I look back to a happy childhood. Catherine Helen Spence backchildhoodhappy Change image and share on social
My pamphlet did not set the Torrens on fire. Catherine Helen Spence firepamphletset Change image and share on social
My brothers went to the parish school, one of the best in the county. Catherine Helen Spence brothercountyparish Change image and share on social
I think I was well brought up, for my father and mother were of one mind regarding the care of the family. Catherine Helen Spence bringcarefamily Change image and share on social
Drinking habits were very prevalent among men, and were not in any way disgraceful, unless excessive. Catherine Helen Spence disgracefuldrinkexcessive Change image and share on social
South Australia was the first community to give the secret ballot for political elections. Catherine Helen Spence australiaballotcommunity Change image and share on social
Probably my mother's life was prolonged beyond that of a long-lived family by her coming to Australia in middle life; and if I ever had any tendency to consumption, the climate must have helped me. Catherine Helen Spence australiaclimatecome Change image and share on social
I had seen Adelaide the dearest and the cheapest place to live in. Catherine Helen Spence adelaidecheapdear Change image and share on social
A glass of whisky in Scotland in the thirties cost less than a cup of tea. Catherine Helen Spence costcupglass Change image and share on social
The first issue of The Register was printed in London, and gave a glowing account of the province that was to be - its climate, its resources, the sound principles on which it was founded. Catherine Helen Spence accountclimatefound Change image and share on social
