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    Craig survives the mine field

    enJuly 05, 2022
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    About this Episode

    Craig was a happy go lucky 19 year old when an accident changes his life forever.

    Forced to pay off a debt he decides to go work as a miner in Western Australia.

    What was a temporary gig to get cash becomes a ten year career avoiding responsibility, danger and exhaustion.

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