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Date: 1967 Place: Mount Mulligan, Atherton area, Mareeba - Atherton - Ravenshoe area, Ingham - Cairns area, Queensland,
Issue Details: First known date: 1996... 1996 Flying
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Dempsey recalls how he went on a work-related trip in a light plane flown by a friend. Despite advice to the contrary, the friend decided the windy weather was not so bad as to prevent them flying out. After an initial aborted attempt, a sack of potatoes is used to comic and potentially dangerous effect to balance the plane in the wind.

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Last amended 3 Sep 2009 10:22:26
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  • Dalby, Dalby - Jandowae - Bowenville area, Darling Downs, Queensland,
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