"I digress ..."

JayDee · JayDee

The year was ..... 1954. My first job saw me earn a stunning amount of 3 pounds ( that is $6) for 40 hours work. Then in 1955 I gained a position in the railway with a salary of 7 pounds ten shillings ( $15 ) for a 36 hour week. I thought that I was a millionaire with that whooping salary increase. Then in 1962 B...

dorian · dorian

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-02-09/federal-government-blocked-law-nursing-homes-reveal-finances/11943380

dorian · dorian

Leaked report describes Federal Parliament's cyber security as having 'low level of maturity': https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-02-13/leaked-report-describes-parliament-cyber-security-low-maturity/11953860 Federal Parliament failed to develop effectiv...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Would this be a problem you think?

the rocket · the rocket

The grandies and myself enjoying the beach at sunset. Bribie island. A holiday spent building sand castles and enjoying each others company. Grandies frolicking and swimming in the surf with their boards while mum, grandad and i joyfully watch on. watching the pure joy in their little faces as the...

dorian · dorian

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-02-03/china-completes-wuhan-makeshift-hospital-to-treat-coronavirus/11923000

JayDee · JayDee

Did you donate any $$$ for the Bush Fires with the Red Cross. From all media reports it appears that your $$$$ will go to who ever REd Cross so nominate. My thoughts are that the donations to Red Cross would have been 95% of the fact that it would go the the people who have suffered from the savage Bush Fires...

Mike Harding · Mike Harding

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-01-16/pacemaker-electric-shocks-woman-60-times-sparks-regulation-call/11855532

Bobdown · Bobdown

Maybe some of them dirty backpackers should go to Japan...........tongue-in-cheek Cheers Bob

Bobdown · Bobdown

Absolute amazing what they take..........feel for the poor shopkeepers. Cheers Bob

Craig1 · Craig1

from Burnie Advocate

Kaid · Kaid

What a sight this morning in Tamworth. Approximately 170 Trucks loaded with hay and heading for Armidale. Brought a year to my eye and made me Bloody Proud to be an Aussie

Magnarc · Magnarc

Hmm, I seem to recall a not entirely dissimilar situation in 1936 that impacted the serenity of the rich and famous in Buck house. History repeating itself????? (The post is a comment on the current situation and does not necessarily reflect the views of the poster)

Bobdown · Bobdown

This elevator shows how close to capacity it is based on the weight of the riders. This restaurant has a toe opener for those who want to avoid germs on the doorknob.o This tire tells you when it's time to change it. ...

Whenarewethere · Whenarewethere

Germany's first electric Autobahn for hybrid trucks opens near Frankfurt The project, called Elisa (electrified, innovative heavy traffic on the Autobahn) is being tested in real traffic by five logistics companies with hybrid, battery-powered trucks on one of the busiest stretches of Autoba...

Craig1 · Craig1

Australia win 1st ODI against India by 10 wickets, 2 tons to Aussies

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

He passed away this morning . Old style politician If Im allowed to say that ? 73 from cancer , loved trains and wearing a hat !! -- Edited by Aus-Kiwi on Thursday 22nd of August 2019 12:32:17 PM

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Aussie Paul.

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

I remember my Dad telling me about that day. Aussie Paul.

Rob Driver · Rob Driver

I came across this u tube video that some may be interested in. After watching it I am now at least, more aware how figures can be misrepresented. https://youtu.be/8455KEDitpU -- Edited by bentaxlebabe on Sunday 22nd of September 2019 10:12:15 AM

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Let us look back in time. (Preview) The year was ..... 1954. My first job saw me earn a stunning amount of 3 pounds ( that is $6) for 40 hours work. Then in 1955 I gained a position in the railway with a salary of 7 pounds ten shillings ( $15 ) for a 36 hour week. I thought that I was a millionaire with that whooping salary increase. Then in 1962 B...	JayDee	8	1531	01:25 PM Feb 15, 2020 by Greg 1
	Why the Government blocked a law forcing nursing homes to reveal staff and food budgets (Preview) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-02-09/federal-government-blocked-law-nursing-homes-reveal-finances/11943380	dorian	6	998	01:26 PM Feb 14, 2020 by Tony Bev
	Leaked report describes Federal Parliament's cyber security as having 'low level of maturity' (Preview) Leaked report describes Federal Parliament's cyber security as having 'low level of maturity': https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-02-13/leaked-report-describes-parliament-cyber-security-low-maturity/11953860 Federal Parliament failed to develop effectiv...	dorian	3	1057	09:06 PM Feb 13, 2020 by Craig1
	I'll stir it up... (Preview) Would this be a problem you think?	aussie_paul	16	1084	09:37 PM Feb 12, 2020 by landy
	Avatar change (Preview) The grandies and myself enjoying the beach at sunset. Bribie island. A holiday spent building sand castles and enjoying each others company. Grandies frolicking and swimming in the surf with their boards while mum, grandad and i joyfully watch on. watching the pure joy in their little faces as the...	the rocket	4	1623	02:14 PM Feb 9, 2020 by the rocket
	China builds hospital in 10 days (Preview) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-02-03/china-completes-wuhan-makeshift-hospital-to-treat-coronavirus/11923000	dorian	8	1339	12:14 AM Feb 9, 2020 by Whenarewethere
	Please give to Red Cross Charity..I do not think so!!!! (Preview) Did you donate any $$$ for the Bush Fires with the Red Cross. From all media reports it appears that your $$$$ will go to who ever REd Cross so nominate. My thoughts are that the donations to Red Cross would have been 95% of the fact that it would go the the people who have suffered from the savage Bush Fires...	JayDee	22	2136	03:17 PM Feb 8, 2020 by roker
	Implanted Biotronik pacemaker/defibrillator issues (Preview) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-01-16/pacemaker-electric-shocks-woman-60-times-sparks-regulation-call/11855532	Mike Harding	2	1585	02:30 PM Feb 7, 2020 by Bicyclecamper
	Setting a good example in Japan (Preview) Maybe some of them dirty backpackers should go to Japan...........tongue-in-cheek Cheers Bob	Bobdown	0	904	02:34 PM Feb 6, 2020 by Bobdown
	Thieves (Preview) Absolute amazing what they take..........feel for the poor shopkeepers. Cheers Bob	Bobdown	3	1294	10:05 PM Feb 4, 2020 by Bicyclecamper
	1970 bargains (Preview) from Burnie Advocate	Craig1	7	1450	05:34 PM Jan 28, 2020 by Whenarewethere
	Burrumbuttock Hay Runners (Preview) What a sight this morning in Tamworth. Approximately 170 Trucks loaded with hay and heading for Armidale. Brought a year to my eye and made me Bloody Proud to be an Aussie	Kaid	3	797	02:16 PM Jan 27, 2020 by Keith P
	Meghan (Preview) Hmm, I seem to recall a not entirely dissimilar situation in 1936 that impacted the serenity of the rich and famous in Buck house. History repeating itself????? (The post is a comment on the current situation and does not necessarily reflect the views of the poster)	Magnarc	16	2131	01:25 PM Jan 25, 2020 by Eaglemax
	Some clever ideas here (Preview) This elevator shows how close to capacity it is based on the weight of the riders. This restaurant has a toe opener for those who want to avoid germs on the doorknob.o This tire tells you when it's time to change it. ...	Bobdown	3	1515	09:34 AM Jan 22, 2020 by Nevd
	Electric overhead for trucks in Germany (Preview) Germany's first electric Autobahn for hybrid trucks opens near Frankfurt The project, called Elisa (electrified, innovative heavy traffic on the Autobahn) is being tested in real traffic by five logistics companies with hybrid, battery-powered trucks on one of the busiest stretches of Autoba...	Whenarewethere	4	1326	07:51 AM Jan 21, 2020 by Tony LEE
	Meanwhile in downtown Mumbai (Preview) Australia win 1st ODI against India by 10 wickets, 2 tons to Aussies	Craig1	4	1582	09:13 PM Jan 20, 2020 by Craig1
	RIP Tim Fischer (Preview) He passed away this morning . Old style politician If Im allowed to say that ? 73 from cancer , loved trains and wearing a hat !! -- Edited by Aus-Kiwi on Thursday 22nd of August 2019 12:32:17 PM	Aus-Kiwi	14	2046	04:45 PM Jan 20, 2020 by RJ65
	Canberra fires in 2003.. (Preview) Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	2	1216	07:31 PM Jan 19, 2020 by The Belmont Bear
	Fires in 1939... (Preview) I remember my Dad telling me about that day. Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	15	1588	11:44 AM Jan 18, 2020 by Cupie
	Are our grandchildren being manipulated? ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) I came across this u tube video that some may be interested in. After watching it I am now at least, more aware how figures can be misrepresented. https://youtu.be/8455KEDitpU -- Edited by bentaxlebabe on Sunday 22nd of September 2019 10:12:15 AM	Rob Driver	77	4360	02:47 PM Jan 16, 2020 by dorian
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