Whicker's Walkabout They're Dishing Out Money Here - For Nothing! (Season 1, Episode 8)
TV Episode | 26 min

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Whicker's Walkabout

They're Dishing Out Money Here - For Nothing! (Season 1, Episode 8)

TV Episode | 26 min

In early 1970, three Aborigines sold their desert claim in Western Australia for £50. Six weeks later that stake was valued on the world's stock exchanges at £80 million. Whicker observes the effect of nickel fever in Kalgoorlie, a town ...See moreIn early 1970, three Aborigines sold their desert claim in Western Australia for £50. Six weeks later that stake was valued on the world's stock exchanges at £80 million. Whicker observes the effect of nickel fever in Kalgoorlie, a town where old prospectors dream of striking gold, and an elderly cook prepares to become a millionaire. See less