Re: the meaning of gunzel

[Barry Campbell <barryC@qimr.edu.au>]

John Coyle wrote:

>
> Many thanks for explaining the word Gunzel. Can anyone tell me HOW the number
> "412" cecame so important? I understand that it is Victorian and dates to at
> least the 1960's.

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As another poster says, 412 is the charge for overacting in "St George and the
Dragonet" by Stan Freberg. I first remember seeing it referred to in railfan circles
in the infamous New South Ales Railway Digest of about 1969.

BTW, the full collection of all 15 Stan Freberg shows is available on CD. . I got it
for a 50th birthday present and his satire is as fresh as ever. The true greats
never age.

Barry Campbell