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The Curse of Australia describes a down and out journey
A narrator recounts leaving Buasexcatreet and heading to the Wynyard Squire pub in a grim voyage for work. He bums fare after losing money, trades his hat and watch for food, camps by a water hold, shares billy tea with a lone traveler, and seeks shelter with a country woman who offers meal and kindness in a harsh period. The tale ends with gratitude for human kindness amid hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tye
Bob Matthews
Harry Falkiner
Wynyard Squire
Bob
Barry
Sy Wa
Mat
Coole