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02 April

1844 - The first permanent synagogue in Australia opens in Sydney.

1845 - Ludwig Leichhardt discovers and names the Burdekin River (Queensland), named after Mrs. Thomas Burdekin, who had provided assistance to the expedition..

Australian slang

hooroo see you later
click kilometer
pokies gambling slot/poker machines
Harold (Holt), to do the to bolt
crack a fat get an erection
mallee bull, as fit as a fit and strong
shag on a rock, stands out like a conspicuous
G'Day good day, hi, hello
frog in a sock, as cross as a sounding upset

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