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Introduction

v

I.

Early days in Victoria

1

II.

Some first impressions of Melbourne

12

III.

Mostly concerning “Sauce for the Goose and Sauce for the Gander”

40

IV.

The working-man and the work-a-day world

71

V.

The working-women of Melbourne, and in particular the char-lady

117

VI.

Victorian youth

146

VII.

Alien life

173

VIII.

The amusements and the arts

199

IX.

Rural life, mountain, and forest

229

X.

Of the country and climate, and of Melbourne gardens

253

XI.

Primitive Victoria

276