Words & TermsPlaces and regional languagePlace nickname
Smellbourne
A historical mocking nickname for Melbourne, especially in reference to nineteenth-century sanitation problems.
In a sentence
In this historical or contextual use, “Smellbourne” means a historical mocking nickname for Melbourne, especially in reference to nineteenth-century sanitation problems.
Where it came from
ABC historical coverage documents Smellbourne as a period nickname tied to Melbourne's sanitation crisis.
- Initial era
- 1800–1899
- Where used
- Victoria; regional distribution varies