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05 February

1869 - A gold nugget named Welcome Stranger is discovered at Moliagul, Victoria, the largest alluvial gold find.

1941 - Banjo Paterson dies, Australian poet, author of "Walzing Matilda" (b. 1864)

Australian slang

dob in inform on somebody
bluey pack, equipment, traffic fine, redhead
knock to criticise, put down
dilly bag Aboriginal carrying bag
brass razoo not worth anything
furphy false rumour
Old Dart England
crack onto (someone) pursue someone romantically
cost big bikkies expensive

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