Buckshot Bear Posted June 13 Author Share Posted June 13 “NATIVE POLICE” - Rockhampton - 1864, Queensland Police Museum 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshot Bear Posted June 13 Author Share Posted June 13 Australian History Aussie Slang of the day - todays word is: Bludger. Beginning as London criminal slang from ‘bludgeoner’ (recorded from 1856), bludger meant a pimp who bludgeons (beats with a stick) prostitutes’ clients to rob them. Bludger faded from use in London, but made its way to the Australian colony, where it’s recorded from 1882. By 1900 it had become a general term of abuse, especially for a lazy loafer. About the same time, the back formation ‘bludge’ arose, meaning ‘to evade one’s own responsibilities and impose on others’ and which is now also a blue-collar worker’s term for anyone who sits comfortably behind a desk. The Americans and others have since borrowed it— but this is our word. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshot Bear Posted June 13 Author Share Posted June 13 ORIENT LINE TO AUSTRALIA ADVERTISING POSTER - 1906 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpo Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 17 hours ago, Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 said: That one of the top row, named simply cheeseburger, appears to be a quarter pounder with cheese. According to John Revolting, in Pulp Fiction, in France they call a quarter pounder a la Royale, because they're on the metric system and they don't parlez quarter pound. Both Canada and Australia are on the metric system. What do y'all call a quarter pounder with cheese? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kloehr Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 In Australia, it is just a Quarter Pounder according to the official menu: https://mcdonalds.com.au/menu Seems unless it is just a Hamburger or anything with "Mc" in the name, it has cheese. And it is not called out in the name, it just has it. Unless it has "Mc" in the name, at least for the first page... I saw there was more but did not look. Canada? No clue. Just looked up Aussie out of curiosity. Wondered if the top and bottom halves of the buns were swapped or if the cheese was under the meat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshot Bear Posted June 14 Author Share Posted June 14 (edited) 39 minutes ago, Alpo said: Both Canada and Australia are on the metric system. What do y'all call a quarter pounder with cheese? A quarter pounder. Same as TV's are sold in inches, Car rims are sold in inches. Fishing rods ....feet and inches. Babies are still mostly in pounds. Pizza sizes are in inches. Tyre pressure is PSI. Guys like to be 6' tall. Other parts over 6" There's heaps more...... Edited June 14 by Buckshot Bear 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kloehr Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 1 minute ago, Buckshot Bear said: Guys like to be 6' tall. Other parts over 6" Fine for whatever guys like, but what do girls like? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpo Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 1 hour ago, Buckshot Bear said: A quarter pounder. Same as TV's are sold in inches, Car rims are sold in inches. Fishing rods ....feet and inches. Babies are still mostly in pounds. Pizza sizes are in inches. Tyre pressure is PSI. Guys like to be 6' tall. Other parts over 6" There's heaps more...... Yeah, after I asked my question I looked up the aioli chicken McWrap, which apparently is only sold in Australia. And that got me on the Australian McDonald's website where they showed it was a quarter pounder. It's apparently been a long damn time since I ate at McDonald's, because I did not recall that quarter pounders came with sesame seed buns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpo Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 I spent quite a bit of time in Puerto Rico. They do the metric system. Food is sold in grams and kilos. Gasoline is sold in liters. Speed limits is in kph. But the signs that say how far it is to the next town give the distance in miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallaby Jack, SASS #44062 Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 20 hours ago, Alpo said: That one of the top row, named simply cheeseburger, appears to be a quarter pounder with cheese. According to John Revolting, in Pulp Fiction, in France they call a quarter pounder a la Royale, because they're on the metric system and they don't parlez quarter pound. Both Canada and Australia are on the metric system. What do y'all call a quarter pounder with cheese? it is actually a "quarter pounder with cheese" ...... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Buckshot Bear Posted June 15 Author Share Posted June 15 Talbot Motor Car A Talbot motor car, the first car in the Kadina district. Kadina - is a town on the Yorke Peninsula of the Australian state of South Australia, Circa 1908 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 On 6/13/2024 at 5:17 PM, John Kloehr said: Fine for whatever guys like, but what do girls like? Guys like me! Eat your heart out. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Alpo Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 I don't really get the joke in that one. I have never heard anyone in Alabama say mont gum mer ree. Mont gum mer ree was the British general that George C Scott didn't like in Patton. The town in Alabama is Mont gum ree. Have you ever heard anyone, that wasn't trying to be funny, say war sess ter shire? Worcestershire is pronounced wuster sheer. So why wouldn't some Aussie live in Melbn? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallaby Jack, SASS #44062 Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 a bunch do, Uncle Alpo, not me but a bunch do ....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Buckshot Bear Posted June 16 Author Share Posted June 16 17 Facts You May Not Know About Melbourne: 1. Melbourne, the capital of the state of Victoria in Australia, is known for its diverse culture and arts scene. 2. The city is famous for its coffee culture, with numerous cafes and baristas renowned worldwide. 3. Melbourne hosts the annual Melbourne International Comedy Festival, one of the largest comedy festivals in the world. 4. The city is known for its street art, particularly in laneways like Hosier Lane. 5. Melbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens are a popular destination, featuring extensive plant collections and scenic landscapes. 6. The city is home to the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), one of the world's largest and most famous sports stadiums. 7. Melbourne hosts the Australian Open, one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments. 8. The city has a strong sporting culture, with Australian Rules Football being particularly popular. 9. Melbourne's Federation Square is a cultural precinct, hosting events, exhibitions, and performances. 10. The city is known for its vibrant food scene, offering a wide variety of international cuisines. 11. Melbourne's Queen Victoria Market is a historic market offering fresh produce, food stalls, and unique goods. 12. The city's public transportation system includes trams, trains, and buses, with the tram network being one of the largest in the world. 13. Melbourne's Yarra River offers scenic views and activities like rowing and river cruises. 14. The city hosts the annual Melbourne Cup, a prestigious horse racing event known as "the race that stops a nation." 15. Melbourne's Southbank area is a hub for dining, entertainment, and arts, featuring the National Gallery of Victoria. 16. The city's laneways and arcades are famous for their boutique shops, cafes, and hidden gems. 17. Melbourne is often ranked as one of the world's most livable cities, known for its quality of life and vibrant culture. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshot Bear Posted June 16 Author Share Posted June 16 ^ But I like this better - 2 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpo Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 Is that map Melbourne and surrounding towns? Or is everything inside that dotted line considered Melbourne? (I believe that would be known as urban sprawl?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Alpo Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 I thought that only applied to the Irish. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshot Bear Posted June 16 Author Share Posted June 16 9 hours ago, Alpo said: Is that map Melbourne and surrounding towns? Or is everything inside that dotted line considered Melbourne? (I believe that would be known as urban sprawl?) Like all cities, Melbourne is the CBD and is surrounded by suburbs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Buckshot Bear Posted June 16 Author Share Posted June 16 Women paint their legs to make it look like they were wearing stockings, C. 1942 During WW2, stockings were rationed, so women painted their legs with heavy makeup (or gravy browning in a pinch), and then drew the seams on with eyeliner pencil. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 9 hours ago, Alpo said: I thought that only applied to the Irish. 11 hours ago, Sedalia Dave said: There were more than a couple of my Mother's family members Transported to Australia!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshot Bear Posted June 18 Author Share Posted June 18 HMAS OTWAY Submarine in Holbrook NSW 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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