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Issue Details: First known date: 1920-1929... 1920-1929 Southern Seas Story Book
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Contents

* Contents derived from the Melbourne, Victoria,:E. W. Cole , 1928 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
The Platypus : Queer Remarks on a Queer Creature, single work children's fiction children's
'There are many queer creatures in the world - such as dromedaries, politicians, and gnats - but the platypus, perhaps, is the queerest of them all' (p.66). Thus begins a biological and linguistic explanation of the platypus. A short retelling of an indigenous story about the platypus is included, prefaced by a distressing comment about 'our somewhat slow-witted aboriginals' (p.67).
 (p. 66-67)
Fear Triumphant, William H. Robertson , single work children's fiction children's
Sixteen-year-old Dick Cornwallis lives 'in a quiet street in the fashionable suburb of Merton'. When his parents go out for an evening, he finds that he is afraid of the dark.
 (p. 68-69)
The Little Waves Story, single work children's fiction children's
On holiday at the beach, Alice dreams that the little wave talks to her.
 (p. 69)
The Fox and the Rooster, single work children's fiction children's
A retelling of a traditional tale in which the Reynard and the rooster try to outsmart each other.
 (p. 70)
All Owing to the Strike : A School Yarn, 'One of Them' , single work children's fiction children's
A story set around the time of the Adelaide tramway strike, in which two middle class boys get into some mischief.
 (p. 71-72)
The Evening Hour (Interior)i"When night's dark curtain falls o'er land and sea,", Joyce Pyke , single work poetry
Note: Poem on back of colour plate of 'Interior' by Frederick McCubbin (q.v.), inserted between pages 8 and 9.
Lost in the Bushi"All the golden afternoon", Lillian M. Pyke , single work poetry
Dickie is lost in the bush, but finally hears his mother's coo-ee.
Note: Poem on back of colour plate of 'Lost in the Bush' by Frederick McCubbin (q.v.), inserted between pages 28 and 29.
Sawing Timberi"There is no place on the land or the sea", single work poetry children's
The son of an Australian pioneer saws logs from forest timber.
Note: Poem on back of colour plate of 'Sawing Timber' by Frederick McCubbin (q.v.), inserted between pages 44 and 45.
A Winter's Morni"'Tis winter, yet it seems like spring", Joyce Pyke , single work poetry
The winter sun brings as much joy as fairy gifts of sparkling gems.
Note: Note: Poem on back of colour plate of 'A Winter's Morn' by Frederick McCubbin (q.v.), inserted between pages 64 and 65.
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