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things are crook in Muswellbrook
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Contributor's comments: Used in Newcastle in the 50's and 60's.
Contributor's comments: I knew this as 'Things are crook in TALLAROOK'. Perhaps the fact that my mothers family lived in Victoria is relevant.
Contributor's comments: My grandparents used this (particularly my grandfather, but the way he used it sounded like 'things are crook in Mull-e-wook' with a short 'e' as in bet. I was under the impression this was some sort of rhyming slang.