beyond the black stump

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  1. In an extremely isolated place, remote from populated areas; in the middle of nowhere. Typically used to refer to outback areas. Australia,idiomatic,informal
    — 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.

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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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