If you have wondered why his girlfriend is a âSheilaâ even though her name is Sophia, or why your colleagues in Melbourneâs suburbs are said to live âbeyond the black stumpâ, then this book is for you.Â
The author, John Miller, has been a journalist for over thirty-five years and is passionate about Australiaâs history and heritage. As well as making extensive use of written references to compile this book, John interviewed Australians from all walks of life â from outback characters to school kids â to ensure he captured every nuance of Australiaâs unique language as it is spoken today.Â
John Miller, has been a journalist for over thirty-five years and is passionate about Australiaâs history and heritage. John lives in Melbourne and has written a number of history books and a biography, and assisted other historians and authors with their publications. He is the author of several of Exisle Little Red Books.Â