The Town Clerkship, however, was the means of giving me a lesson in electoral methods.

As we grew to love South Australia, we felt that we were in an expanding society, still feeling the bond to the motherland, but eager to develop a perfect society in the land of our adoption.

After the break up of the municipality and the loss of his income my father lost health and spirits.

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.

South Australia was the first community to give the secret ballot for political elections.

Drinking habits were very prevalent among men, and were not in any way disgraceful, unless excessive.

The Town Clerkship, however, was the means of giving me a lesson in electoral methods.