History: Tall Tale Postcards

The Australian frontier similarly inspired the types of tall tales that are found in American folklore. The Australian versions typically centre around a mythical station called The Speewah.
The heroes of the Speewah include:
- Big Bill – The dumbest man on the Speewah who made his living cutting up mining shafts and selling them for post holes
- Crooked Mick – A champion shearer who had colossal strength and quick wit.