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Rolf Boldrewood, `Squatter's Dream,' c. eans in Queensland the occupiedpastoral country which is furthest removed from the moresettled districts. ') It is much esteemed for axe-handles,billiard-cues, etc. ually proved on examination to beeither the European black rat or some of the native Australianrats .

Ross, `Hobart Town Almanack,' p. Muller, `Botanic Teachings,' p. 85: Of course before starting on their own account to work astation they go into the bush to gain colonial experience,during which process they are known in the colony as`jackaroos. wo parts which open and shut like apair of scissors, and cut grass, probably this animal'sprincipal food.