Green’s Dictionary of Slang

(Aus.) a flea, fleas.

1942		West Wyalong Advocate (NSW) 2 July 1/1: I have risen in the morning, bleary-eyed from loss of sleep. / With a chip upon each shoulder, turning blankets out to peep, / But of course - as was expected - not a sign of ‘Willy Lee’; / He’s a smart, evasive fellow, is this blanky Army Flea.
1953		Baker Aus. Speaks.
1972		Dodson & Saczek Dict. of Cockney Rhy. Sl.