Our South Australian farmers left their holdings in the hands of their wives and children too young to take with them, but almost all of them returned to grow grain and produce to send to Victoria. — Catherine Helen Spence Copy Share Image
I had only two offers of marriage in my life, and I refused both. — Catherine Helen Spence Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
As we grew to love South Australia, we felt that we were in an expanding society, still feeling the bond to the motherland, but… — Catherine Helen Spence Copy Share Image
I had learned what wealth was, and a great deal about production and exchange for myself in the early history of South Australia -… — Catherine Helen Spence Copy Share Image
Even before the discovery of copper South Australia had turned the corner. — Catherine Helen Spence Copy Share Image
After the break up of the municipality and the loss of his income my father lost health and spirits. — Catherine Helen Spence Copy Share Image
Nothing is insignificant in the history of a young community, and - above all - nothing seems impossible. — Catherine Helen Spence Copy Share Image
Drinking habits were very prevalent among men, and were not in any way disgraceful, unless excessive. — Catherine Helen Spence Copy Share Image
A glass of whisky in Scotland in the thirties cost less than a cup of tea. — Catherine Helen Spence Copy Share Image
I had seen Adelaide the dearest and the cheapest place to live in. — Catherine Helen Spence Copy Share Image
My return to London introduced me to a wider range of society. — Catherine Helen Spence Copy Share Image
