[Editor: Some information about slang used by swagmen; from the “So They Say” column, published in The Queenslander, 28 February 1935.] Swagging terms For the many descriptive terms bush travellers have for carrying the swag, there are simple, and in most cases … [Read more...] about Swagging terms [28 February 1935]
Australian words
Australian slang
A collection of Australian slang words and phrases. Some are in current widespread use, whilst others are not; some may be derived or taken from overseas slang, but most are unique to Australia. The expression of words in an Australian accent is known as “Strine” (which is how … [Read more...] about Australian slang