(ca. 1922-1923) The comic characters Bluey and Dopey, portrayed by Nat Hanley and Harry Coyle are believed to have made their public debut onHarry Clay‘s Sydney circuit in 1922. Dopey (played by Coyle), was written into Hanley’s original revusicalCowboys and Cowgirls, with the author p...
Bail out -To get away in haste or to rescue a failing company by pouring in heaps of money. 'Hey time to bail out, here comes big Bluey and he looks pissed off.' or 'The government has again bailed out the banks with taxpayer's money.' Bail up -Used to mean to rob someone but...
— Winnie; or, Stolen From Home:ch1(21 Aug);ch2(28 Aug);ch4 cont.(4 Sep);ch5(11 Sep); note: By Eileen Clinch (Blayney). The young writer of this story tells Princess Spinaway that her grandfather was a great traveller in former times, and while in the Far West of America he ...
Blow in the bag – an alcohol breathalyser test undertaken by the coppers (police) when they pull your car on the side of the road Blow me down – an expression of astonishment Bludger – a lazy person who doesn’t like to work Blue Heeler – a policeman Bluey – a red headed person...
11 players giving their lives whilst serving in World War 2. These players included premiership players Keith 'Bluey' Truscott, Harold Ball, Syd Anderson and Ron Barassi Sr, all for whom club awards have been dedicated to, with the club's Best and Fairest award named in honour of Truscott...
These sturdy cattle drivers can tip the scale at 50 pounds with a lower limit of 30. Because they are especially bred for the roughest and toughest lands on the planet, they are exceptionally hardy, living up to 15 years with 12 years as the minimum. However, Bluey, an ACD, lived up...
11 players giving their lives whilst serving in World War 2. These players included premiership players Keith 'Bluey' Truscott, Harold Ball, Syd Anderson and Ron Barassi Sr, all for whom club awards have been dedicated to, with the club's Best and Fairest award named in honour of Truscott...