to take stock across the country.
1874. W. H. L. Ranken, `Dominion of Australia,' c. xiii.p. 232:
«Herds used to be taken from New South Wales to South Australiaacross what were once considered the deserts of Riverina. Thatused to be called `overlanding.'»
1890. Lyth, `Golden South,' c. ix. p. 74:
«Several gentlemen were away from the two nearest stations,`overlanding,' i.e. taking sheep, cattle, and flour toMelbourne.»