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I agree.GLOSSARY OF AUSTRALIAN TERMS WALTZING M^ lTILDA . The act of carrying the "swag" or "humping the bluey" BILLABONG . A blind channel leading out from a river. COOLIBAH . . A species of Gum or Eucalyptus tree. SWAGMAN . . An Australian tramp, so called on account of the "swag" usually a chaff bag containing his "billy", provisions and blankets. BILLY . . . . An open topped tin can, with a wire carrying handle, used as a kettle for boiling tea. TUCKER BAG . See "swag". JUMBUCK . . A sheep. SQUATTER . . A grazier, or ranch owner.