Probably my mother's life was ...

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

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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
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
The first issue of The Register was printed in London, and gave a glowing account of the province that was to be - its climate, its resources, the sound principles on which it was founded.
 Catherine Helen Spence
After the break up of the municipality and the loss of his income my father lost health and spirits.
 Catherine Helen Spence