[AT] My Turn

[Gene Dotson]

    The term "Waltzing Matilda" refers to wandering throughout the outback 
with a "Matilda" or a bag slung over one's shoulders.

                Gene



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Roy Morgan" <k1lky at earthlink.net>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 11:45 AM
Subject: Re: [AT] My Turn


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> On Feb 6, 2009, at 7:33 AM, CEE VILL wrote:
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>> Waltzing Matilda, Waltzing Matilda.  --We are the only two people
>> left on Earth, Paul.  (grin)
>
> Cee and others,
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> Do I understand correctly that  the expression "Waltzing Matilda" is
> from Australia and means being hung to death?
>
> (The Aussies have some grim elements in their past.)
>
> Roy
>
> Roy Morgan
> k1lky at earthlink.net
> 529 Cobb St.
> Groton NY, 13073
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