Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW : 1888 - 1954), Saturday 5 July 1941, page 3
"WALTZING MATILDA"
IS 30-TON TANK
LONDON, July 4.
'THE principal types of British tanks are being given names
of popular appeal with the idea of encouraging public contribu-
tions to purchase them in the same way as Spitfires were bought.
The "Evening Standard" says that one type - a 30-ton vehicle - is named "Waltzing Matilda".
Speed - the - Tanks funds are springing up all over the coun-try. Individuals and communities are subscribing to purchase a tank and have it named after them.