G'day mate,
a jumbuck is a sheep. (Aboriginal origin).

Other common Strine (Aussie lingo): chook= chicken, dunny= toilet, Sheila= a
lady.
Contrary to Monty Python, men are called blokes not Bruces. Struth= God's
truth. Fair dinkum= sincere, straightforward and truthful.

If you like Sci Fi, grab Norstrilia by Cordwainer Smith the pseudonym of the
former American Ambassador to Australia, and a very interesting thinker. An
oldie but a goodie. No Aussie lingo in it.

Struth I can't believe the spellchecker doesn't have G'day or strine or
dunny or struth or dinkum in it. That Bill Gates can't be fair dinkum! He
must need to have his computer upgraded.

Cheers
Ben


-----Original Message-----
From: Paleolithic Eating Support List
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Sent: Saturday, 12 October 2002 7:53 AM
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Subject: Aussie lingo and wild game?


"Balzer, Ben" wrote:

> Ben the dinky-di Aussie


Hi Ben, for curiosities sake, in the song "Waltzing
Matilda", what is a "jumbuck" or "Jumper" or whatever that
animal is that the swagman sticks in his tucker-bag? And how
does one taste, broiled over an open fire? Any idea if it
has any Omega-3 oils?

Tom (the American)