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1896
Bryan the Tramp
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A Melbourne villain and his mate Johan rob a widow of the letter and one pound sent her by her poor, weak but good son Humphrey who is selling his farm. The thieves then go to the township where one enters the house as a tramp. They murder the brother for his money and impersonation follows. A faithful old servant, a hearty farmer and daughter and a trooper catch them ... (PB)
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- Country towns,
- Melbourne, Victoria,
- 1880s
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