overland

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

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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.»

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