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World Map

How to use the map:

To zoom in press the + button, that you find on the left side of the map
To zoom out press the - button, that you find on the left side of the map
To move the map left, right, up or down use the arrow buttons or drag the map using the mouse
To change the view of the map press the buttons MAP, SAT or TER (where SAT is satellite and TER is terrain). After you press the button SAT you will notice that you have a checkbox called labels. If you wish to have the main streets labeled make sure the checkbox is checked. Otherwise uncheck the box.

Note: Drag the map if you want to see a different region.

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

Kraut German
cunning as a Dunny rat very clever
rego vehicle registration
kindie kindergarten
dingo's breakfast no breakfast
no worries no problems
spunky hot/sexy person
heaps a lot, plenty
handle beer glass with a handle

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