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South to North
Episode 9  |  ABC  |  November 15, 1991

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7-8 9-10
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Bill Peach reports on the race to cross Australia from south to north. Both South Australia and Victoria wanted to capture this honour for themselves.

Bill Peach reports on the race to cross Australia from south to north. Both South Australia and Victoria wanted to capture this honour for themselves.

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