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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.

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

maccas McDonald's (pronounced "mackers")
dilly bag Aboriginal carrying bag
rooted ruined, tired, broken
lolly water a soft drink
duds pants, trousers
Ozzies nick name for Australians
Sunshine State Queensland
jocks male pants
iron underpants control briefs for women

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