Zither Duet of Paul Ohlson and Robert Pukallus. This father and son-in-law duet were masters of the zither and came from Baffle Creek area north of Bundaberg where they were cane farmers. This tune was made famous in the 1930’s German movie the Third Man. Press Play for song preview.
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Zither Duet -Old German Schottese
Zither Duet of Paul Ohlson and Robert Pukallus. This father and son-in-law duet were masters of the zither and came from Baffle Creek area north of Bundaberg where they were cane farmers. Press Play for song preview.
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