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Banjo Paterson

(1864 - 1941)

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.

7 min read · Rating: R · Read story

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.

9 min read · Rating: R · Read story

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.

8 min read · Rating: PG · Read story

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.

7 min read · Rating: PG · Read story

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.

9 min read · Rating: PG · Read story

The Amateur Gardener

The first step in amateur gardening is to sit down and consider what good you are going to get by it.

8 min read · Rating: PG · Read story

The Bullock

A description of the typical Australian bullock and the struggles of working with them on remote stations in Queensland.

10 min read · Rating: PG · Read story

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...

17 min read · Rating: PG-13 · Read story

The Cat

A cat's true character and enjoyment of life is often misunderstood by humans.

6 min read · Rating: PG · Read story

The Dog

A dog's work is important and fulfilling, and dogs in the country have a purpose while town dogs are a nuisance.

6 min read · Rating: G · Read story

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.

5 min read · Rating: PG · Read story

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.

8 min read · Rating: PG-13 · Read story