[Editor: This letter to the editor from Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) was published in The Bulletin (Sydney, NSW), 22 August 1896. It was written in reply to two letters which appeared in The Bulletin, on 1 August 1896, and 15 August 1896.] “The Burns Myth.” “Tom Collins” … [Read more...] about “The Burns Myth” [by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy), 22 August 1896]
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The discovery of Christmas Reef [part 3 of 3; by “Tom Collins” (Joseph Furphy), 8 February 1908]
[Editor: This short story by “Tom Collins” (Joseph Furphy) was published in The Western Mail (Perth, WA), 8 February 1908. The story was printed in three parts; part 1 appeared on 25 January 1908, part 2 on 1 February 1908, and part 3 on 8 February 1908.] The discovery of … [Read more...] about The discovery of Christmas Reef [part 3 of 3; by “Tom Collins” (Joseph Furphy), 8 February 1908]
The discovery of Christmas Reef [part 2 of 3; by “Tom Collins” (Joseph Furphy), 1 February 1908]
[Editor: This short story by “Tom Collins” (Joseph Furphy) was published in The Western Mail (Perth, WA), 1 February 1908. The story was printed in three parts; part 1 appeared on 25 January 1908, part 2 on 1 February 1908, and part 3 on 8 February 1908.] The discovery of … [Read more...] about The discovery of Christmas Reef [part 2 of 3; by “Tom Collins” (Joseph Furphy), 1 February 1908]
The discovery of Christmas Reef [part 1 of 3; by “Tom Collins” (Joseph Furphy), 25 January 1908]
[Editor: This short story by “Tom Collins” (Joseph Furphy) was published in The Western Mail (Perth, WA), 25 January 1908. The story was printed in three parts; part 1 appeared on 25 January 1908, part 2 on 1 February 1908, and part 3 on 8 February 1908.] The discovery of … [Read more...] about The discovery of Christmas Reef [part 1 of 3; by “Tom Collins” (Joseph Furphy), 25 January 1908]
A vignette of Port Phillip [by “Tom Collins” (Joseph Furphy), September 1906
[Editor: This short story by “Tom Collins” (Joseph Furphy) was published in Steele Rudd’s Magazine (Brisbane, Qld.), September 1906.] A vignette of Port Phillip. (For Steele Rudd’s Magazine.) If the heaven of the hedonist be found (as some think) in idyllic conditions … [Read more...] about A vignette of Port Phillip [by “Tom Collins” (Joseph Furphy), September 1906
Works of Joseph Furphy (“Tom Collins”)
[Editor: This list contains various works by Joseph Furphy (1843-1912), who usually wrote as “Tom Collins”; for biographical information, click here.] Books by Joseph Furphy: 1903: Such is Life, Sydney: The Bulletin Newspaper Company [by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy)] 1916: … [Read more...] about Works of Joseph Furphy (“Tom Collins”)
Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 7, part 2]
[Editor: This is the second part of Chapter Seven of the novel Such is Life by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy). A glossary has been provided to explain various words and phrases that may be unfamiliar to modern readers.] Satan approached, carrying his negatively gifted rider, at … [Read more...] about Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 7, part 2]
Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 7, part 1]
[Editor: This is the first part of Chapter Seven of the novel Such is Life by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy). A glossary has been provided to explain various words and phrases that may be unfamiliar to modern readers.] Chapter VII The reader, however unruly under weaker … [Read more...] about Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 7, part 1]
Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 6, part 3]
[Editor: This is the third part of Chapter Six of the novel Such is Life by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy). A glossary has been provided to explain various words and phrases that may be unfamiliar to modern readers.] The cranky boundary rider’s little weatherboard hut, standing … [Read more...] about Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 6, part 3]
Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 6, part 2]
[Editor: This is the second part of Chapter Six of the novel Such is Life by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy). A glossary has been provided to explain various words and phrases that may be unfamiliar to modern readers.] The half-caste had cantered up to the horse-paddock gate, … [Read more...] about Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 6, part 2]
Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 6, part 1]
[Editor: This is the first part of Chapter Six of the novel Such is Life by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy). A glossary has been provided to explain various words and phrases that may be unfamiliar to modern readers.] Chapter VI SAT. FEB. 9. Runnymede. To Alf Jones’s. Not … [Read more...] about Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 6, part 1]
Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 5, part 2]
[Editor: This is the second part of Chapter Five of the novel Such is Life by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy). A glossary has been provided to explain various words and phrases that may be unfamiliar to modern readers.] “Same thought struck several of us, but it did n’t strike … [Read more...] about Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 5, part 2]
Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 5, part 1]
[Editor: This is the first part of Chapter Five of the novel Such is Life by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy). A glossary has been provided to explain various words and phrases that may be unfamiliar to modern readers.] Chapter V WED. JAN. 9. Trinidad Pad., per Sam Young. … [Read more...] about Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 5, part 1]
Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 4, part 3]
[Editor: This is the third part of Chapter Four of the novel Such is Life by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy). A glossary has been provided to explain various words and phrases that may be unfamiliar to modern readers.] I helped Tommy out of his embarrassment by an occasional … [Read more...] about Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 4, part 3]
Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 4, part 2]
[Editor: This is the second part of Chapter Four of the novel Such is Life by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy). A glossary has been provided to explain various words and phrases that may be unfamiliar to modern readers.] I never dealt better since I was a man. No one has dealt … [Read more...] about Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 4, part 2]
Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 4, part 1]
[Editor: This is the first part of Chapter Four of the novel Such is Life by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy). A glossary has been provided to explain various words and phrases that may be unfamiliar to modern readers.] Chapter IV SUN. DEC. 9. Dead Man’s Bend. Warrigal Alf … [Read more...] about Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 4, part 1]
Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 3, part 3]
[Editor: This is the third part of Chapter Three of the novel Such is Life by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy). A glossary has been provided to explain various words and phrases that may be unfamiliar to modern readers.] Approaching the house, I judged by the style of window … [Read more...] about Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 3, part 3]
Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 3, part 2]
[Editor: This is the second part of Chapter Three of the novel Such is Life by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy). A glossary has been provided to explain various words and phrases that may be unfamiliar to modern readers.] The longer I smoked, the more charmed I was with the … [Read more...] about Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 3, part 2]
Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 3, part 1]
[Editor: This is the first part of Chapter Three of the novel Such is Life by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy). A glossary has been provided to explain various words and phrases that may be unfamiliar to modern readers.] Chapter III FRI. NOV. 9. Charley’s Paddock. Binney. … [Read more...] about Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 3, part 1]
Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 2, part 2]
[Editor: This is the second part of Chapter Two of the novel Such is Life by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy). A glossary has been provided to explain various words and phrases that may be unfamiliar to modern readers.] I had a letter from him a month afterward, but as the … [Read more...] about Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 2, part 2]
Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 2, part 1]
[Editor: This is the first part of Chapter Two of the novel Such is Life by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy). A glossary has been provided to explain various words and phrases that may be unfamiliar to modern readers.] Chapter II When I undertook the pleasant task of writing … [Read more...] about Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 2, part 1]
Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 1, part 3]
[Editor: This is the third part of Chapter One of the novel Such is Life by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy). A glossary has been provided to explain various words and phrases that may be unfamiliar to modern readers.] Then I disposed my possum rug and saddle, took off my boots, … [Read more...] about Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 1, part 3]
Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 1, part 2]
[Editor: This is the second part of Chapter One of the novel Such is Life by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy). A glossary has been provided to explain various words and phrases that may be unfamiliar to modern readers.] A constrained silence fell on the grown-up children, till … [Read more...] about Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 1, part 2]
Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 1, part 1]
Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 1, part 1] [Editor: This is the first part of Chapter One of the novel Such is Life by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy). A glossary has been provided to explain various words and phrases that may be unfamiliar to modern … [Read more...] about Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [chapter 1, part 1]
Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [introduction]
[Editor: This is the introduction section of the novel Such is Life by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy). A glossary has been provided to explain various words and phrases that may be unfamiliar to modern readers.] Introduction Contrary to usage, these memoirs are published, … [Read more...] about Such is Life, by Tom Collins (Joseph Furphy) [introduction]