Community Quote by Catherine Helen Spence

“Nothing is insignificant in the history of a young community, and - above all - nothing seems impossible.”

Catherine Helen Spence

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I had only two offers of marriage in my life, and I refused both.

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I think I was well brought up, for my father and mother were of one mind regarding the care of the family.

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As we grew to love South Australia, we felt that we were in an expanding society, still feeling the bond to the motherland, but…

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I had learned what wealth was, and a great deal about production and exchange for myself in the early history of South Australia -…

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Even before the discovery of copper South Australia had turned the corner.

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

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

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I look back to a happy childhood.

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A glass of whisky in Scotland in the thirties cost less than a cup of tea.

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I had seen Adelaide the dearest and the cheapest place to live in.

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My return to London introduced me to a wider range of society.

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The first issue of The Register was printed in London, and gave a glowing account of the province that was to be - its…

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