South Australia was the first community to give the secret ballot for political elections. — 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
As we grew to love south australia, we felt that we were in an expanding society — Catherine Helen Spence
Drinking habits were very prevalent among men, and were not in any way disgraceful, unless excessive. — Catherine Helen Spence
I count myself well educated, for the admirable woman at the head of the school which — Catherine Helen Spence
I had learned what wealth was, and a great deal about production and exchange for myself — Catherine Helen Spence
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
Nothing is insignificant in the history of a young community, and – above all – nothing seems impossible. — Catherine Helen Spence
Our south australian farmers left their holdings in the hands of their wives and children too young — Catherine Helen Spence
Probably my mother’s life was prolonged beyond that of a long-lived family by her coming to — Catherine Helen Spence
South australia was the first community to give the secret ballot for political elections. — Catherine Helen Spence
The first issue of the register was printed in london, and gave a glowing account of the province — Catherine Helen Spence
The town clerkship, however, was the means of giving me a lesson in electoral methods. — Catherine Helen Spence