<p>This short story by Australian writer Barbara Baynton was made into a movie in 2019. It won two awards at the Canberra Film Festival. 
A young woman is alone with her infant in the Australian bush or outback while her husband is away working. One night she is stalked by a swagman or itinerant laborer and does everything in her power to save herself and her baby.

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This short story by Australian writer Barbara Baynton was made into a movie in 2019. It won two awards at the Canberra Film Festival. A young woman is alone with her infant in the Australian bush or outback while her husband is away working. One night she is stalked by a swagman or itinerant laborer and does everything in her power to save herself and her baby.

The Chosen Vessel by Barbara Baynton

Welcome to Stories where each week I narrate a short story by a good writer. Maybe you are a fan of true crime. I love a good true crime story too. But sometimes you've got to take a break. You've got to have some vegetables with that meat or meat with your vegetables. Whatever you're in to, take a minute to relax, sit back and listen to some of the best stories ever written. You can listen to Stories on Tik Tok, Youtube, Amazon Music, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, I Heart Radio and Instagram. And if you like this podcast, please write a review. Thank you for listening.

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The Chosen Vessel by Barbara Baynton

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