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Poem Found with Swagman Dying in West Queensland
A fragment from THE CLONCURRY ADVOCATE describes a poem found among a swagman's effects in western Queensland. The speaker glories in carefree freedom and drinking, laughing at power and virtue as death nears, with lines invoking wine, love, and ruined youth. A separate sports note records an Mt Isa Rugby League protest upheld after Army led 3 nil. Mines scored late while key players impressed in forward and back lines.
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Queensland
Isa News
Army
Mines
Mt. Isa
Nankerville
Dempster
Ryan
Cox
Synnott
Grant
Bax
McMahon