Harry and Jeff are poor brothers from London who board a ship to New Zealand for a new start. The voyage is difficult, with many passengers becoming seasick and some dying. Harry and Jeff work cleaning the ship's toilets. Upon arriving in New Zealand, they find work hunting animals and eventually build their own house over the course of a year, though the journey and initial living conditions are challenging.

1. By Harry G Connor H EARLY SETTLERS

10. The day after the first day Me and Jeff were looking for work . After the first hour or so we got a hunting job. After about a couple of months we had shot 2 sheep, 3 cows and 6 pigs. WORK