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paddy wagon


Police van, like Divvy Van in Victoria: He got arrested and thrown in the Paddy Wagon. Compare bull wagon, bun wagon, divvy van.

Contributor's comments: Did the term "Paddy Waggon" not come from occupied Ireland when the English Police Waggons were always full of "Paddys"?

Contributor's comments: Paddy wagon used in WA.

Contributor's comments: Police panel van for transporting peoples: "Police picked up the drunks and took them away in the paddy waggon."

Contributor's comments: Either paddy wagon or black maria, commonly used in WA as well.

Contributor's comments: Paddy wagon and black maria are used in Cairns.

Contributor's comments: Paddy wagon was in use in Latrobe Valley Vic in 50s and 60s - Divvy van was uncommon until Division 4 came to TV.

Contributor's comments: Brisbane: Paddy Waggon very common.


Contributor's comments: They are found commonly in Dubbo NSW.