Some Everyday Folk and Dawn

Set in a small Australian town during the women's suffrage movement, the story humorously explores the dynamics of a local election. Two male candidates emerge: one adopts a flirtatious approach as the "women's" candidate, while the other aggressively asserts his masculinity as the "men's" candidate. The novel's rambling style enhances its comedic elements, highlighting the absurdities of gender politics and societal expectations in a lighthearted yet insightful manner.