Those Wild Abos of the Manning River era report
A Wingham Chronicle piece recalls a SMH 1848 report claiming Manning River aborigines armed with firearms attacked settlers. It notes a Fenwick Brothers cattle drive and a house on the river, later abandoned due to hostile actions. The author muses on frontier realities and local memory.
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Show Me or The Lesson Learnt A Year Ago
A reminiscence recalling a costly past mistake linked to a shared party memory. The speaker cites a Christmas show where Mary disrupted performances, leading to social consequences and a ban on future appearances. The verse hints at embarrassment, memories, and lingering restraint from returning to public singing events.
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