Re: Re: Melbourne W2 In Memphis

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Wednesday, May 15, 2002 10:39 PM

I started to put swag, Bill, but gave that a miss.

The Imperial German Army pack referred to as Matilda was a squarish thing that sat just below the shoulder blades. The bed roll was strapped up one side, around the top and down the other side of the pack.

Bob Murphy

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From: Bill Bolton

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Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2002 8:25 AM

Subject: Re: [TramsDownUnder] Re: Melbourne W2 In Memphis

Bob wrote: > Matilda is old Australian slang for a pack, Don. A rucksack. It's Australian slang for what is primarily a "bedroll". It is not a pack or rucksack. Cheers Bill (of the Snake Gully Bush Band) Bill Bolton Sydney, Australia

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