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* Contents derived from the 1936 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
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The Kiss of Kate,
single work
short story
A woodcutter, visiting Melbourne from the bush, is swindled out of his money by a beautiful young woman and her partner in crime, ' a thick set chap with a scar on his chin'.
- Fighting in Vienna, single work short story (p. 7-11)
- Midst of Life, single work short story (p. 12-14)
- The Unemployment Eliminator, single work short story (p. 15-18)
- On Account, single work short story (p. 19-21)
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The Start,
single work
short story
(p. 22-26)
Note: Written as: Olga Lawler.
- Wholly Matrimony, single work short story humour (p. 27-28)
- Obstacle Race, single work short story (p. 29-20)
- Night Express, single work short story (p. 31-32)
- Escape, single work short story (p. 33-36)
- Dumb Cupid, single work short story (p. 37-38)
- The Great Preserver, single work short story science fiction (p. 39-43)
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Rumbottle Jim,
single work
short story
Trader 'Rumbottle Jim' has long since deserted his wife and family. Somewhere in 'the tropics', he is brought face to face with two of his daughters - one from his original family and one the child of a 'native' woman.Note: Written as: Stewart Cunningham
- Pity the Blind, single work short story (p. 46-48)
- Search, single work short story mystery (p. 49-52)
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The Birth of Ambition,
single work
short story
A girl of nearly thirteen is excited at the prospect of sailing to Brisbane and seeing the capital. When an Englishman describes the city as an 'overgrown country town' and tells her about London, she re-sets her horizon.Note: Written as: Joan Moffat Heale.
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Substance or Shadow,
single work
short story
A young boy recounts improbable stories and is scolded by his father, but could his tale of a man killed in a traffic accident and buried in the garden be true?
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Mrs. Bone,
single work
short story
An older woman, a cleaning lady, is asked to sit for a painting. While her portrait is being taken, the story of her life unfolds.
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