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    <title>Balls and Chains by Ted Egan</title>
    <description>Balls and Chains is a musical set in the convict era in Australia and the British Isles by the acclaimed Ted Egan. Ted, an Australian National Living Treasure, is well known for his prolific musical works which you can find on your favourite service, be it iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon or any other. Ted is podcasting Balls and Chains with a view to making it available to people who wish to perform or present it. Please enjoy!</description>
    <copyright>2023</copyright>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 21 May 2023 13:35:10 +0000</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 21 May 2023 13:31:12 +0000</pubDate>
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