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... followed . All was well , but Tom waited till the blue smoke was bursting from the now heating and blackening fuse to a distance of an inch down its course . All was really well . He ran a few paces , then slowed to a fairly quick walk ...
... followed . All was well , but Tom waited till the blue smoke was bursting from the now heating and blackening fuse to a distance of an inch down its course . All was really well . He ran a few paces , then slowed to a fairly quick walk ...
Page 103
... followed held a tremendous eel population ; and if you bring Maoris and eels into contact you will have action , but not work . When the months with " r " in them came round and the eels were out , the grub - getting and eel - catching ...
... followed held a tremendous eel population ; and if you bring Maoris and eels into contact you will have action , but not work . When the months with " r " in them came round and the eels were out , the grub - getting and eel - catching ...
Page 123
... followed the log track and could be operated by Bob as he followed the log down . Yes , accidents could happen . With the horse attached to the hauler - rope one day , for instance , it was found that the hauler - driver had omitted to ...
... followed the log track and could be operated by Bob as he followed the log down . Yes , accidents could happen . With the horse attached to the hauler - rope one day , for instance , it was found that the hauler - driver had omitted to ...
Contents
1Arrival at Chaslands Page | 11 |
2Settling in and Making Friends | 16 |
3Visiting the Neighbours | 21 |
Copyright | |
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