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A lucky Find of Tin single work   prose   humour  
Date: 1972 Place: Cairns, Cairns area, Ingham - Cairns area, Queensland,
Issue Details: First known date: 1996... 1996 A lucky Find of Tin
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An old miner recalls poking around a deserted mine and finding a forgotten billy can, filled with tin, that had been used as a counterweight. He cashed it in and was pleased with his windfall.

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Last amended 8 Sep 2009 12:30:02
Subjects:
  • Herberton area, Mareeba - Atherton - Ravenshoe area, Ingham - Cairns area, Queensland,
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