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 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
