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... took a rest and ate some lunch , then took a wide circuit round the place of the kill just in case there were any more cattle about ; but nothing being seen , they decided to camp near the hanging bull . With bushman cunning , a site ...
... took a rest and ate some lunch , then took a wide circuit round the place of the kill just in case there were any more cattle about ; but nothing being seen , they decided to camp near the hanging bull . With bushman cunning , a site ...
Page 108
... took to the bush and reared wild calves , or were shot in hot blood after round - up operations extending to Tahakopa or the coast , whichever was the farthest . These were difficult times . Bill Beardman's still obstinately black beard ...
... took to the bush and reared wild calves , or were shot in hot blood after round - up operations extending to Tahakopa or the coast , whichever was the farthest . These were difficult times . Bill Beardman's still obstinately black beard ...
Page 119
George Edward Dewar. scout and general help , and Bob Shelton took the reins . They started as night was falling ... took him in to the hospital . " Bob's voice was calm and brave , for Bob was a brave man . He died trying to save a ...
George Edward Dewar. scout and general help , and Bob Shelton took the reins . They started as night was falling ... took him in to the hospital . " Bob's voice was calm and brave , for Bob was a brave man . He died trying to save a ...
Contents
1Arrival at Chaslands Page | 11 |
2Settling in and Making Friends | 16 |
3Visiting the Neighbours | 21 |
Copyright | |
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