Character guide

Hugh Gordon

major

Also known as Hugh, Gordon, Poor Hugh

A young Englishman who travels to Australia to claim an inheritance and falls in love.

Gavan Blake

major

Also known as Blake, Mr. Blake, Gavan

A cynical lawyer who becomes entangled in the affairs of the Gordon family.

Charlie Gordon

major

Also known as Charles Gordon, old Gordon

The patriarch of the Gordon family, owner of a remote cattle station.

Red Mick Donohoe

major

Also known as Red Mick, Mick Donohoe, Michael Donohoe

A fiery Irish bushman and rival to the Gordon family.

Mr. Carew

supporting

Also known as Carew, Wild, The Wild Cattle Carew

A mysterious and rugged bushman known for his skill with wild cattle.

Ellen Harriott

supporting

Also known as Ellen

A young woman who becomes a governess and love interest.

Peggy Donohoe

supporting

Also known as Peggy Keogh, Keogh, Peggy

A spirited Irish woman and member of the Donohoe clan.

Old Grant

supporting

Also known as Grant, Miss Grant

An elderly landowner and neighbor to the Gordons.

Mr. Pinnock

supporting

Also known as Pinnock

A bumbling and comedic character who causes trouble.

Patrick Henry Considine

major

Also known as Considine, Pat, Paddy, old Considine

A missing heir whose fate drives much of the plot.

William Considine

supporting

Also known as William Patrick Considine, Billy, the missing Considine

The son of Patrick Considine, also sought after for inheritance.

Maggie Donohoe

supporting

Also known as Maggie, Peggy Donohoe

A young woman from the Donohoe family, involved in romantic entanglements.

Tommy Prince

supporting

Also known as Prince

A young Aboriginal stockman and loyal friend.

Poss

supporting

A resourceful and loyal Aboriginal servant.

Mary Grant

major

Also known as Mary, Grant

The heiress to the Grant fortune, central to the marriage plot.

Mrs. Gordon

supporting

Also known as Dear Mrs. Gordon

The matriarch of the Gordon family, concerned with her sons' futures.

Miss Harriott

minor

Also known as Harriott

Ellen's aunt or relative, a minor presence.

Binjie

minor

An Aboriginal stockman and tracker.

Mr. Manasseh

minor

Also known as Manasseh

A Jewish merchant and moneylender in the bush.

Old Paddy Keogh

minor

Also known as Paddy Keogh, Patrick Henry Keogh

An old Irishman and father figure to some characters.

The Bo'sun

minor

Also known as Bo'sun

A sailor-like character who appears in the bush.

Mr. Grant

minor

Also known as Grant

A relative of Mary Grant, involved in legal matters.

Patsy Donohoe

minor

Also known as Pat Donohoe, Patti

A member of the Donohoe family, often in trouble.

Jim Carew

minor

A relative of Mr. Carew, briefly mentioned.

William Grant

minor

Also known as Billy, Grant

A young man from the Grant family.

Bully Grant

minor

Also known as old Bully

A rough and intimidating member of the Grant clan.

Pike

minor

A stockman or laborer on the station.

Dan

minor

A minor character, possibly a stockman.

Johnny

minor

Also known as Flash Jack, Flash

A flashy and unreliable character.

Mrs. Connellan

minor

Also known as Connellan

A neighbor and friend of the Gordon family.

Martin Doyle

minor

Also known as Doyle

An Irishman and occasional worker.

W. G. Grant

minor

Also known as Grant

A relative of the Grant family, possibly a lawyer.

Peter

minor

A servant or stockman.

J. Redshaw

minor

Also known as Redshaw

A minor character, possibly a tradesman.

The Judge

minor

The presiding judge in a legal case.

Gillespie

minor

Also known as Gillespie of Balliol

A friend from England, mentioned in conversation.

Ah Loy

minor

A Chinese cook or servant.

The Priest

minor

A Catholic priest who appears in the bush.

Old Man Grant

minor

Also known as Grant

The elderly patriarch of the Grant family.

Billy the Bully

minor

Also known as Bill, Will, old Bully

A rough character, possibly a stockman.

Thomas Nettleship

minor

Also known as Tommy

A minor character, possibly a visitor.

The Doctor

minor

A medical doctor who treats injuries.

Bosthoon Doyle

minor

Also known as Doyle

An Irishman known for foolish behavior.

Stuffer

minor

A minor character, possibly a nickname.

Gav

minor

A nickname for Gavan Blake, used informally.

Margaret Donohoe

minor

Also known as Peg

A female member of the Donohoe family.

Reeves

minor

A servant or employee at the station.

Emily

minor

A young woman, possibly a servant.

George Hunter

minor

Also known as George, Mr. George Hunter

A visitor or neighbor.

Nugget

minor

A minor character, possibly a child or stockman.

Mrs. Donohoe

minor

The matriarch of the Donohoe family.

Lucy

minor

A young woman, possibly a servant.

Chaney

minor

A minor character, possibly a stockman.

Gentle Annie

minor

Also known as Annie

A horse or a minor female character.

Kiley

minor

Owner of a hotel or pub in the bush.

Father Kelly

minor

Also known as Father

A Catholic priest who performs services.

Martin Donohoe

minor

Also known as Martin, Donohoe

A member of the Donohoe family.

Jerry the Swell

minor

Also known as Jerry

A flashy character from the city.

Andrew Gordon

minor

Also known as Andrew

A relative of the Gordon family.

Ned

minor

A minor character, possibly a stockman.

Briney Donohoe

minor

A member of the Donohoe family.

Gannon

minor

A minor character, possibly a policeman.

Close Up

minor

Also known as old Close Up

A horse or a minor character.

Omadhaun Doyle

minor

Also known as Bosthoon

An Irishman known for foolishness.

Carrotty Peg

minor

Also known as old Peg

A minor female character with red hair.

Hopkins

minor

A minor character, possibly a servant.

Mr. Bouncer

minor

A minor character, possibly a visitor.