Character guide

Harry Heathcote

major

Also known as Harry, Mr. Harry, Heathcote, Master Heathcote, young Heathcote

Owner of Gangoil station, a determined and proud young squatter.

Giles Medlicot

major

Also known as Mr. Medlicot, Medlicot

A mill owner and neighbor, initially at odds with Harry Heathcote.

Kate Daly

supporting

Also known as Kate, poor Kate

Harry Heathcote's sister, living with him at Gangoil.

Mrs. Heathcote

supporting

Also known as young Heathcote

Harry Heathcote's wife, supportive and concerned for her family.

Jacko

supporting

A loyal but rough stockman working for Harry Heathcote.

Bill Nokes

supporting

Also known as Nokes, Mr. William Nokes, Mr. Nokes

A disgruntled former employee of Harry, causing trouble.

Boscobel

supporting

Also known as V Boscobel

A neighbor and friend of Harry Heathcote.

Old Brownbie

supporting

Also known as Brownbie, the Brownbies, Mr. Brownbie

Patriarch of the Brownbie family, a rival squatter.

George Brownbie

supporting

Also known as Georgie Brownbie, Georgie

Son of Old Brownbie, involved in conflicts with Harry.

Joe Brownbie

supporting

Also known as Joe

Another son of Old Brownbie, part of the family feud.

Jerry Brownbie

supporting

Also known as Jerry, Mr. Jerry

A younger Brownbie, often causing mischief.

Old Bates

minor

Also known as Bates, Mr. Bates

An elderly neighbor and friend to the Heathcotes.

Mrs. Medlicot

minor

Also known as old Mrs. Medlicot, Poor Mrs. Medlicot

Giles Medlicot's mother, a kind but frail woman.

Mrs. Growler

minor

The Heathcotes' housekeeper at Gangoil.

Karl Bender

minor

Also known as Karl, Bender

A German laborer working for Harry Heathcote.

Bos

minor

A stockman or laborer on the station.

Mickey O'Dowd

minor

Also known as Mickey, O'Dowd

An Irish stockman working for Harry.

Sergeant Forrest

minor

A police sergeant who investigates disturbances.

Sing Sing

minor

A Chinese cook or servant at Gangoil.

Picky

minor

A young boy or servant on the station.

Jack Brownbie

minor

Also known as Jack

Another son of the Brownbie family.

Abraham

minor

A worker or neighbor mentioned in passing.

Miss Daly

minor

Likely a relative or visitor, possibly Kate's aunt.