Peter, i guess if you drive a car with the prancing pony they think you have more money than sense!
Last year i had to go to Wagga for some business, i went into the local pub, and was charged over $10 for a schoona (sp?) when the guy standing right next to me was charged $3 !!
i emptied my glass, "refill?" enquired the barhand, "not at those prices i said, or do you always charge anyone who hasnt got an Australian accent over 3 times the price?"