Back in the time of the Great Depression of the 1880s in the eastern
states that led to the migration to WA's last gold rush in the south
around the Coolgardie-Kalgoorlie area, I remember accounts referring to
those immigrating from west as [ 'thuther-siders ].
> Maree, I am a little too old-fashioned for my own good. I still call
South Aussies
> "Crow-Eaters; NSW-men 'Yellowtails'; Queenslanders 'Banana Benders';
Tasmanians
> 'Apple Islanders'. I cannot remember what we called Victorians in
polite company - - - -
>> I miss the Australiaisms of old, wonder how many West Australians
call themselves
>> sandgropers theses days :(
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