Re: [GZG] [OT] Army Life

[Robert N Bryett <rbryett@xxxxxxxx>]

>>>> Everything else I can get from context, but WTF is an Ekka? <<<<

Ekka is a Queensland-ism. It is short for Eksibishun... Ahem...  
Sorry... exhibition.

Specifically it refers to the Brisbane Ekka, AKA the Royal Queensland  
Show, which was founded in 1875 as the Queensland Intercolonial  
Exhibition. Like the Royal Easter Show down here in New South Wales,  
the Ekka is a huge agricultural show with competitions for prize  
bulls etc. Along with the annual "B & S Ball", it's a landmark of the  
rural year...

Best regards, Robert Bryett
Sydney, Australia
rbryett@xxxxxxxx

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