While the Billy Boils · Character
Dave
A shearer and mate of the narrator.
minor
First appearance: the shearing of the cook s dog
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With The Narrator (friendship): Dave is a fellow swagman and companion of the narrator, sharing the road and campfire stories. With The Narrator (friendship): Dave is a fellow swagman and companion of the narrator,…
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- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Minor and Named Bush Characters
- Protagonist
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friendship · positive
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friendship · positive
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friendship · positive
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