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Little Brothernoun Australian historicalA young British man who emigrated to Australia under the auspices of the Big Brother scheme: the Little Brother is any boy needing comradeship and understanding...- The little brother gets a square deal all round and feels that he can fall back on his big brother in time of need.
- About 40 per cent of the 'Little Brothers' arriving in 1925-27 came from the Home Counties.
- It is with deep regret that the "New Australian" announces the death of Little Brother William Thomas Capps, which took place on his employer's property about 12.30pm on Friday, May 10.
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