story
satire
(p. 437-438)
'A plot whereby the Victorian miners, in the district of Loafingdon, who support Mr Bribewell's candidature, delay some of the squatters supporting Mr Fleecem with the ruse of a - false - gold rush. Satiric.' (PB)
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Two Shipsi"Two gallant ships in grand array",
single work
poetry
(p. 440)
Two ships - one old and ungainly and one new - travel to 'Austral's golden shore'. The new ship founders en route. The author draws a parallel between this occurrence and 'Youth and Age'; the younger often sinks, while the older survives.
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Tragedy Underground,
single work
short story
detective
(p. 442-444)
'Set on the Victorian diggings in 1861, an attempt by an escaped prisoner to tunnel into a bank ends with the collapse of the bank floor onto his chest. Police detective genre.' (PB)
- A Morning on Cape Otwayi"The sun spread wide his brilliant beam", single work poetry (p. 444)
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The Detective's Exploit,
single work
short story
(p. 444-445)Brief narrative of the 'last exploit of Vidocq, the famous French detective' who uncovers a plot by a merchant's wife and clerk. Vidocq not only solves the theft but administers his own form of justice. (PB)
- Culinary Coupletsi"Veal cutlets dip in egg and bread crumb–", single work poetry (p. 445)
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A Model Novel,
single work
short story
satire
(p. 446)
'Satiric tale, in outline, of the sad fate of a wife and mother who dyes her hair.' (PB)
- Eveningi"When the daylight has faded,", single work poetry (p. 446)
- Exchanging Giftsi"He gave her his name, and he gave her his hand,", single work poetry humour (p. 446)
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Woman's Love
Practical Courtshipi"Wilt thou be mine, sweet maiden?",
single work
poetry
(p. 448)
Note: With title: Woman's Love
