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The snake who tried to start a new state

The snake who tried to start a new state

In Black and White · Herald Sun

October 12, 20221h 4m

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Show Notes

When a grand plan was hatched for a breakaway Australian state centred around Mildura, the town jumped at the chance to sever ties with Melbourne.

But the ambitious bid collapsed when the ostentatious “American” spruiking the idea had his dark past exposed.

Author David Nichols tells the story.

More about David’s book: https://uwap.uwa.edu.au/products/the-alert-grey-twinkling-eyes-of-c-j-degaris

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