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AUSTRALIA
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MOVE OVER DOROTHEA MACKELLAR Australia...Great poem....makes you think When the shearing sheds are silent and the stock camps fallen quiet When the gidgee coals no longer glow across the outback night And the bush is forced to hang a sign, '. gone broke and won't be back' And spirits fea...
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REAL SERVICE...?
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I became confused when I heard the word 'service' used with these agencies: Banking 'Service' Postal 'Service' Telephone 'Service' Pay TV 'Service' Civil 'Service' City, State & Public 'Service' Customer 'Service' Bureaucratic 'Service' This is not what I thought 'Service' meant. But to...
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January 25 Today in history
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Gday...1885 - One of Australia's earliest rail disasters occurs at Cootamundra in New South Wales. 1974 - The devastating 1974 Brisbane floods begin.1924 - The first Winter Olympics open. 2004 - NASA's Exploration Rover 'Opportunity' lands on Mars. Cheers - John
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Mr Bean
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Sydney Wins ! ! !
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http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/dropoff-pickup-go-stop-yes-no-is-this-the-craziest-street-sign-youve-seen/story-fnihsrf2-1226809482394
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if your interested
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if there's nothing on the stupid tube (or idiot box) I'm doing a 4 hour show tonight from 7pm Sydney AEDT time ( think thats righht) doing a lot of aussie music tonight , feel free to email me a request via my site http://www.mixedbagwithmilo.com/ hope you guys have a great aussie day weekend, doubl...
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Treating a leather lounge?
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Hi, I just bought a Ox blood Chesterfield leather lounge. I want to look after the leather so it doesn't crack and go hard, and as I have never owned a leather lounge... What do I use to condition the leather? How often do you do it? Where can I get it from? Thank you Grams
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January 24 Today in history
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Gday...1788 - French ships enter Port Jackson just two days before Captain Arthur Phillip takes formal possession of New South Wales.1965 - Winston Churchill, the Prime Minister who refused to be demoralised by Germany's Blitz campaign in WWII, dies.1972 - A Japanese soldier, unaware...
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A great life lesson
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There was a man who lost one of his arms in an accident. He became very depressed because he loved to play golf. One day in his despair, he decided to commit suicide. He got on an elevator and went to the top of a building to jump off.He was standing on...
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How To Park A Car - Sound On
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http://biggeekdad.com/2012/01/how-old-people-park-their-car/
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Model Plane building
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Any time you reckon your paper planes or any models are up to par, have a look at the workmanship of this guy. Just using manila folders for base stock his result is nothing short of amazing. Who has 5 years to do this, I have trouble finding time to do the dishes! Cheers Neil
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January 23 Today in history
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Gday...1830 - Sturt's exploration party narrowly avoids a confrontation with hostile Aborigines. 1939 - The waterside Workers' Strike, which earns Robert Menzies the nickname of 'Pig-Iron Bob', finally ends after nine weeks.1556 - The world's deadliest earthquake on record, in wh...
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Clever craft in needle eyes and on pin heads
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Thought I might learn this clever craft when I retire "NOT"!!!!!!!!!!!!!! http://www.willard-wigan.com/gallery.aspx
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Seniors moment
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xv1tMioGgXI&list=RD56duVYLsd4Q
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fastest way to separate eggs
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www.youtube.com/embed/iAp8pEaWB1Y <http://www.youtube.com/embed/iAp8pEaWB1Y>
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Ya gotta luv em ...
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January 22 Today in history
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Gday...1788 - Captain Arthur Phillip names Manly Cove in Sydney. 1899 - Leaders of six Australian colonies meet in Melbourne to discuss a federation bill.1988 - Tennant Creek, Australia, is hit by three earthquakes, one registering 6.7 on the Richter scale.1840 - The first British...
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BRITISH NEWSPAPERS
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BRITISH NEWSPAPERS Commenting on a complaint from a Mr. Arthur Purdey about a large gas bill, a spokesman for North West Gas said, 'We agree it was rather high for the time of year. It's possible Mr.. Purdey has been charged for the gas used up during the explosion that destroyed his house.' (The Dail...
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January 21 Today in history
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Gday... 1801 - Unofficial founder of Melbourne, John Batman, is born. 1863 - Victoria's first ever state funeral is held, in honour of Burke and Wills. 1863 - Stuart receives a huge public welcome in Adelaide after his successful crossing of the Australian continent. 1815 - The fir...
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Wanted - a keyboard for seniors.
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I'm pinged off, again. I'd almost finished replying to a thread which I put much thought and effort into only the hit the wrong key and....bingo...all gone. I don't need all those F keys along the top row, or the numeric bits on the right....don't need caps lock etc.....I just want QWERTY. If all those k...
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