My return to London introduced me to a wider range of society. Catherine Helen Spence introducelondonrange Change image and share on social
Nothing is insignificant in the history of a young community, and - above all - nothing seems impossible. Catherine Helen Spence communityhistoryimpossible 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
After the break up of the municipality and the loss of his income my father lost health and spirits. Catherine Helen Spence breakfatherhealth Change image and share on social
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
