Recollections of Bush Life in Australia

This was written in the mid 1800’s at time when Australia saw an influx of immigration from Europe and when England was sending some prisoners to Australia rather than to prisons. Haygarth shows us what it is like, and what it takes, to live in the Australian Bush. He shows us about the different life on a cattle/sheep station, living miles from the nearest neighbor, getting to town just a few times a year and that it may be several hundred miles away. From his own experiences relates dealings with BushRangers (thieves), building and running a station, breaking wild horses, helping neighbors in times of need. We learn about how disputes are settled, the wildlife and fauna of the bush, aboriginal customs, festivals and weapons. (Summary Kirk202) (6 hr 26 min)

Chapters

Introduction	9:58	Read by KirksVoice
Early Impressions of Australia	18:11	Read by KirksVoice
A Head Station in the Interior	21:22	Read by KirksVoice
Society in the Inland Districts	29:39	Read by KirksVoice
Report of Bushrangers	18:50	Read by KirksVoice
Sheep Farming	28:58	Read by KirksVoice
Bush Cattle	43:00	Read by KirksVoice
The Half-wild Horses of the Interior	29:28	Read by KirksVoice
Economy of a Station	22:59	Read by KirksVoice
An Invitation	15:27	Read by KirksVoice
First Visit From the Aborigines	31:19	Read by KirksVoice
Incidents of Daily Life	22:06	Read by KirksVoice
Character of Australian Scenery	43:36	Read by KirksVoice
The Overlanders	26:25	Read by KirksVoice
Female Society in the Bush	25:08	Read by KirksVoice

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very accurate description of then and some of which is still appropriate. Aussi…

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