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08 May

1809 - Lachlan Macquarie is officially appointed Governor of New South Wales, caretaker William Patterson governs until his appointment begins on Jaunary 1, 1810.

1948 - Margaret McIntyre becomes the first woman elected to the Parliament of Tasmania. She is killed in a plane crash later in the year.

Australian slang

silly bugger(s) person(s) wasting time, fool(s)
lurk racket, scam
wobbly, throw a go mad
shit house of poor quality, toilet, WC
mug gullible person (friendly insult)
tee-up to set up a meeting
B & S Bachelor and Spinster ball
rollie own rolled cigarette
ripper great, fantastic

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