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Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris

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1839. T. L. Mitchell, `Three Expeditions into the Interior ofEastern Australia,' vol i. p. 71 [Footnote]:

«A `forest' means in New South Wales an open wood with grass.The common `bush' or `scrubb' consists of trees and saplings,where little grass is to be found.»

[It is questionable whether this fine distinction still exists.]

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Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris