[But with the Australian and not the ordinary English
signification.]
1874. W. M. B., `Narrative of Edward Crewe,' p. 223:
"A contractor in a large way having a mob of men in his
employ."
1890. `The Argus,' Aug.16, p.13, Col. 2:
"It doesn't seem possible to get a mob of steady men for work
of that sort now."
1884. Rolf Boldrewood, `Melbourne Memories,' c. ix. p. 69:
"He, tho' living fifty miles away, was one of the `Dunmore
mob,' and aided generally in the symposia which were there
enjoyed."