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Issue Details: First known date: 1866... 1866 The Moonbeam
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Death-Bed Secrets Lilly Lee , 1866 single work short story crime
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , 21 April vol. 1 no. 34 1866; (p. 541) The moon witnesses the death of an unfaithful wife and the confession of her murderous husband.
The Discarded Lilly Lee , 1866 single work short story
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , 2 June vol. 1 no. 40 1866; (p. 632-633) A lover deserts his seduced mistress for a pure young wife.
Perjured Lilly Lee , 1866 single work short story
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , 6 October vol. 2 no. 58 1866; (p. 92-93) A lover deserts his bush love for a rich city wife.
Tempted Lilly Lee , 1866 single work short story
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , 29 December vol. 2 no. 70 1866; (p. 285) A treacherous swain tempts a young beauty to leave home and father to flee with him.
The Sisters Lilly Lee , 1867 single work short story
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , 30 March vol. 2 no. 83 1867; (p. 493-494) On the banks of the Yarra two sisters are reunited to tell the tale of their sorrows brought about by a cruel father, and morning finds one of them dead.
Smiles and Tears Lilly Lee , 1867 single work short story
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , 18 May vol. 2 no. 90 1867; (p. 599-600) A beautiful woman married to a rich man smiles publicly, and privately pleads with her old love to leave her in peace.
The Foundling Lilly Lee , 1867 single work short story
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , 20 July vol. 2 no. 99 1867; (p. 748-749) A widow mourns for her child who is not dead but drugged by her brother-in-law so that his child may inherit his brother's money. Stealing the child from its coffin he leaves it at the door of a poor cottage.
Beyond the Cloud Lilly Lee , 1867 single work short story
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , 27 July vol. 2 no. 100 1867; (p. 764-765) A widow tries to persuade her son to submissiveness before the fate which has thrown him in jail despite his innocence. In attempting to intervene on his behalf she also discovers her husband who she presumed died as a convict.
Heart Struggles Lilly Lee , 1867 single work short story
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , 3 August vol. 2 no. 101 1867; (p. 780-781) A woman gives up the man she loves to remain true to an earlier love who depends on her.
Disowned Lilly Lee , 1867 single work short story
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , 17 August vol. 2 no. 103 1867; (p. 814-815) A deserted wife, meeting with her husband by chance, is begged by him not to reveal their relationship as he truly loves his bigamous wife.
Somebody's Love Lilly Lee , 1867 single work short story
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , 24 August vol. 2 no. 104 1867; (p. 828-829) The lonely suicide of a man recalling the love, betrayal and mother's curses of his youth.
Why He Left Her Lilly Lee , 1867 single work short story
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , 7 September vol. 3 no. 106 1867; (p. 28-29) A husband leaves his wife when he discovers her child is not his.
Won Back Lilly Lee , 1867 single work short story
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , 21 September vol. 3 no. 108 1867; (p. 61-62) A woman convinces her lover to murder his wife to set himself free.
Shadows Lilly Lee , 1867 single work short story
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , 2 November vol. 3 no. 114 1867; (p. 156-157) The bruised heart of a young girl recovering from a faithless love.
A Night in the City Lilly Lee , 1867 single work short story
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , 7 December vol. 3 no. 119 1867; (p. 236-237) A 14 year old girl flees her cruel stepmother to go to the city, but returns home again after being shown her possible fate by a 'lady of the night', a Magdelene.
One of the Plague Spots Lilly Lee , 1868 single work short story
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , 23 May vol. 3 no. 143 1868; (p. 620-621) A poor couple rest for a few moments on the steps of a rich mansion whose owner they once knew. The husband's envy is calmed by his wife's comfort, while within the mansion the wife is a drunkard and a child injured.
A Re-Union Lilly Lee , 1868 single work short story
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , 27 June vol. 3 no. 148 1868; (p. 701-702) A loyal wife greets her husband on his release from prison and promises to aid him in a fresh start.
The Willow Walk Lilly Lee , 1868 single work short story
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , 3 October vol. 4 no. 162 1868; (p. 92-93)
A Tale of Old Christmas and the New Year Lilly Lee , 1869 single work short story
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , 9 January vol. 4 no. 176 1869; (p. 316-317) An abandoned wife gives birth in a shed near her rich father's house; a week later she dies with her father beside her but she unknowing.
Fettered Lilly Lee , 1869 single work short story
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , March vol. 4 no. 46 1869; (p. 410-411) A woman is claimed by her husband after deserting her for seven years, on the eve of marrying her true love. She is driven to madness.
Beware! Lilly Lee , 1869 single work short story
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , April vol. 4 no. 47 1869; (p. 478-479) An attempted and a successful seduction of young women by a libertine.
Mistakes Lilly Lee , 1869 single work short story
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , May vol. 4 no. 48 1869; (p. 570) George refuses to acknowledge or assist his sister Agnes Cleal who married against his wishes years before and is paying a harsh price for the deed.
Who is to Blame? Lilly Lee , 1869 single work short story
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , October vol. 5 no. 53 1869; (p. 101-102) A woman, Rachel, marries for money not love - and it is men who prefer a well-dressed girl to a plain. But it is a poor widow's son who she drives insane.
New Year's Night Lilly Lee , 1870 single work short story
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , January vol. 5 no. 56 1870; (p. 296-297) In a comfortable house on the banks of the Yarra, a Melbourne gentleman discovers he is illegitimate and the lady he loves is his half-sister.
How It Ended Lilly Lee , 1870 single work short story
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , February vol. 5 no. 57 1870; (p. 357-358) Rachel learns to love at last, but her sufferings drive her to suicide.
Nora's Revenge Lilly Lee , 1870 single work short story
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , June vol. 5 no. 61 1870; (p. 565-566) A coquettish girl spurned by her lover wins him back only to enter a convent as revenge.
Elise's Lover Lilly Lee , 1870 single work short story
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , September vol. 6 no. 64 1870; (p. 42-43) A sham meeting and courtship grows into true love which nerves Lyster to give up Elise.
Jealousy Lilly Lee , 1870 single work short story
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , October vol. 6 no. 65 1870; (p. 91-92) A plain neglected wife murders her supposed rival in the Yarra - but has mistaken her victim.
Married Lilly Lee , 1872 single work short story
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , August vol. 7 no. 87 1872; (p. 654-655) Kate marries for money and is suitably rewarded - losing both her true love and money.

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