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During the Great Depression in Australia, a transient worker who traveled by foot looking for temporary work was called a __________ because of the waterproof sleeping bag he carried.

a. damper
b. stockman
c. Waltzing Matilda
d. swagman

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The answer is "Swagman"

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During the Great Depression in Australia, a transient worker who traveled by foot looking for temporary work was called a "D. Swagman" because of the waterproof sleeping bag he carried, although this was not an official title.
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