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[Aus] Muswellbrook Chron. (NSW) 24 Dec. 1/3: During the evening drinks and refreshments were served by a bevy of ‘Diggers,’ and their frist [sic] consideration was the care of the ladies. In this department, Barney and his ‘cobbos’ of the 1914-19 and 1939-45 World Wars did a splendid job.
at cobbo, n.
[Aus] Muswellbrook Chron. (NSW) 1 May 8/2: On his way back he called in at the ‘big smoke’ and has practically all things arranged for Dick Lewis [...] and his ‘tin lid,’ to visit Muswellbrook at an early date. They will receive a great welcome from his ‘cobbos’.
at cobbo, n.
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