Banjo Paterson
Concerning a Dog-fight
Dog-fighting is still carried on near Sydney, despite being illegal, and the story describes a fight between two trained bull-terriers.
Concerning a Steeplechase Rider
A steeplechase rider in Australia faces the dangerous and precarious life of racing over rigid obstacles. The story explores the risks, challenges, and moral dilemmas faced by the riders.
Dan Fitzgerald Explains
The circus is in siesta mode, with the animals enjoying their free time. Dan Fitzgerald, a horse trainer, explains the different types of horses used in the circus and their training methods.
His Masterpiece
Greenhide Billy, the biggest liar in the district, tells a tale of his wild adventures in the Northern Territory, impressing his fellow station-hands.
Sitting in Judgment
A chaotic show ring event where horses, cattle, and other animals compete and are judged by three individuals with different judging methods.
The Amateur Gardener
The first step in amateur gardening is to sit down and consider what good you are going to get by it.
The Bullock
A description of the typical Australian bullock and the struggles of working with them on remote stations in Queensland.
The Cast-iron Canvasser
Sloper and Dodge, publishers and printers, are in distress as their canvassers are being attacked. They come across an inventor who offers them a cast-iron canvasser that can walk, talk, and...
The Cat
A cat's true character and enjoyment of life is often misunderstood by humans.
The Dog
A dog's work is important and fulfilling, and dogs in the country have a purpose while town dogs are a nuisance.
The Dog -- as a Sportsman
The story explores the different roles and characteristics of dogs, from working dogs to sporting dogs, and their dedication to their craft.
The Downfall of Mulligan's
The sporting men of Mulligan's are known for their cunning ways, but they meet their match when they try to swindle a priest in a game of poker.