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Desperate wish for Ben Hall in Carcaran era tribute
A fragmented reminiscence of bushranging days around Carcaran and Canenar with Ben Hall Mickey Burke Johnny Vane and Frank Gardiner named among notable robbers. It notes a festival for the event and references local families and settlements connected to early colonial land grants and figures like Lord Nehan. The text blends place names and historical figures in a murky panorama.
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Mickey Burke
Johnny Vane
Frank Gardiner
Chetden
Manduram
Lord Nehan
Rothery
Ile Dietray
Commbing Park
Ile
Thos Lelp