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5th of November

Fifth of November

‘Please to remember the fifth of November, Gunpowder, treason and plot. I see no reason why gunpowder treason Should ever be forgot.’ Do you remember

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happy motoring

Happy Motoring

‘Happy motoring, customers!’ That was a catchphrase recognised by most Australians in the early 1950s. It belonged to Bob Dyer, radio quiz star, and paid

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postcards

Postcards

I cannot master text messages, not even using my basic no-frills mobile phone. I have upgraded my technological skills to reasonable e-mail standard, but when

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bare feet days

Bare Feet Days

In our family we kids always wore shoes to school. It was a home rule and a school rule, and such rules were hard to

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fishing

Fishing

Maybe you’re a keen fisherman or woman. I’m not – not at all. I do enjoy a good fish meal, grilled or baked, or even

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telephone calling

Telephone Calling

Telephones were exceptional items among home appointments in 1930. For people to have a phone installed required them to be affluent enough to afford one

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backyard cricket

Backyard Cricket

Cricket has always been my favourite sport. I played it as a schoolboy, and after I left school, I was a member of teams in

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