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Unsung kayak hero makes Killcare his home - Oskar's epic voyage to be a prisoner

Author Alison Cartmill

Publisher Gosford Star

Date31 October 1991

Object numberANMS0542[015]

NameNewspaper

MediumInk on paper

ClassificationsEphemera

Credit LineANMM Collection Nancy Jean Steele Bequest

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DescriptionNewspaper clipping from the Gosford Star featuring an article about Oskar Speck, written by Alison Cartmill including four images and dated October 31, 1991.

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