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Bryan the Tramp single work   short story  
Is part of The Detective's Album Mary Fortune , Hugh Dalmore , Rex Grayson , A. C. Eiseman , M. Joseph Lynch , 1865 series - publisher
Issue Details: First known date: 1896... 1896 Bryan the Tramp
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A Melbourne villain and his mate Johan rob a widow of the letter and one pound sent her by her poor, weak but good son Humphrey who is selling his farm. The thieves then go to the township where one enters the house as a tramp. They murder the brother for his money and impersonation follows. A faithful old servant, a hearty farmer and daughter and a trooper catch them ... (PB)

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

  • Appears in:
    y separately published work icon The Australian Journal vol. 32 no. 379 December 1896 Z1068737 1896 periodical issue 1896 pg. 103-107
Last amended 24 Oct 2007 12:15:56
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  • Country towns,
  • Melbourne, Victoria,
  • 1880s
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