On Our Selection

"On Our Selection," written by Steele Rudd (pseudonym for Arthur Hoey Davis), is a classic Australian literary piece that depicts country life in the late nineteenth century in a hilarious and tragic manner. Some stories are fascinating and fantastic, while others sneak up on you and draw you in. The story, which is set in the Australian bush, recounts the Rudd family's challenges and achievements while they try to make a living on their selection, piece of land handed their way by the government. Dad Rudd, a tenacious and resourceful figure, and the rest of his family endure the challenges of farming, unpredictable weather, and economic troubles.