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Fires, fate, and a shearing shed tale of Bill and Jimmy
In a remote outback shearing shed Bill the Ringer and Tarboy Jimmy join a raucous banter on Cowlish humor and youth. A crisis erupts as fire breaks out, trapping sheep and injuring the young Tarboy Jimmy while Bill aids the crew. Amid relief, Bill consoles the injured lad, and authorities discuss care and recognition for the brave act.
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Jimmy
Bill
Matilda
Mick
Shearer
Whalen
Billy
Tarsoy
Iameis
Viand
Bally
Ringer
Tortoy Jimmy
Spemsee
Shed-Boms
Alix Mupper
Hamda
Wislan
Bill the Ringer
Witalan
Harry Burtom
Harry
Black Range
Barton
Himedtt
Harry Barton
Opisios
Winten
BM Whalen
Bill Whalen
Bas
Jimeny