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seagull1
someone who works on a fly in/fly out basis. Has been extended to include workers who have moved "up the coast" to Burnie and travel down to work their 4 day shift at the mine: The seagulls will be in town for next week's meeting.
Contributor's comments: Usually somebody who flies in, shits on people and then leaves.
Contributor's comments: [Sydney informant] Manager who makes a lot of fuss, upsets many, confuses most, and then departs: "That last boss was a bloody seagull, mate. Flies in, makes a lot of noise, flies out leaving shit everywhere!"
seagull2
a visiting tourist, predominantly a caravan/bus tourist: The town is full of seagulls today!