beyond the black stump
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beyond the black stump
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Origin and development contested; possibly from the use of fire-blackened tree-stumps when providing directions to people, or from a particular black stump: see Wikipedia. Attested since the 20th century, and possibly developed in the 19th century.
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In an extremely isolated place, remote from populated areas; in the middle of nowhere. Typically used to refer to outback areas.
While Millard did not shift from log cabin to White House, he did transport himself from beyond the Black Stump to strike it rich at Stawell.
Similar: remote place, back o' Bourke, back of beyond, Woop Woop
Talk about this word "beyond the black stump." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/beyond%20the%20black%20stump. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. beyond the black stump. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/beyond%20the%20black%20stump "beyond the black stump." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/beyond%20the%20black%20stump.Cite this
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