Catherine Helen Spence

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

— Catherine Helen Spence

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

— Catherine Helen Spence

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

— Catherine Helen Spence

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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 eager to develop a perfect society, in the land of our adoption. ↗

— Catherine Helen Spence

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

— Catherine Helen Spence

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

— Catherine Helen Spence

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

— Catherine Helen Spence

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

— Catherine Helen Spence

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I look back to a happy childhood. ↗

— Catherine Helen Spence

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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. ↗

— Catherine Helen Spence

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