155 - South Australia (Doerflinger Version) - Capstan Shanty

"South Australia", is usually sung at capstan (anchor) and pumps. Here version from William Main Doerflinger's book "Shantymen And Shantyboys" (1951). And we have another name for a list of great shantymen, from who William Doerflinger gained this song: William Laurie of Sailors' Snug Harbor.
Unfortunately, Doerflinger recorded only one stanza of this beautiful version.
"Shanties from the Seven Seas" by Stan Hugill (1st ed p 195).


South Australia (Doerflinger Version)


Oh, in South Australia where I was born,
   - Heave away! Haul away!
In South Australia round Cape Horn,
   - I'm bound for south Australia!

   - Heave away, you Ruler King
   - Heave away! Haul away!
   - Heave away, don't you hear me sing?
   - We're bound for South Australia!