What May Happen to a Man in Victoria

What May Happen to a Man in Victoria is a 1878 Australian play by E.C. Martin.^[1]

Martin was a journalist who would later write a play about Ned Kelly, Ostracised.^[2] This play was his first and was based on the real life of an Italian charcoal-burner, Biondiette, found guilty of murdering his mate who was condemned and hanged on circumstantial evidence.^[3]

The Australasian said "It is a good play of the sensation order, and it has some excellent points. "^[4]

The Age called it "a good effective drama of its kind."^[5]

The Advocate called it "a good acting drama."^[6]

The Leader said "the language is forcible, the interest of the action is well kept up, and does not exceed the licence accorded to the dramatist to create effects by the introduction of sensational incidents. "^[7]