Thirsty Island
Thirsty Island by Banjo Paterson Travellers approaching a bush township are sure to find some distance from the town a lonely public-house waiting by the
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Thirsty Island by Banjo Paterson Travellers approaching a bush township are sure to find some distance from the town a lonely public-house waiting by the
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