Origin of an Australian common phrase

Posted by Rob Sinclair on January 24, 2003

I am seeking the origins of a common Australian phrase
"send her down Hughie" Used when it's raining this phrase is appealing to the heavens for more and heavier rain.
Can you help ?

• Send her down, Hughie! R. Berg 01/24/03
  • Re: Send her down, Hughie! masakim 01/24/03