The Aussie Thread...

surfar · 04-26-2020, 04:28 PM - **1 Like**

Just a reminder,on Wednesday 29th2020.

Its the day 250 years ago that CC discovered Kurnell Point(surf spot).

Powerful right hander with intense tuberides are possible.Ideal conditions vary.A BIG south swell,a moderate east or NE swell and EAST(protected) but SE to SW winds are better.

Earliest map I could find of NSW colony,some places were named a longtime ago.

New S. Wales; Australia. - David Rumsey Historical Map Collection

Pete82 · 05-05-2020, 12:20 PM

I was born in Brisbane for Finnish parents and got a dual nationality. I've been living in europe most of my life and haven't got a chance to visit Australia again. Hopefully someday.
I do feel kind of proud to have Australian passport but yet I don't feel like I'm a real Aussie. Although there is some old newspaper clip calling me a real dinky die...

surfar · 05-05-2020, 05:02 PM

Originally posted by Pete82

Although there is some old newspaper clip calling me a real dinky die...

If you are a good soccer player you will walk into our team,or son or daughter?

Liney · 06-17-2020, 03:45 AM

After having some military experience, and understanding the culture and the humour that goes with it, I have to say that in times of discontent like this I'm heartened to see you can still rely on the military to just do something without thinking how it will be taken by the civvies. Well done whoever

Kapooka Army Base welcome sign jokes about violence and beating | 7NEWS.com.au

Transit · 07-18-2020, 05:02 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by PJ1

Now all the New Zealanders will move into it!

Don't worry Mate we've got our own 😀
1131 pages and counting
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/43-travel-events-groups/41021-kiwi-pentaxians.html

surfar · 08-01-2020, 11:16 PM

A curfew from 8pm till 5am,unless going or coming from work.

5 kilometer radius for shopping once a day perhousehold.

5 kilometer radius for exercise that is limited to 1 hour per day.

I hope you Mekicanos can get rid of it asap.The Melbourne Cup is probably in doubt,even this far off.

**alfa75ts** · 08-01-2020, 11:59 PM

Originally posted by surfar

The Melbourne Cup is probably in doubt,even this far off.

Yeah, I can never figure out which horse is going to win.

What's going on (so far) https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/updates/coronavirus-covid-19/premiers-statement-...s-restrictions

**carlb** · 08-02-2020, 01:28 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by surfar

...............I hope you Mekicanos can get rid of it asap.The Melbourne Cup is probably in doubt,even this far off.

So it's not all bad news then.

surfar · 08-02-2020, 02:12 AM

Originally posted by carlb

So it's not all bad news then.

Not at all,for that far flung outpost one horse state(its left hasnt it?).

I hope your state can keep it out,my mate flew in 4 weeks ago and had to self isolate 2 weeks in a Perth hotel.Cops checking he was confined regularly.On 4 weeks on,then 4 off.But cant come back to NewSouth(premierState btw!) He has to stay over for the 4 off.So all up 10 weeks away from the family(its usually 2 at a time) and he doesnt know whats happening after the 2nd lot of 4 weeks.I just hope OZ can get control of it as well as the Kiwis,their strictness paid off.6-700 new cases a day in Vic,thats scary.

---------- Post added 08-02-20 at 08:20 PM ----------

Originally posted by alfa75ts

What's going on

These actions should have been taken once 100 a day happened,government in actions are questionable.NSWgov had the Ruby P fiasco,Vicco certainly can claim one over them!

**carlb** · 08-02-2020, 02:30 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by surfar

I hope your state can keep it out

Well one fat bozo from Queensland seems very determined to change that

bxf · 08-26-2020, 03:18 AM

I am a Canadian citizen, and ex-Australian resident (long story). For reasons relating to pension, the Canadian authorities need information pertaining to my residence in countries other than Canada. Specifically, they are asking for my Australian "registration number".

The only number that comes to mind would be the Tax File Number (TFN). Is anyone here aware of the existence of any other number used in Oz, such as a social security number, for example?

Thanks for any input.

MarkJerling · 08-26-2020, 03:33 AM

Originally posted by surfar

Just a reminder,on Wednesday 29th2020.

Its the day 250 years ago that CC discovered Kurnell Point(surf spot).

Powerful right hander with intense tuberides are possible.Ideal conditions vary.A BIG south swell,a moderate east or NE swell and EAST(protected) but SE to SW winds are better.

Earliest map I could find of NSW colony,some places were named a longtime ago.

New S. Wales; Australia. - David Rumsey Historical Map Collection

That's interesting. Was Australia only two provinces originally?

**rod_grant** · 08-26-2020, 05:09 AM

New Holland was never a province.
NSW was the bit settled by the Pomms and gradually expanded.
There's more detail, but I'm going to bed.

surfar · 08-26-2020, 05:27 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Was Australia only two provinces originally?

Originally it was just NSW,but we subdivided the big island and sent the undesirables to the little island(they bred up and the long distance swimmers founded Adelaide,the dog paddlers could only make it across Bass straight to Meckico.)

**Digitalis** · 08-26-2020, 07:20 AM - **5 Likes**

Hey Surfar I Think you are forgetting about the Emus that despite lacking opposable digits, we fought a war against...and lost.

Fast forward a few decades and the emu's became known colloquially as Turbochickens, they all went north and inhabit the land abbreviated as NT (Nothing but Turbochickens) or as the uneducated call it: Northern Territory.

04-26-2020, 04:28 PM - 1 Like	#226
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,137	Chalk up 250! Just a reminder,on Wednesday 29th2020. Its the day 250 years ago that CC discovered Kurnell Point(surf spot). Powerful right hander with intense tuberides are possible.Ideal conditions vary.A BIG south swell,a moderate east or NE swell and EAST(protected) but SE to SW winds are better. Earliest map I could find of NSW colony,some places were named a longtime ago. New S. Wales; Australia. - David Rumsey Historical Map Collection

08-01-2020, 11:16 PM	#231
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,137	MELBOURNE in lock down. A curfew from 8pm till 5am,unless going or coming from work. 5 kilometer radius for shopping once a day perhousehold. 5 kilometer radius for exercise that is limited to 1 hour per day. I hope you Mekicanos can get rid of it asap.The Melbourne Cup is probably in doubt,even this far off.

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05-05-2020, 12:20 PM	#227
Pete82 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 97	I was born in Brisbane for Finnish parents and got a dual nationality. I've been living in europe most of my life and haven't got a chance to visit Australia again. Hopefully someday. I do feel kind of proud to have Australian passport but yet I don't feel like I'm a real Aussie. Although there is some old newspaper clip calling me a real dinky die...

05-05-2020, 05:02 PM	#228
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,137	Originally posted by Pete82 Although there is some old newspaper clip calling me a real dinky die... If you are a good soccer player you will walk into our team,or son or daughter?

06-17-2020, 03:45 AM	#229
Liney Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 1,237	After having some military experience, and understanding the culture and the humour that goes with it, I have to say that in times of discontent like this I'm heartened to see you can still rely on the military to just do something without thinking how it will be taken by the civvies. Well done whoever Kapooka Army Base welcome sign jokes about violence and beating \| 7NEWS.com.au

07-18-2020, 05:02 PM - 1 Like	#230
Transit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Whanganui NZ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,624	Originally posted by PJ1 Now all the New Zealanders will move into it! Don't worry Mate we've got our own 😀 1131 pages and counting https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/43-travel-events-groups/41021-kiwi-pentaxians.html

08-01-2020, 11:59 PM	#232
alfa75ts Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,356	Originally posted by surfar The Melbourne Cup is probably in doubt,even this far off. Yeah, I can never figure out which horse is going to win. What's going on (so far) https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/updates/coronavirus-covid-19/premiers-statement-...s-restrictions

08-02-2020, 01:28 AM - 1 Like	#233
carlb Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 1,162	Originally posted by surfar ...............I hope you Mekicanos can get rid of it asap.The Melbourne Cup is probably in doubt,even this far off. So it's not all bad news then.

08-02-2020, 02:12 AM	#234
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,137	Originally posted by carlb So it's not all bad news then. Not at all,for that far flung outpost one horse state(its left hasnt it?). I hope your state can keep it out,my mate flew in 4 weeks ago and had to self isolate 2 weeks in a Perth hotel.Cops checking he was confined regularly.On 4 weeks on,then 4 off.But cant come back to NewSouth(premierState btw!) He has to stay over for the 4 off.So all up 10 weeks away from the family(its usually 2 at a time) and he doesnt know whats happening after the 2nd lot of 4 weeks.I just hope OZ can get control of it as well as the Kiwis,their strictness paid off.6-700 new cases a day in Vic,thats scary. ---------- Post added 08-02-20 at 08:20 PM ---------- Originally posted by alfa75ts What's going on These actions should have been taken once 100 a day happened,government in actions are questionable.NSWgov had the Ruby P fiasco,Vicco certainly can claim one over them!

08-02-2020, 02:30 AM - 2 Likes	#235
carlb Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 1,162	Originally posted by surfar I hope your state can keep it out Well one fat bozo from Queensland seems very determined to change that

08-26-2020, 03:18 AM	#236
bxf Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lisbon area Posts: 1,660	I am a Canadian citizen, and ex-Australian resident (long story). For reasons relating to pension, the Canadian authorities need information pertaining to my residence in countries other than Canada. Specifically, they are asking for my Australian "registration number". The only number that comes to mind would be the Tax File Number (TFN). Is anyone here aware of the existence of any other number used in Oz, such as a social security number, for example? Thanks for any input.

08-26-2020, 03:33 AM	#237
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,402	Originally posted by surfar Just a reminder,on Wednesday 29th2020. Its the day 250 years ago that CC discovered Kurnell Point(surf spot). Powerful right hander with intense tuberides are possible.Ideal conditions vary.A BIG south swell,a moderate east or NE swell and EAST(protected) but SE to SW winds are better. Earliest map I could find of NSW colony,some places were named a longtime ago. New S. Wales; Australia. - David Rumsey Historical Map Collection That's interesting. Was Australia only two provinces originally?

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08-26-2020, 05:09 AM	#238
rod_grant Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wangaratta, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,951	New Holland was never a province. NSW was the bit settled by the Pomms and gradually expanded. There's more detail, but I'm going to bed.

08-26-2020, 05:27 AM - 1 Like	#239
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,137	Originally posted by MarkJerling Was Australia only two provinces originally? Originally it was just NSW,but we subdivided the big island and sent the undesirables to the little island(they bred up and the long distance swimmers founded Adelaide,the dog paddlers could only make it across Bass straight to Meckico.)

08-26-2020, 07:20 AM - 5 Likes	#240
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Hey Surfar I Think you are forgetting about the Emus that despite lacking opposable digits, we fought a war against...and lost. Fast forward a few decades and the emu's became known colloquially as Turbochickens, they all went north and inhabit the land abbreviated as NT (Nothing but Turbochickens) or as the uneducated call it: Northern Territory.