Fitzroy, March 1867
Fitzroy, March 1867The gas lights lit the streets of Melbourne and surrounding areas at night, so venturing out when the sun went down was safer and easier than it was when Margaret first moved back to Melbourne twenty years ago. Her landlord, Joseph McGinty, had proven to be a considerate and caring gentleman and had taken an interest in her welfare. He often escorted her to outings on Saturday afternoons, or Sunday. This Saturday it was an evening outing, he was taking her to the theatre. She’d never been to the theatre and couldn’t remember the last time she had looked forward to something with such excitement. Joseph had made his fortune during the Gold Rush and bought properties, one which Margaret rented.1 He enjoyed the activities that came with plenty of dispos
