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rockylizard


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Gday...

1829  - 

Science fiction writer, Jules Verne, is born.

1879  - 

Ned Kelly and his gang converge upon the small town of Jerilderie prior to robbing the bank. 

1983  - 

A vast dust storm sweeps across Melbourne, Australia.

2001  - 

South Australia adopts the Leafy Seadragon as its marine emblem. 

Cheers - John



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I've often wondered about Ned at the relatively tender age of 24 declaring "such is life". Kinda like a Japanese tourist saying he's seen Australia after a few quick tours.

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