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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1947
Page
10
In a plains town Smiley seeks a gun from Mick and Pat twin brothers named Henry and Gerald Flaxman. The boys argue over responsibility as they plan a training shoot with limited rounds while Sergeant Flaxman admonishes them from the police station nearby.
Smiley and twins Mick and Pat handle a 22 rifle under a sergeant’s wary supervision. Smiley aims at Pat and Mick but the sergeant stops him, insisting the gun is always loaded. Smiley collapses in pain as the weapon is knocked aside and safety concern rises.
Smiley leaves the police station nursing a bruised wrist and vows vengeance after a harsh warning. Blues friend consoles yet warns against treachery as drought heat drives them toward the Warrego waterholes where an impulsive plan grows.
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