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Men of Pike Poem - By Sean Plunket
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THE MEN OF PIKE They came from near and far awayThe men of Pike to work that dayThe afternoon shift way down deepBeneath the mountains oh so steepA long way in but further outThe afternoon shift sets aboutA job not flash but hard and tryingA job that holds the risk of dying From seventeen to sixty twoTh...
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Anyone travelling in Northern Victorie/Southern NSW should be aware of Locusts
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http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/12/05/3084908.htm
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Sitting out the rain
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We found a great spot at Macquarie Woods, between Orange and Bathurst to wait until the worst of the flooding goes - can't see any point in moving on when you don't know if the next place to camp is open, under water and closed!!! Millthorpe - now that is a busy little place on a Sunday!!! Kath -- Edited by L...
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Dogs on Beaches.
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Don't know if I should have put this on the other thread, but here goes. Just looked at the "Mailbag", and saw some-one complaining of signs saying "Dogs not Allowed" on some beaches. What they probably don't realise, is the [scientifically proven over 30-odd years ago] fact t...
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Telstra up grade 200mb
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Just read on another forum that Telstra could be uping the 200mb to a 1 gb for the same $10 bucks...you have to ring them 125111... -- Edited by BobnBev on Thursday 2nd of December 2010 06:22:01 PM
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Strong Folding Step.
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These are in the Repco Catalogue again. If I remember rightly, they hold very heavy people. $29.99. Cheers, Sheba.
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Grey water disposal
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Started typing this under "Water Tank maintenance" but its too far off topic. The hose that drains the wash-up water from the van doesnt take long to develop a nasty smell. Being the type that is ribbed theres plenty of scope to trap scum. I can understand why, as when using the camper-t...
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feeling low
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for one reason or other which i wont go into I've had to ask my 21 year old son that he has to move out of home,, this is not a happy move but one that had to be made,,, i feel that i've failed hm as a parent because of the way he's turned out,,, god i feel low
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NATIONAL ANTHEM?
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God Bless Australia was a proposed 1961 Australian national anthem by Australian song writer Jack O'Hagan who provided patriotic lyrics to the traditional tune of WALTZING MATILDA: Here in this God given land of ours, Australia This proud possession, our own piece of earth That was built by our...
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Warning - Folding step
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This is a warning to anyone owning or considering buy one of these steps. These steps are not stable unless used only on solid (eg concrete, not grass) and near dead level ground, as they have a tendency to roll over unless the weight is put in the very centre of the step. I'm currently suffering a broken a...
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kick him or love him??
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I dunno wether to kick my dad or love him dont know if I told you guys but dad went down to adelaide on his own in the motor home, and only stayed there a few days and was supposed to be at Gundagia tonite, after travelling from Balranald but he got home tonite, 780 k's ,9 hours in one day, alot for some one his ag...
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Cleaning Acrylic Caravan Windows.
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I Need some tips on cleaning the Galaxy acrylic ( perspex) windows on our van. Can you please advise what you use. Thanks Dodg.
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Wuruma Dam - Fishing
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As I posted recently, we are off to Wuruma Dam. I intend mainly fishing for Barra trolling Bomber A's and similar. I will also be fishing from the shore at times probably using bait. I see on the Bundaberg Regional Council's webpage that there are Bass, Golden and Silver Perch, Catfish and Spangled...
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Torquay schoolies welcome again.
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We have just completed a visit by 200 schoolies and was impressed with their behavior and friendliness while in our park. Strict control and security measures along with substantial bond identification measures gave the schoolies a safe haven to relax in when outside celebrations were complete....
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Toyota Arial
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I'm on the track again for a Toyota 1982 Model Coaster Car Aerial......Been all over Melbourne wreckers for this type..It's the Two screw mounted on the drivers side..About a foot in length...Can't find one for love or money.......Can anybody help.....It was corroded so bad snapped off in my ha...
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How often does this sort of thing happen
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http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/12/01/3082011.htm
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Mail Run...Coober Pedy.
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Has anyone taken the 1 day mail run tours from Coober Pedy to either The Painted Desert or Oodnadatta-William Creek? What was it like? Wondering if its better to take the tour ($185p.p) or self drive. The boss has informed me we are going up the centre for our major trip next year, any info on places not b...
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WA Reptile Sites
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Here are a couple of good links for WA Reptiles, especially in light of a recent WA death due to snakebite, look in the side menu under "Elapids" for the venomous ones, see; http://www.westaussiereptiles.com.au/ and also; http://members.iinet.net.au/~bush/ The recent death in W...
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RIP CARAVAN PARKS
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READ THIS IN THE NEWS THIS MORNING: CARAVAN parks are at risk of becoming extinct in Australia because people are increasingly being allowed to camp in public-owned parks for free, the industry has warned. They are also being bought up by developers because the land value is often more than many &quo...
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Towing cars (help)
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I am thinking of attaching a A frame to cart our little Jazz car next year....I'm asking for advise from you who may have one .....Question is! Is it a problem as far as wear and tear on the Rear Bearings.....Whilst the two front wheels are enjoying a free trip...Need to know fairly soon if possible.....
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