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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 20, 1948
Page
9
A girl recalls her stolen Joe’s farm and a hidden treasure. Smiley lights a match to glimpse granny’s gold sovereigns while a wary grip guards the chest. The pair debate revealing the secret as coins gleam in flickering light then vanish into the yard and gate beyond.
Smiley greets Mr Quirk in shade near hospital hill as a hillside fire is fought by riders. Quirk invites him to discuss his bush book over cake at the hotel while Smiley recovers from the event and faces pressure from Stiffy about a gun linked to his future.
In a tense night scene Riley and Blue scheme to learn Granny’s hoard while Smiley grows tempted by a whispered secret. Smiley later confesses seeing Granny’s treasure of dubins, claiming a chest full of gold. The tale threads suspense with oath bound secrets and looming discovery.
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