Rhyming slang etc

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Originally Posted by ozwinner

Scott I think I love ya. LMAO :D :p
In a manly sort of way......of course.

Al :D

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Having seen some of those Manly ferries walking on the Corso late at night I know what you mean now....But do not worry I won't tell everyone that you have come out, or in something, whatever the case....What a bummer!!!!:D

Just keeping tabs on yous all>

Peter R

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Originally Posted by tonyjune

Maybe the older blokes can answer this

Tray= threepence
Zac= sixpence
Bob or Dina= shilling
tanner = 2 shillings

How did these coins originally get their nicknames?

Tony.

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Tray is dri (not sure on spelling) German for three the tray or dri was valued a three pence
The term Swy for 2 up is derived from the German Swi for 2 (Again not sure on spelling)

Dina is the greek Dina, but then again I have heard it called a dinario?????

That is it for me but we had quid which came from a quid of tobacco which weighed one pound.

Then later there was a Pony for 20 pounds which I think was a usual bet for a horse gambler.

Here is a question: who called the last race at Morebank Racecourse in about 1950 or 52 I think, but whatever the date it was the last ever race there. Morebank Racecourse was near Kograh in Sydney and later became a school campus.

Here is another: Who built the Rushcutter's Bay Stadium and for what reason.
The Rushcutter's Bay Stadium was at...now wait for it....Rushcutter's Bay.http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com...ons/icon12.gif

G'day Blokes
Peter R

Most of the Australian slang is derived from, or based on, the Cockney version which probably started in Oz with the arrival of the first fleet and the succeeding convicts. See http://www.cockneyrhymingslang.co.uk/ and rhyme away toyour hearts content

From Long and Brambly :D :D :D

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Originally Posted by Peter R

Here is a question: who called the last race at Morebank Racecourse in about 1950 or 52 I think, but whatever the date it was the last ever race there. Morebank Racecourse was near Kograh in Sydney and later became a school campus.

Here is another: Who built the Rushcutter's Bay Stadium and for what reason.
The Rushcutter's Bay Stadium was at...now wait for it....Rushcutter's Bay.http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com...ons/icon12.gif

G'day Blokes
Peter R

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2 guesses:

1. Ken Howard

2. I vaguely recall that it was an estate agent named Turtle. Dunno why.

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Originally Posted by AlexS

2 guesses:

1. Ken Howard

2. I vaguely recall that it was an estate agent named Turtle. Dunno why.

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No, mate neither are close and there is no real reason other than I love Australiarna and these questions come from my early knowledge and not the Web....so don't cheat blokes.

Peter R:)