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From Porstmouth in 87
Low on ammunition
By Rio de Janeiro
Muskets still not fixed yet
Blacksmith had not tools
Sent for supplies
Smallpox is in bottles
But nothing else arrived

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It was only ever just in case
Strike it off the record
You could wipe out the whole race
Strike it off the record

January 88
First fleet arrived
Soldiers were unfit
Went missing or were dying
We dragged nets across the harbour
Cut off food supply
Smallpox is in bottles
As the natives mobilise

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Have to reload every shot
Muskets were inaccurate
Aboriginals became accustomed
Less prone to scattering
Blankets could be infested
Strategically placed
Smallpox is in bottles
On the ship just in case

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from The Dandy at the End of the World, released November 26, 2022

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The Songs of Tom Smith is a recording and performance project created by Tom in 2012. It has a large pool of musicians across Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide.

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