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’Sheik of Scrubby Creek’ dies

Chad Morgan OAM, best known for his 1952 hit 'The Sheik of Scrubby Creek', has died aged 91. (Supplied)

Australia’s country music industry is in mourning after the passing of the legendary ’Sheik of Scrubby Creek’, Chad Morgan, on […]

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