squatters collectively.
1846. C. P. Hodgson, `Reminiscences of Australia,' p. 118:
«Throughout the Colony generally, English are the mostnumerous, then the Scotch, then the Irish, amongst theSquattocracy.»
1872. C. H. Eden, `My Wife and I in Queensland,' p. 59:
«The howl for the abolition of the squattocracy had not yetbeen fostered under the malign influence of shortsightedpoliticians.»
1885. R. M. Praed, `Head Station,' p. 35 (`Century'):
«The bloated squattocracy represents Australian conservatism.»
1890. E. W. Hornung, `A Bride from the Bush,' p. 243:
«The hearty, hospitable manner of the colonial `squatocracy.'»
1890. Rolf Boldrewood, `Squatter's Dream,' c. iv. p. 42:
«He trusted to pass into the ranks of the Squatocracy.»