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February 16 Today in history
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Gday...1793 - The first free settlers arrive in New South Wales. 1804 - Lieutenant-Governor David Collins takes command of the first settlement on the Derwent River, Van Diemen's Land (now Tasmania). 1983 - The Ash Wednesday bushfires start in Victoria and South Australia. 590 - ...
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this is nuts !!
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you guys know I love my planes ,but this guy is nuts! kids , don't try this at home !! or any where !!
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SPC
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Victorian State Govt. have just committed $22 million for SPC....good news.
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Age Pension Bonus Scheme
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February 15 Today in history
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Gday...1564 - Italian scientist and astronomer Galileo Galilei is born. 1934 - Australian radio and television personality, Graham Kennedy, is born. 1796 - Australia's first bushranger, John 'Black' Caesar, is shot. 1876 - The current state flag of New South Wales is adopted. ...
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many thanks
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just a little video , my way of saying thanks for all the support shown to me here over the last few months... much appreciated -- Edited by milo on Saturday 15th of February 2014...
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CAPRICORN&PISCES AND GERTY DANCER ARE RUNNING A MUCK
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Yep just found out that Dianne and Rosey will be running around in the morning, well put it this way, with very little ........... from what I hear so I rang wombat and he is on is way armed with his camera to obtain evidence. Now Di reckons I should feed the "Nulla Twins" cos they look skinny....
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Rare and historic photos
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A mate from S Carolina sent a bunch of rare and historic photos I assembled into an album with captions. Below is a sample showing a soldier comforting his mate from the horrors of war in Korea.
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Not such a bad place after all
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I received an email from a friend. I thought it may be of interest '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, Australian friends patiently listening to me enthuse...
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February 14 Today in history
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Gday...1779 - Captain James Cook is killed by natives in Hawaii. 1788 - Lieutenant Philip Gidley King leaves Sydney to establish a settlement on Norfolk Island 1936 - The Walter Taylor Bridge, which crosses the Brisbane River, is opened. 1966 - Decimal currency is introduced in Au...
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What a disappointment
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We just checked into a caravan park in Eden, booked it yesterday and viewed the site, thought everything was set. On arriving this morning found there had been a mix up and the site was no longer available. We were told to go and look at another site ( specific site number given) That suited us but wh...
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Blessed are....
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Boddington WA CP Caretaker - Advance Notice
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I just heard from a local that the Boddington CP (Council owned) is looking for a caretaker part time, 2 Brm unit supplied, up to $40,000 pay, ring Peter Haaf at the Shire 08 98833998. I will email him and give him the contact details for GN Help Wanted section to place an addy..... -- Edited by Vic41 on Tue...
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No body's perfect.....
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http://blog.petflow.com/this-is-so-touching-everyone-should-watch-this-at-least-once/
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It all takes time ... don't give up !
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Nothing will change unless something changes...
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February 12 Today in history
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Gday...1809 - Charles Darwin, the man who split the scientific community in two with his theory of evolution, is born. 1851 - The first payable gold is discovered in Australia. 1977 - The largest lobster on record is caught: it weighed nearly 20.2kg and was around a metre long. 1993 - ...
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Melbourne Aldi Catalogue 8th Feb
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The new catalogue in Aldi today has a couple of pages of camping stuff for anyone looking...on sale Sat 8th Feb
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February 11 Today in history
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Gday...1847 - Thomas Edison, the American inventor who, singly or jointly, held a world record 1,093 patents for inventions, is born.1861 - Burke and Wills reach the northern coast but are unable to actually reach the sea, due to mangrove swamps. 1990 - Nelson Mandela, anti-apartheid c...
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February 10 Today in history
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Gday...1788 - Reverend Richard Johnson officiates at the first marriage ceremonies in the New South Wales colony. 1879 - Ned Kelly's famous Jerilderie letter is penned. 1964 - 82 men are killed as the HMS Melbourne and HMS Voyager collide off the New South Wales coast. 1840 - Queen V...
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