Fair Dinkum

The origin of the expression, Fair Dinkum

The first true bush people of Australia's outback, were a  race of small people known as "THE DINKUMS".  They taught the Aborigines,before the migaloo, ( white fella ) all they knew about reading tracks, hunting animals, and how to find their way around the many deserts.

The friendly FAIR HAIRED DINKUMS would give the early settlers, travelling across Australia, precise directions on how to reach their destinations safely.

Unfortunately ... there were always a few DARK HAIRED DINKUMS (who were born liars) that would intentionally misdirect the unwary settler. 

 It's thought that the famous Australian explorers, BURKE and WILLS received their last directions from a DARK HAIRED DINKUM! and we know what happened to them!

So ... to this very day ... if an Australian (human) tells you something that you know is true - you can be assured it is well and truly FAIR DINKUM!