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Thread #111796   Message #2360205
Posted By: Jim Dixon
07-Jun-08 - 03:14 PM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: Bound for Van Diemen's Island (J Purdon)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Transportation song 'cap in hand'
Try BOUND FOR VAN DIEMEN'S ISLAND. Spelling can be critical when using a search engine.

I couldn't find any lyrics or sound samples, though.

I did find the information that it was based on a poem by Jock Purdon (1925-1998).