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A man named McGuinness and his wife are leaving Australia because the / man can get no work, though his wife is offered plenty of employment at / washing and cooking.
Oh, it's dreadful to think in a country like this / With its chances for work--and enjoyment / That a man like McGuinness was certain to miss / Whenever he tried for employment.