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Good link Kearn.
I wasn't aware that the term 'Digger' wasn't used for civilians in the rest of Oz! It is a common term here for anyone that did/does prospecting or mining (professionally or hobby) so I just took it for granted.
It's probably because we are in Gold territory that the term is common. Even old fellas around here use it instead of 'mate' (especially to young people): "G'day digger".
It's hard to miss the Historic influence in Ballarat as it made the town. It is everywhere in the buildings, street Gas lights, advertising etc etc.
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