"I digress ..."

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... 1850 - A British Act of Parliament separating Victoria from New South Wales is signed by Queen Victoria. Some years after the arrival of the First Fleet in New South wales in 1788, Britain sought to expand its claim on the continent. In 1803, the British Government instructed Li...

shekon · shekon

When did this happen???? Why was I not told in advance. My hair is now white and black, well going grey fast. Might be time to get a colour again. I am now finding that I forget to take my glasses off and have to wear them more and more, maybe fulltime very soon. I find my knees groan when I get up from sitti...

Vic41 · Vic41

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-04/world-war-i-snapshot-australia-time-of-outbreak/5634632

rockylizard · rockylizard

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... 1860 - The 'Sydney Morning Herald' reports that gold has been found at Lambing Flat, later the scene of Australia's largest anti-Chinese riots. The region surrounding present-day town of Young in the central southwest of New South Wales was first settled by pioneers seekin...

neilnruth · neilnruth

Happy Birthday to all those having birthdays. There are too many to list.... have a great one. Sorry, you'll all have to share the cakes!!!

jules47 · jules47

Just been reading in the Tech section people discussing which is the best satellite TV system or decoder box etc., made me wonder, is having TV that important to most people? We bought the whole satellite system a couple of years ago, most of the time the dish sat either on the bed or on a seat - we found we j...

johnq · johnq

Recommendations please for some durable wet food containers (soups, stews, casseroles) that can go into the deep freezer and dishwasher. Ones that will seal reliably. About 400ml to 1.5 litre suit me. Recently I did the big replacement with Systema clip locks but some leaked cold stew. Friends...

barina · barina

Had a nice impromptu drive down to Tooradin Victoria, this afternoon. Found a bookseller with all books for $1 brand new P/B's, well worth a look if you are ever near there, they are open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. It is a very old house on the main road opposite the IGA supermarket....then too...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... 1811 - Elisha Otis, inventor of the automatic safety brake for elevators, is born. Elisha Graves Otis was born in Halifax, Vermont, USA, on 3 August 1811. As a young man, circumstances caused Otis to change jobs many times. It was while he was working for a New York bed factory tha...

Redlander · Redlander

*David Mason is a US writer and professor, and poet laureate of Colorado.* *Australia . .. . an American's view* 'Value what you have and don't give it away.' There's a lot to admire about Australia, especially if you're a visiting American, says David Mason. More often than you might expect, Aus...

hako · hako

Back last month when we were leaving Coober Pedy and heading north, we went past this dude hitching a ride on the side of the road. He was in his mid forties, slim, tanned and wearing a "G" string...nothing else except a big smile. One arm was raised thumbing a ride and other, also raised car...

jules47 · jules47

rockylizard · rockylizard

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... 1870 - Tower Subway, the first tube railway in the world, is opened under the Thames River in London. The London Underground is a public electric railway system that runs underground in central London and emerges above ground in the city's suburbs. It was the world's first unde...

Gunsondeck · Gunsondeck

Job Interview by a female HRManager: Human Resources Manager: "What is your greatest weakness?" Old Man : "Honesty!" Human Resources Manager: "I don't think honesty is a weakness." Old Man : "I don't give a fxxk what you think."

rockylizard · rockylizard

Kendo · Kendo

*grumble grumble* *Sigh*

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... 1831 - New London Bridge is opened, replacing the 600-year-old London Bridge. There have been a number of different London Bridges over the past 2000 years. In 46AD, the Romans built the first bridge across the Thames River; it was a simple wooden construction which was burnt d...

johnq · johnq

http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/childhood-memories-of-growing-up-poor-in-australia/story-fnixwvgh-1227007328670

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	August 05 Today in history (Preview) Gday... 1850 - A British Act of Parliament separating Victoria from New South Wales is signed by Queen Victoria. Some years after the arrival of the First Fleet in New South wales in 1788, Britain sought to expand its claim on the continent. In 1803, the British Government instructed Li...	rockylizard	2	393	03:07 PM Aug 5, 2014 by pondsmob
	When did this happen. (Preview) When did this happen???? Why was I not told in advance. My hair is now white and black, well going grey fast. Might be time to get a colour again. I am now finding that I forget to take my glasses off and have to wear them more and more, maybe fulltime very soon. I find my knees groan when I get up from sitti...	shekon	9	711	01:25 PM Aug 5, 2014 by Glenelg
	Australia around the time of the outbreak of WW1 (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-04/world-war-i-snapshot-australia-time-of-outbreak/5634632	Vic41	1	707	09:38 AM Aug 5, 2014 by kandagal
	National Galleries (Preview)	rockylizard	1	327	08:50 PM Aug 4, 2014 by aussie_paul
	August 04 Today in history (Preview) Gday... 1860 - The 'Sydney Morning Herald' reports that gold has been found at Lambing Flat, later the scene of Australia's largest anti-Chinese riots. The region surrounding present-day town of Young in the central southwest of New South Wales was first settled by pioneers seekin...	rockylizard	1	599	08:43 AM Aug 4, 2014 by Glenelg
	Happy Birthdays (Preview) Happy Birthday to all those having birthdays. There are too many to list.... have a great one. Sorry, you'll all have to share the cakes!!!	neilnruth	3	411	03:59 AM Aug 4, 2014 by Glenelg
	Watching TV (Preview) Just been reading in the Tech section people discussing which is the best satellite TV system or decoder box etc., made me wonder, is having TV that important to most people? We bought the whole satellite system a couple of years ago, most of the time the dish sat either on the bed or on a seat - we found we j...	jules47	8	733	09:05 PM Aug 3, 2014 by jules47
	Which Food Containers? (Preview) Recommendations please for some durable wet food containers (soups, stews, casseroles) that can go into the deep freezer and dishwasher. Ones that will seal reliably. About 400ml to 1.5 litre suit me. Recently I did the big replacement with Systema clip locks but some leaked cold stew. Friends...	johnq	12	1101	08:45 PM Aug 3, 2014 by Dunmowin
	Nice find... $1 bookshop (Preview) Had a nice impromptu drive down to Tooradin Victoria, this afternoon. Found a bookseller with all books for $1 brand new P/B's, well worth a look if you are ever near there, they are open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. It is a very old house on the main road opposite the IGA supermarket....then too...	barina	4	800	08:03 PM Aug 3, 2014 by barina
	August 03 Today in history (Preview) Gday... 1811 - Elisha Otis, inventor of the automatic safety brake for elevators, is born. Elisha Graves Otis was born in Halifax, Vermont, USA, on 3 August 1811. As a young man, circumstances caused Otis to change jobs many times. It was while he was working for a New York bed factory tha...	rockylizard	3	451	06:57 PM Aug 3, 2014 by pondsmob
	Australia - An American's View (Preview) David Mason is a US writer and professor, and poet laureate of Colorado. Australia . .. . an American's view 'Value what you have and don't give it away.' There's a lot to admire about Australia, especially if you're a visiting American, says David Mason. More often than you might expect, Aus...	Redlander	4	978	05:41 PM Aug 3, 2014 by neilnruth
	Sighted at Coober Pedy. (Preview) Back last month when we were leaving Coober Pedy and heading north, we went past this dude hitching a ride on the side of the road. He was in his mid forties, slim, tanned and wearing a "G" string...nothing else except a big smile. One arm was raised thumbing a ride and other, also raised car...	hako	12	826	12:03 PM Aug 3, 2014 by Vic41
	Something to think about!!! (Preview)	jules47	8	923	09:30 PM Aug 2, 2014 by Vic41
	YEP ... (Preview)	rockylizard	3	537	06:31 PM Aug 2, 2014 by JRH
	August 02 Today in history (Preview) Gday... 1870 - Tower Subway, the first tube railway in the world, is opened under the Thames River in London. The London Underground is a public electric railway system that runs underground in central London and emerges above ground in the city's suburbs. It was the world's first unde...	rockylizard	1	540	11:11 AM Aug 2, 2014 by Glenelg
	Why Old Men Don't Get Hired (Preview) Job Interview by a female HRManager: Human Resources Manager: "What is your greatest weakness?" Old Man : "Honesty!" Human Resources Manager: "I don't think honesty is a weakness." Old Man : "I don't give a fxxk what you think."	Gunsondeck	11	1246	09:59 AM Aug 2, 2014 by Big Gorilla
	Logical really... (Preview)	rockylizard	2	456	06:51 AM Aug 2, 2014 by Dougwe
	I hate tax time! (Preview) grumble grumble Sigh	Kendo	16	627	10:16 PM Aug 1, 2014 by Aus-Kiwi
	August 01 Today in history (Preview) Gday... 1831 - New London Bridge is opened, replacing the 600-year-old London Bridge. There have been a number of different London Bridges over the past 2000 years. In 46AD, the Romans built the first bridge across the Thames River; it was a simple wooden construction which was burnt d...	rockylizard	2	605	11:20 AM Aug 1, 2014 by Glenelg
	Childhood memories of growing up poor in Australia (Preview) http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/childhood-memories-of-growing-up-poor-in-australia/story-fnixwvgh-1227007328670	johnq	2	826	10:12 AM Aug 1, 2014 by jules47
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