Translation Holden is a make of car, its main opposition in Australia is Ford or Toyota. Ute is an abbreviation of utility. The ute is usually based on the current model car and is thus about the size of a car and not usually as large as what Americans call a "pick up truck" so "dashing through the bush in a rusty Ford pick up truck" is a translation. Pronunciation Holden - hold den Ute to rhyme with boot. An esky is a portable cooler to keep your drink and food cool. Say 18 inches long by 12 wide by 15 height. A clip on lid and a handle, we put ice in them to do the cooling. Very well insulated. The boot is the trunk of a car A kelpie is an Australian breed of dog. Much like a Border Collie only a rougher coat. Traditionally trained to herd sheep and is a farmer's best friend. Swaggie is an abbreviation of Swagman. These were men who during the depression tramped the country side with their few possession in a swag on their back. The english translation would be similar to a tramp. Shoot through means leave suddenly. Don't tell me you have not, run off and left your mum to do the washing up of all the dirty dishes after a meal. This line means load the presents into the car and leave before the washing up is done.

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