Paul Mete Extra Part 1- Groote Island, Other places in NT, Jim's story

02/11/2025 9 min Episodio 545
Paul Mete Extra Part 1- Groote Island, Other places in NT, Jim's story

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In this podcast Paul, in conversation with Lisa Rickert, recalls what life was like on Groote Island. He especially remembers a place called Umbakumba where he could get fresh prawns. But he disliked the humidity. From there he was sent  briefly to Jim Jim in Arnhem Land, and then on to New Guinea. He ultimately joined Henry Walker and was sent to Hays Creek, where he met up with a fellow worker called Jim - aka Hard Rock. He tells his story.

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