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- 1871–1925
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- spirit in Tales of the Dandenongs Fourth Series#2343eptible impression upon the little community settled there. Both individually and collectively there was an advance. But on no one was the change so marked as on Peter Pinsent Money. Within the tolerant atmosphere by wh…
- spirit in Tales of the Dandenongs Fourth Series#2342d still her heart she suddenly sat upright, and, with a look of glad surprise and wonder in her eyes, softly murmured: “Hulloa! . . . Boy!” Those there are would say that, at the last, a dormant cell of memory was unacc…
- devil in Tales of the Dandenongs Third Series#2341uaint; and witty too! Really, you cannot help laughing in spite of yourself. And she’s as quick as a flash of lightning. So fast, indeed, that you wonder how she gets her thoughts together in such a brief space of time.…
- devil in Tales of the Dandenongs Third Series#2340And so saying she winked at him in such a confidential way—and yet with such a dare-devil look on her face; that the boy sensed a game, and was instantly ready to play it.
- devil in Tales of the Dandenongs Third Series#2339“She says the funniest things, you know! Quaint; and witty too! Really, you cannot help laughing in spite of yourself. And she’s as quick as a flash of lightning. So fast, indeed, that you wonder how she gets her though…
- spirit in Tales of the Dandenongs First Series#2338of escape from him. The impact was severe enough to leave her slightly stunned. It was, therefore, some little time before she could sit up and apprehensively look around for her assailant. To her great joy he was nowhe…
- giant in Tales of the Dandenongs First Series#2337a spurt she therefore made for a giant gum tree near at hand, thinking that, by dodging behind it, she could double back and reach the house ahead of him. But he was far too swift of foot, and, just as she reached the t…
- spirit in Tales of the Dandenongs First Series#2336t “the professor” was very weak; so weak that he could scarcely offer a protest. He himself had been to blame, and he, therefore, ought to meet the costs of attention. As the doctor shook his head the patient murmured t…
- giant in Tales of the Dandenongs First Series#2335managed to escape from his grasp. With fear to aid her speed, she turned and ran for the road, hoping that some passer-by might come to her rescue. She had barely started, however, before she realised that he was out-pa…
- giant in Tales of the Dandenongs First Series#2334day so that ye can see her!” * * * * * * * Four years prior to the conversation just recorded Donald McIvor, the baker, had asked Nellie Moir, the waitress at the hotel, to marry him. They had been friends from the day…
- fairy in Tales of the Dandenongs First Series#2333hums about it at a later stage. The outcome was that two days afterwards the four of them came along, and on Bobby’s urgent appeal the tale was re-read! * * * * * * * The reading of the first story led to remarkable res…
- little woman in Tales of the Dandenongs Fourth Series#1470to recall how he had allowed himself to overhear her most private thoughts and desires. And the more he thought about the matter the more clearly he realised that he “hadn’t played the game!” That—in his Code of Ethics—…
- little woman in Tales of the Dandenongs Fourth Series#1469n the corner. Caught sight of your white apron. It seemed a bit homelike, an’ I thought I’d come in an’ ask if I could sleep on your verandah to-night. When I got up to your door I heard you cryin’, so I tip-toed round…
- little woman in Tales of the Dandenongs Fourth Series#1468y heard in the garden. Truth to tell, her voice was so carried out, and thus it came about that—during her prayer—into the window casement a head was quietly thrust, and a pair of keen eyes, together with an equally kee…
- ghost in Tales of the Dandenongs Fourth Series#1467ickly as possible. When Jim came to the bedside of his wife she received him as quietly as if he had been expected. Molly’s explanations passed unheeded. It was evident that her thoughts as well as her eyes were upon h…
- giant in Tales of the Dandenongs Fourth Series#1466Scott!” “Good-bye! ‘Sunset’” THE boy stood stock still— and listened. He had just imitated a Lyre Bird’s call, and appeared to be waiting for its echo, or a reply. Round about him there was a thick forest. The trees wer…
- spirit in Tales of the Dandenongs Third Series#1465ther! Every hour, every minute that she remains with me now will be a heartache for both of us. It is better that the parting should take place at once!” These brave words—although quietly spoken—did not hide from Fathe…
- spirit in Tales of the Dandenongs Third Series#1464is wife and his business came to be shamefully neglected. * * * * * * * * * Unrecognised by either of them, the trouble began as soon as the honeymoon was over. Because of his abilities as an entertainer, invitations to…
- witch in Tales of the Dandenongs Third Series#1463an be y’r son’s Mother—an’ tend him—an’ do f’r him—an’ love him till ye die!” And, as two big tears of joy welled into her eyes, she added: “Oh! Father in Heav’n! ’Tis thankful I am—wid all me sowl!... Pl’ase don’t let…
- witch in Tales of the Dandenongs Third Series#1462it!” Kate firmly retorted. And she quickly turned to the counter, picked a ring from the tray and added: “There ye are me honey! Half the price, an’ just as good! Put it on me finger! an’ may the blessin’s av Heav’n fol…
- witch in Tales of the Dandenongs Third Series#1461So saying—she switched off the light; and with a murmured: “Dear God—Good-night,”—she once more pressed the ring to her lips, and so fell asleep!!!
- witch in Tales of the Dandenongs Third Series#1460That night—after a most wonderful day—Kate lay in bed thinking of her good fortune. She had not switched off the electric light, and—looking at the ring as it shone upon her finger—she whispered to herself:
- spirit in Tales of the Dandenongs Third Series#1459These brave words—although quietly spoken—did not hide from Father Greenhill the deep emotional strain under which Mrs. Britten laboured in giving them utterance. Her entirely unselfish attitude revealed a spirit of gen…
- spirit in Tales of the Dandenongs Third Series#1458Unrecognised by either of them, the trouble began as soon as the honeymoon was over. Because of his abilities as an entertainer, invitations to social gatherings poured upon them. This manifestation of friendliness and…
- fairy in Tales of the Dandenongs Second Series#1457h below. Strange conformations and singular markings he was able to see—and perhaps slightly emphasise— in all manner of things. In his house were sticks and stones and roots; feathers and eggs and bark—besides other bu…
- little woman in Tales of the Dandenongs First Series#1414ys. Not infrequently they turned their thoughts to pleasure: sometimes in company with others. Thus it was that, on a certain Sunday, they joined a number of their “pals” in a char-a-banc picnic to Belgrave. About mid-d…
- witch in Fairy Tales from Australia#1413the wicked witch walks, and when she is angry there are great streaks of fire in them, but whoever finds that stone finds bad luck too.” “I don’t like dark colours,” said the little mermaid. “I should like to make blue…
- witch in Fairy Tales from Australia#1412n kisses good morning to Mother Sea it is rosy pink, and when he kisses her ‘goodnight’ it is fiery crimson.” “Well, this is a very wicked witch,” said the bird, “and she sits on the top of a rock and makes black opals.…
- witch in Fairy Tales from Australia#1411! Why, it’s a colour. Oh! no it isn’t a colour, but it’s a sort of colour.” “I have never seen any colour called black,” said the little mermaid. “Where I live it is all blue and green and silver and gold, and when the…
- witch in Fairy Tales from Australia#1410in a most beautiful country, where everything is gold.” “Oh! I want to see it all,” she cried, “and I am only a little mermaid; I can’t walk or fly. Dear lyre bird, take me up on your back, and let me fly with you all o…
- wizard in Australian Fairy Tales#1409hrough the garden they advanced Making for the Lawn! On they came! The Emus stately, Proudly, quietly, sedately; Followed by the Herons fine! Wombats, Wallabys and Dingoes; Grey Companion-Flamingoes;— ’Keets and Lories…
- spirit in Australian Fairy Tales#1408arching songs, as a rule, have a very brightening effect upon the singers. Words and music are alike intended to bring this about. Knowing this to be the case, and realising that as the long day stretched itself out, ma…
- giant in Australian Fairy Tales#1407he had, unthinkingly, left the carriage to get some flowers. Now, strewn about the desert over which she had been dragged, they all lay dead! The Prince at once resolved that she should have some others to take their pl…
- giant in Australian Fairy Tales#1406l sound asleep; or, to be quite accurate, all were asleep except the few guards posted at fairly distant intervals along the outer edges of the camp. Their duty was to watch out for any attack by possible enemies, such…
- spirit in Australian Fairy Tales#1405upon all who drink of them; for though the Prince had not said a word about it, they contain certain life-giving properties which bring to those who drink them the most enchanting results. It is because of these peculia…
- spirit in Australian Fairy Tales#1404indrops, and as these are very heavy for such wee folk to carry—especially in the teeth of a hot driving wind—they were somewhat longer in coming up than they should have been. Nevertheless they were not too late, and,…
- giant in Australian Fairy Tales#1403ourse of fifteen or twenty minutes— just as the stars began to peep at them through the gently swaying tree tops—they were all sound asleep; or, to be quite accurate, all were asleep except the few guards posted at fair…
- giant in Australian Fairy Tales#1402nts and Giant Killers. It is the world we knew so well when we, too, walked with fearful joy amid its mystic, thrilling groves. To dull and prosaic souls it does not exist, for, lacking imagination, they walk in outer d…
- spirit in Australian Fairy Tales#1401ed until the next day. Then, in the highest possible spirits, they set about their final march, singing with the greatest gusto as they went their famous marching chorus:— Left! Right! Left! Right! Soon will come the co…
- fairies in Australian Fairy Tales#1400though they do not vomit fire, as did the dreadful dragon of our childhood, one feels that, given a sporting chance, they would make that boastful beast curl up like a salted worm. As for the other Fairies, everybody wi…
- fairies in Australian Fairy Tales#1399very delightful beings, have had their habitat in far-off lands. Thanks to the researches of Mr. Hume Cook, we are now able to wander through the enchanted Bush with real Australian Fairy Princes and Princesses; share i…
- fairies in Australian Fairy Tales#1398outer darkness. Those fairy forms—so real to the vivid mind—are to them but the shadows of trees in the flickering light of the moon. Hitherto, the Fairies we have known, though very delightful beings, have had their ha…
- fairies in Australian Fairy Tales#1397t is the world in which the children of all the world live: the world of Bogies and Dragons, Fairy Princes and Princesses, Giants and Giant Killers. It is the world we knew so well when we, too, walked with fearful joy…
- fairy in Australian Fairy Tales#1396You are one of those who are not privileged to pass its magic portals. But it is a very real world for all that. It may indeed turn out to be no less real than this, which is the only one you deem worth knowing, and whi…
- fairy in Australian Fairy Tales#1395he Grape Vine’s Story When the Stork Called The Raindrop’s Story The Door Mat’s Story Clover Perfume’s Story Music’s Story The Moon’s Garden Party Preface The Stories in this little book have been set down almost in the…
- fairy in Australian Fairy Tales#1394Australian Fairy Tales Title: Australian Fairy Tales Author: Hume Cook eBook No.: 2100331h.html Language: English Date first posted: July 2021 Most recent update: July 2021 This eBook was produced by: Walter Moore View…
- fairy in Australian Fairy Tales#1393Australian Fairy Tales Title: Australian Fairy Tales Author: Hume Cook eBook No.: 2100331h.html Language: English Date first posted: July 2021 Most recent update: July 2021 This eBook was produced by: Walter Moore View…
- little man in Below And On Top and Other Stories#2446of it in their own outlandish way, indulging freely in the seductive opium, and holding high carouse over an extemporized fantan table, proceedings which made it evident that they thought they were getting to windward o…
- little man in Below And On Top and Other Stories#2445t at the group, and bristling fiercely, "which av ye dhirty haythen furriners cum up to me house lasht noight and shtole me pig Nancy? Which av ye is it, so't I kin bate him! ye thavin' hathins?" The placid Orientals su…
- little man in Below And On Top and Other Stories#2444remark, "and thin yez must get up av noights for more. Whin ye'r not atin' ye'r munchin' a schnack, bad cess t'ye." In order to provide the provender for his unreasonably hungry family, Mickey had been compelled to supp…
- bunyip in Below And On Top and Other Stories#2443tmosphere in his vicinity. Mr. Pope walked with the attitude of a gorilla, which amiable animal he also somewhat resembled in his habitual expression. His long arms swung loosely from his narrow shoulders, his face was…
- bunyip in Below And On Top and Other Stories#2442py roan horse trudging solemnly round and round the ring, he walked across to the hut to communicate his news to Aunt Jem, bearing himself with a gravity that became a worker with a grave responsibility and twenty shill…
- little man in Below And On Top and Other Stories#2441the little man into the light of day, handcuffed him, and led him off. The charge was sheep-stealing. There was no doubt of Bannon's guilt: one skin with the brand on it was found doing service as a rug on his bunk anot…
- spirits in Below And On Top and Other Stories#2440and the light was thrown upon the scowling face of the stranger. "What's yer name, mate?" The ghost replied with vigorous profanity. "I know him, I reekerlect!" and Tinker Smith thrust a crooked, accusing finger in the…
- spirits in Below And On Top and Other Stories#2439for Sim's ghost. Now the spirit's only chance of rescue lay in the possibility of there being somebody else in the world who cared for him. Dolf, they told him, was getting stronger, but he was not allowed to visit his…
- haunted in Below And On Top and Other Stories#2438the outrageousness of women in every walk of life. Of course this brought more ridicule on his devoted head, but it secured his object, and very soon after Miss Tooey's visits ceased. A short time later Barney was looki…
- ghosts in Below And On Top and Other Stories#2437d Wellington boots. The stranger stood with his right hand thrust lightly in his pocket, and his left toying with the point of his long iron-grey beard, and he smiled broadly under the profusion of hair on his weather-t…
- spirit in Below And On Top and Other Stories#2436loom, Kit, like a true child of the bush, reflected its spirit of light and joy, and darted hither and thither, with the mercurial gaiety of health and youth, mimicking the calls and tunes of the birds with marvellous f…
- spirit in Below And On Top and Other Stories#2435ing power Bart had was lost by this time in a passion of superstitious fear. He clutched the pump-handle once more, but it rose and fell loosely, with a clatter, and drew no water. With nothing for his hands to do, O'Br…
- spirit in Below And On Top and Other Stories#2434an' carried water from the shaft. There's manny a week's work done. Be me sowl, I believe he have been livin' there!" Brother Tresize held up a pickle bottle, in which there was much coarse gold. "They man have more'n t…
This collection contains 192 search-ready records. The complete record set remains discoverable through the paginated public record index.