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Newspaper

Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Nov 07, 1947

Page

10

Seassley Faults Story Of A Misleading Escape Tale

A confused synopsis suggests Seassley claims to be an innocent tool in a “green wash” scheme and describes fatigue and peril during an attempted departure. The letter mocks Smiley’s account of a fugitive’s supposed journey and the ensuing tension.

Seassley bin Mwa Nerth Dinane Solley Senet Letter Smiley Betiee

Smiley faces trap as boundary rider plans a meeting

In a tense scene Smiley suspects the boundary rider Beardy will take him to overseer McVitty to verify his tale. Beardy hints the boss controls food rations and Smiley fears exposure as they plan to visit the homestead that afternoon.

Sundowner Kid Escapes to a Queensland Station

Smiley, known as the Sundowner Kid, is taken to the homestead by Beardy Bill and overseer McVitty. At the station he roughs out life, milks cows, and helps with hunts while fearing pursuit. A vicious snake attack breaks the calm as Smiley is bitten in the calf and treated by McVitty.

Beardy Smiley Beardy Bill MecWitt Boundary Murrumbilla McVitty Mar- Tumbilla Tucker-Time Sundowner Tucker Doss Bluey Joe Sini Billy Brisbane Jey

Join Now and Help to Stabilise Your Own Industry

A call to action urges professionals to unite and support measures aimed at stabilising their sector. Leaders emphasize collaboration, shared standards, and practical steps to weather market volatility and restore confidence among workers and firms.

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