The Mysteries of Mystery Island — Part Three
Forgotten Australia26 Heinä 2021

The Mysteries of Mystery Island — Part Three

As Mystery Island's cast and crew descend on Lord Howe Island, Brian Abbot has a secret plan to return to Sydney in his little motor launch Mystery Star. Why did he feel confident about making this dangerous trip? Likely because the Pup — sister ship to his vessel — had recently survived epic marine treks. But did Brian know the true fate of one of Pup’s skippers? To hear all eight parts of this series — along with bonus episodes — become a supporter at: patreon.com/forgottenaustralia

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