chimney-trough

Updated: May 11, 2025

Then he lifted the body, stood it on its feet against the chimney, and ruminated as to where he should lodge his mate for the night, not noticing that the shorter sheet of bark had slipped down on the boots and left the face exposed. "I spect I'll have ter put yer into the chimney-trough for the night, Brummy," said he, turning round to confront the corpse.

Henry Lawson - While the Billy Boils

This admonition delivered, he hoisted Brummy into the chimney-trough, and with a last glance towards the sheep-yards, he retired to his bunk to have, as he said, a snooze. He had more than a snooze, however, for when he woke, it was dark, and the bushman's instinct told him it must be nearly nine o'clock.

Henry Lawson - While the Billy Boils