It is evident that there must exist some gigantic basin into which the Rebecca, the docker, and the Hull, and very likely several more further east, must flow.
"Australia Twice Traversed, The Romance of Exploration Australia Twice Traversed. The Romance Of Exploration, Being A Narrative Compiled From The Journals Of Five Exploring Expeditions Into And Through Central South Australia, And Western Australia, From 1"
Ernest Giles
When they got as far as the Stairs they came back on the other side of the road, and they 'ad turned to go back agin when a docker-looking chap stopped Sam's friend and spoke to 'im.
"Project Gutenberg, Deep Waters, by W.W. Jacobs"
W.W. Jacobs
Sam got a pinch on the arm from 'is pal that nearly made him scream, then they both stood still, staring at the docker.
"Project Gutenberg, Deep Waters, by W.W. Jacobs"
W.W. Jacobs