The owners let the managers eventually earn a stake in the business.

Mr. Foelsche's reports show how, at Port Essington, the men will barter their lubras, and everything they possess, for square gin; and, in the south, restrictions have had to be placed upon the publicans to prevent them selling drink to the few natives that remain.

The pleasantest part of a man's life is generally that which passes in courtship, provided his passion be sincere, and the party beloved kind with discretion.

I had never known any haoles except Elmer and Marks and they were ice cold affairs. Everyone was always glad when their twice-a-month visit was pau. The very island seemed to sigh with relief […]