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22 December

1817 - The King expedition of 1817, to explore and make a rough survey of the northern and north-west coasts of Australia, departs Sydney.

1911 - The Commonwealth Bank of Australia is established.

Australian slang

brumby a wild horse
wombat a person who eats, roots and leaves
docket receipt
brick shit house, built like large frame male
you can knock but nobody answers dull-witted
chuck a Uey do a u turn
grey hairs old people
bludger lazy person
blow in stranger

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If you are serious about exploring Sydney, I recommend you to buy a Sydway Street Directory. Is well made and it will also make a nice souvenir.