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The Falkuša

For its characteristics of toughness and strength, the traditional gajeta falkuša was made only with cypress wood from the volcanic island of Svetac. The keel was made of oak and the shell of larch.

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Jack Bellamy poles his last fish at 88

Pole fishing might have been full of adventure, but it was also a dangerous industry. A memorial for those lost at sea lists more than 50 fishers who never returned to shore, including whole boats. Among the names is Mr Bellamy's brother, Keith.

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Aralla-Allara.The early years.

The Tasmanian Board of Sea Fisheries, administered by the Tasmanian Police in these early years, agreed. Alfred Blore was commissioned to do the design and he was soon meeting with Challenger to adapt a fast, seaworthy design for patrol of the rugged Tasmanian coast. 

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Dugga

I have heard Dugga speak over the years and been enthralled by his story telling and depth of knowledge acquired over years of being out, working the same stretch of water.

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