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Australia


Used by Tasmanians when referring to "the big island" ie, mainland Australia: I'm going to Australia next week on the boat.

Contributor's comments: Also used on King Island. 'Tasmania' is used in the same sense by 'King Islanders'.

Contributor's comments: I have heard this quite often on North Stradbroke Island, referring to the "big island"