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February 14 Today in history


Gday...

1779  - 

Captain James Cook is killed by natives in Hawaii. 

1788  - 

Lieutenant Philip Gidley King leaves Sydney to establish a settlement on Norfolk Island 

1936  - 

The Walter Taylor Bridge, which crosses the Brisbane River, is opened. 

1966  - 

Decimal currency is introduced in Australia, and the Australian dollar makes its debut. 

496  - 

St Valentine's Day is first declared. 

And today is the 30th anniversary of the birth and death of our first daughter Evanegline Wendy - one of the angels in heaven.

Cheers - John



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Some people feel the rain - the others just get wet - Bob Dylan

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