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... fish . A finger is then inserted in the gills and the capture is made . Of course , when a spear was carried , this would be pressed down on , and through , the thickest part of the flounder . A hand would then be worked under the fish ...
... fish . A finger is then inserted in the gills and the capture is made . Of course , when a spear was carried , this would be pressed down on , and through , the thickest part of the flounder . A hand would then be worked under the fish ...
Page 91
... fish in sugar - bags , fish tied on flax , and Bob McKelvie , as befitted the smallest member of the party , trailing a long pale ling . They arrived back at the hut to find Ike Herring waiting to deliver some observations on the rights ...
... fish in sugar - bags , fish tied on flax , and Bob McKelvie , as befitted the smallest member of the party , trailing a long pale ling . They arrived back at the hut to find Ike Herring waiting to deliver some observations on the rights ...
Page 130
... fish . " The question of a licence to fish did not trouble the lads there , and as time rolled on angling tended to be displaced by the more elastic " getting trout . " Lights appeared on the stream at night , and muffled shots were ...
... fish . " The question of a licence to fish did not trouble the lads there , and as time rolled on angling tended to be displaced by the more elastic " getting trout . " Lights appeared on the stream at night , and muffled shots were ...
Contents
1Arrival at Chaslands Page | 11 |
2Settling in and Making Friends | 16 |
3Visiting the Neighbours | 21 |
Copyright | |
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