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TIL of Dr Joe Holland, who in 1917 guided the Postmaster in the Outback town of Halls Creek to perform surgery (repair a ruptured bladder) on an injured man via Morse code. Dr Holland then raced 2... (www.flyingdoctor.org.au)

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The original post: /r/todayilearned by /u/Rd28T on 2025-02-13 13:11:08.

Original Title: TIL of Dr Joe Holland, who in 1917 guided the Postmaster in the Outback town of Halls Creek to perform surgery (repair a ruptured bladder) on an injured man via Morse code. Dr Holland then raced 2800km from Perth to reach Halls Creek via ship, model T Ford and the final 40km on horseback at night.

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