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Fred Bartley Broken Hill 1973 Tune: Only a Button Between You and Disgrace Packer The ScabHe was caught in the big mine officeSurrounded by police and scabs, He gazed out into the township Watching the trams and cabs. Then came the relief of pickets, Then up went cheer after cheer And the band it struck up 'Bill Baile/ And he fancied these words he could hear: You are a scab, a loyalist to the mine You scabbed on your workmates For not falling into line. You drive the big mine lorry You bend your head with shame You're afraid to look at your workmates And Packer is your name. |