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Page 87
Richard Dry, later to become the first Tasmanian-born citizen knighted by Queen
Victoria, was her frequent companion. Together they talked about books and
people. Such friendships were flattering and pleasant; the problem of Baxter ...
Richard Dry, later to become the first Tasmanian-born citizen knighted by Queen
Victoria, was her frequent companion. Together they talked about books and
people. Such friendships were flattering and pleasant; the problem of Baxter ...
Page 88
voices from the Australian bush Lucy Frost. night, & can sing as long as any of
them - ' Her own circle of friends could not have been oblivious to her plight,
particularly after she offered to show Richard Dry her journal. Still, she liked to
think of ...
voices from the Australian bush Lucy Frost. night, & can sing as long as any of
them - ' Her own circle of friends could not have been oblivious to her plight,
particularly after she offered to show Richard Dry her journal. Still, she liked to
think of ...
Page 97
For entertainment she had her greyhounds, and she watched with glee as the
favoured Ada - a gift from Richard Dry - raced after kangaroos. But . . . there were
trials. Churning butter could leave her 'so fagged, that I don't know what to do with
...
For entertainment she had her greyhounds, and she watched with glee as the
favoured Ada - a gift from Richard Dry - raced after kangaroos. But . . . there were
trials. Churning butter could leave her 'so fagged, that I don't know what to do with
...
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Contents
Introduction | 1 |
Anna Cook and Ellen Moger | 19 |
Louisa Clifton | 39 |
Copyright | |
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