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The Bunyip Tales and Camp Gossip at Red Ridges
In Number Four camp near Red Ridges the bunyip rumor stirs fear after Old Mat Patterson’s murder. Joe Hird and others spin wild ghost stories while stockmen discuss saddles, horses, and a dangerous camp mood. The scene blends talk of a rogue inside the community with the eerie night sounds and a horse’s collapse, preserving the tense frontier atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mat Patterson
Isast
Miniertoun
Usteee
Gulaul
Jack
Abe
Charlie
Clarence
Ewan Neck Ned
Gilligan
Joe Hird
Joe
An- Alimdeinieht
Curlena
Alwaye
Slovk
Bert
Willy
Welstig Watt
Teag
Troy
Ibs
Ernie
Joe Peirels
Pei
Cheliy Creek
Eliol
Cole Weller
Lie Eliase
Reurer
Will
Aniel
Chagny
Chilligus Morgen
Ile
Suillean