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Territory rig


noun the style of dress which men adopt in the Northern Territory on official occasions, comprising long trousers, shirt and tie. Also, Darwin rig.
Contributor's comments: Definition the same as for 'Territory rig', but it was always 'Darwin rig' in Darwin from the 1950s to the mid-70s.

Contributor's comments: Always Darwin Rig Never Territory Rig, I believe the tie is optional but is expected.