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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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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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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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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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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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One for Bileeeeeee (7 e's)
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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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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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Henry Ford Built The B24 Liberator Bomber 6 months before Pearl Harbour.....
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This was 6 months BEFORE Pearl Harbor! Henry Ford was determined that he could mass produce bombers just as he had done with cars, so he built the WillowRun assembly plant in Michigan and proved it. It was the world's largest building under one roof at the time.This film will absolutely blow you...
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I really am gettin' old...
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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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Look who I met!!!
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Look who I met whilst out exploring the Mount Baw Baw area today. next to prime Realestate minding his own business, eating roots and leaves.
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May 03 Today in history
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Gday... 1654 - The first toll bridge in America opens: humans cross free but animals have to pay. The first toll bridge in America was opened on 3 May 1654 at Newbury River in Massachusetts by licensee Richard Thorley. Called "Thorlay's Bridge", it was built over the Parker River an...
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Happy hour necessity?
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Please let me know if you would like one so that I can order in bulk. Why should I be the only idiot? https://www.youtube.com/embed/wSuH9u0kvhU?rel=0 Aussie Paul. -- Edited by aussie_paul on Friday 2nd of May 2014 01:44:24 PM
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Typical Pollies......
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Isn't this just typical, mention their own pockets and they're all ears..... K.J.
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Nearly 8,000 Registered GN Members.....
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Another 18 members and there will be 8,000 registered members ( a few more posting would be great though). So anyone who just views but hasn't registered yet here's your chance to help the forum reach the 8000 members mark!
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THE CARING WIFE !!!
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Husbands call: "Honey it's me. I don't want to alarm you but I was hit by a car as I was leaving the office. Paula brought me to the hospital. They have checked me over and done some tests and some x-rays. The blow to my head was severe. Fortunately it did not cause any serious internal injury Howe...
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