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May 08 Today in history
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Gday... 1838 - Eyre's first overlanding venture is threatened as he discovers the Loddon River is almost dry. Edward John Eyre was born on 5 August 1815 in Hornsea, Yorkshire. After coming to Australia, he gained valuable bush skills whilst droving cattle overland from Sydney through to the Li...
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Who said chicks can't rock?????
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMKmQmkJ9gg -- Edited by D and D on Wednesday 7th of May 2014 10:17:21 PM
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Road trip in a bus
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http://www.20min.ch/ro/videotv/?vid=339276 and their all havin a laugh??!!
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Tha Autumn change of Manjimup in W.A's South West
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Here are a few pictures of the Colour Change of the Trees around the Tourist Information Office in The South West town of Manjimup...... It may have been cold and wet in the South West but, it is the best time to see the country change colour. K.J.
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Tyre Change On The Move - (or a death wish....)
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This is unbelievable.......see; http://devour.com/video/saudi-tire-change/
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A few more pictures of W.A's colourfull South
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I've found a few more flicks of that hidden Golden Valley which is down near Balingup in W.A.s South West........ This lovely quiet valley is the ideal place for a quiet Cuppa and a bit of a read, well worth the visit. K.J.
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May 07 Today in history
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Gday... 1840 - Composer Tchaikovsky is born. 1815 - Following completion of the first road over the Blue Mountains, Governor Macquarie names Bathurst. In May 1813, Blaxland, Lawson and Wentworth crossed the Blue Mountains, finding rich farming land in the Hartley region. However, furth...
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Persimmons....a surplus
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I don't claim to have a green thumb but this year my persimmons (non-astringent) just went crazy - it flowered in spring, flowers were pollinated and since then they have just grown and grown to extent where all the branches are carrying so much fruit they are touching the ground. Advocados are simil...
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I don't like this weed
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Can anyone help me identify it? (until I can locate a good gardeners forum) and so I can effectively eradicate it.
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May 06 Today in history
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Gday... 1875 - Giles departs on his final expedition, crossing the western deserts twice. Ernest Giles emigrated to Australia in 1850 and was employed at various cattle and sheep stations, allowing him to develop good bush skills. He made several expeditions in the Australian desert. The fir...
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William and Kate with their little boy George...
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Air show
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Hi guys Yesterday (sunday) I went to my first air show. held by the Wings of Illawarra, https://www.wingsoverillawarra.com.au/ I was hoping to be able to see a cessna grand caravan and 172, I saw the 172 but unfortunately no caravans, (Cessna Grand Caravan 208b) like I fly in fsx.. Also unfortunat...
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May 05 Today in history
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Gday... 1865 - Australian bushranger Ben Hall is shot dead by police. 1894 - The Australian slang term 'fair dinkum' appears in print for the first time. "Fair dinkum" is an Australian slang term meaning honest, genuine or real. The derivation dinky-di means a native-born Aust...
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Spiders a problem ? ! ?
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Boy takes his gran to the prom
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http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/relationships/dolores-dennison-89-goes-to-prom-as-greatgrandson-austins-date/story-fnet0he2-1226904024937-- Edited by arthur on Sunday 4th of May 2014 04:18:05 PM
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One for Bileeeeeee (7 e's)
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May 04 Today in history
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Gday... 1842 - The colony of the Moreton Bay District is declared a free settlement. 1852 - The Second Gold Escort arrives in Adelaide, returning wealth from the Victorian goldfields to the colony of South Australia. 1864 - The first trout eggs introduced to Australia begin t...
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CPR Doll - Rescue Annie
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The familiar doll used in CPR training, Rescue Annie or Resusci Anne, is based on a sad incident in Paris. In the late 1800s, the body of a young woman was pulled from the River Seine. Though she was never identified, a death mask was made of her face. Her expression was so peaceful that the mask went viral...
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Graham Edwards - WA State RSL President - Vietnam Veteran
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After many years of not appealing to younger war veterans and ex ADF members, there has been a renewed interest in the WA Branch of the RSL since Graham Edwards was elected President. Prior to this many disenchanted members had formed there own Associations. The WA Branch under Graham's leadersh...
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