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Mr KERRY PACKER (A GREAT AUSTRALIAN) And formerly Australia's wealthiest person, passed away on Monday Jan- 26. His demise is attributed to heart and kidney failure. On a lighter note, many notable people have suggested that, Kerry, would have secured his future in advance. Kerry being a Fun person and someone who enjoyed life to the full, It is now expected that HEAVEN will soon be getting its first TV and Radio Networks, Plus Casino's and Slot machines, One Day 50 overs Cricket and Horse Racing. The only way myself and many other people became involved with Kerry, was to contribute to his wealth. Kerry I have been told was a great Philanthropist, although a few Billion would hardly put a dent into his balance. I personally never came in contact with Kerry, however most people who did regarded him as a great person and a good guy. Those intending to depart for higher places soon will have the surprise of their(New Life) Thanks to Kerry. VALE KERRY.

The following preamble is a laymans explanation of the rules of cricket to the people of North America . You have two sides, one out in the field and one in. Each man that's in goes out, and when he is out he comes in and the next man goes in until he is out. When one side are all out, the side that's been out comes in and the side that has been in goes out and tries to get those coming in, out. Sometimes you get men still in and not out. When a man goes out to go in, the men who are out try to get him out, and when he is out he goes in and the next man goes out and goes in. There are two men called umpires who are all out all the time, and they decide when the men who are in are out. When both sides have been in and all the men have been out, and both sides have been out twice, after the men have been in, including those who are not out, that is the end of the game. The general rules of actual play are saturated with a glossary of terms and conditions with sub rules, with the ...

Make the World a better Place. Dear santa and elves and reinder, hi my name is Dayna and I am 7 years old. How are you? For ChristmistI would like 1, pet buney, 2 pet dog jerman sheped pointer, 3. a pet horse,4 a toy and much more.and to make the world a better place, 1, help the poor people, 2, give clean water, 3 give donasans for people, 4, give a good christmis to all people in the world, And what I think abiat Christmist-I dekorate the home, 2, be good and be holly, 3, give love and canpassion. FROM ME Dayna, Lisaro. (Written with a bit of conniving from mom probably, V) WE SHOULD PICK UP THE DOG POO Dear santa. I would like a Bratz Doll thank you. I want people to pick up their rubbish, scrub the writings off the buildings, pick up their dog poo, no garbage in the sea or down the drain. Be nice to each other, listen to your Mum and Dad. a smile is free. be happy. Love Mollie, 6, Kariong. (With help from mum again. V) Can I have a pair of wheelies. Dear Santa, For Christmas I ...

It does appear that those who were ostracised by the govt of that 'One balled Chocolate waffling vegetarian Mr Shicklegruber, are now in total control of the media industry and walk hand in hand with their former enemies; the industrial and political Fascists. Both Ideoligies seemingly working together lovingly. Why do 95% of film makers; despite the many differing creeds and racial origins globaly, always dominate their scripts with hebrew names for their actors. Mind you, cronyism and nepotism is rife within the film industry and would seem that since the dawn of the Hollywood film set up, the Cecil B De- Mille's, Fred Zimmerman's, Goldberg's and Spielbergs and the like, have passed down opportunities to their own extended families and creed, hence a few years ago an Australian fronting up for his film industry award stated to the embarrassment of many present,"Seems like I am the only Gentile here tonight". I am sick of people who play the role's of pe...

PLEASE feel free to comment, get it off your chest before the year runs out, about anything you wish to say. NO DELETIONS UNLESS THEY ARE OBSCENE. VEST: I would like to say hello to my OLD shipmates of the HMS King George V assoc in the U/K to whom I will send a new JLS pen to replace their misplaced one ; should they comment here. We of the assoc in Australia have recently returned from a hilarious holiday in Coffs Harbour, going wild and enjoying life to the full, (Read your news letter)My beautiful Lady and myself are sailing down to Tasmania mid Jan, those of you who haven't yet lost their marbles will remember our ship going there Jan-8-46, and the great reception we had from the locals. Reading your news letters really has me wondering what your domestic lives entail, as your assoc annual meanderings appear to be in need of a vitality boost, your several minor adventures were mostly centred around boring venues; unctious church services and retiring to your beds at 9PM, ...

Where in heavens name is Vandiemans Land Er indoors and I are off on a voyage of rediscovery on Jan-26-05. For the inquisitive check it out on Google. I first visited Vandiemans Land Jan-8-1946, shortly after repairs to the ship I served on; The 'HMS King Geoge V', a huge Battleship during WW2, called into Hobart while on its journey home to England. Unfortunately the ship was booked out for the Jan- 6-05 sailing, however, the sea journey from Sydney to Devonport; on the north of Vandiemans Land takes 22 hours, my darling and I are taking our car and have a cabin to our selves. Total cost for the return sea journey and ten days motel accom is estimated at less than Aus-$2,000, or US $1,500 plus spending money, the cost of the car on the ship is included. Keep your eye on this website early Feb for this fabulous story of rediscovery to unfold. I hope to return with a host of TASMANIAN jokes to unleash onto my Nth American and Brit bloggers about Australias only Island State ...

The good news is my CAT SCAN has indicated that, I could be around for a few more years yet, provided I make an attempt to take up more healthy pursuits. mind you I still have a few aches and pains WITCH my Doctor; who is Chinese/Indonesian (racism not intended) tells me my problems are indicative to social excesses; as he pushes his account into my reluctant hand and asks " Why you look at me so suspiciously". Not a very good night at the club on Friday, we left early due to a club member at our table who has a high opinion of himself deciding to crack jokes about Penises and BJs, who then objected to a nearby person using the 'F' word in front of his gibbering woman. However Sat night was far better at the Soccer Club, a 'Fleetwood Mac' tribute show, we then got to bed at 2am. Sunday Dec-4. We were rudley awakened by an air rescue Chopper landing close by in our quiet secluded street, at 6 something am. Peering out of the window we saw one wrecked red car o...

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A Study of my web stats indicates only about 2% of visitors commented on the previous posts relating to the Gold Card. Not interested, only for oldies and we will never get it attitude possibly by oldies, too proud are you? what a shame, well a lot of you will boot the bucket earlier than you anticipate due to your complacency,and the Govt will double dip due to your earlier departure, the futility of it all will bring gleeful joy to the yellow toothed Uber Rodents in Canberra. At last I received a letter from De-anne Kelly MP Minister of Veteran Affairs; via my Federal MP Jill Hall; thanks Jill for your efforts to help,you have done your best for us. but it is a losing fight for the aged British Vets, the numbers of those in dire need would be around the lower hundreds. I shall not consider myself as one of those unfortunates, I being only 80 and only suffering from asbestos related pleurosy. Mind you our Fed Govt is doing a great job and has managed to spend about $65 million bucks f...

Like most of us vets did during WW2 and then choose to migrate and remain in Australia as Citizens for up to SIXTY YEARS. You will be technically referred to as 'Lower Grade Australians.' If you put your life on the line in the defence of Australia in times of war, as did friends relatives and other colleagues of mine and who died as a result, also the other men who survived the horrors of war and chose to stay or migrate to Australia at the first opportunity and become Australians by choice, you must pass a stringent test, and on graduation you will be invited to sing, "We are-you-are-wer'e all Australians" etc. But wait!! That is only until when you apply for The Elusive Veterans Medical benefits 'GOLD CARD'. At this point you will be informed, "Well!! you are not really Australians are you". This degrading Gold Card fiasco is a blight on the democratic principles of the Australian Federal Govt, This type of discrimination is similar to that sh...

I am left wondering, under what circumstances and by whose whimsical conception WHY ? the hard attitudes of consecutive bigoted Federal Governments of the People of Australia, have decreed that, the Magnitude of the Sacrifice and Achievements by the men of the British Royal Navy in the Pacific Theatre of war 1944-1945, by whose actions gave enormous benefit to our country Australia and its people, should be ignominously considered contentious and unequal to Australians 'Born and Bred. Sir, If such system of measurement exists, it would be purely hypothetical and genetically passed on by successive leaders who have an axe to grind, and who better to dislike than the Boss or Mother Country, from whence we came to do our bit. To those 'True Blue Australians' who served with us on British ships and those who crewed borrowed British ships I say well done,you deserve your Medical benefits 'GOLD CARD'. I would also like to thank the Royal Australian Navy for their role in ...

FLEET STRENGTH AT THE TIME OF THE JAPANESE SURRENDER BRITISH PACIFIC FLEET AND BRITISH EAST INDIES FLEET Battleships, 40,000 ton 4. / 2, one French Fleet Aicraft Carriers 5. Escort Aircraft Carriers 12. / 16 Heavy & light Cruisers . 6 to 8,000 Tons 10, 2 NZ,1 Canadaian. / 13, 1 Dutch Destroyers 40, 6 on loan to RAN. / 45, 1 dutch 2 French ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The above ships formed the fighting force, except the 6 RAN destroyers on N A S Duties escorting Supply Ships and 'Bringing up the Mail' The "GOLD CARD MEN' -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Frigates & Sloops 31./ 59, 5 R Indian Navy Submarines 29. /14 Minesweepers 33./ 31, 15 R INDIAN NAVY Landing ships - 21. Maintenance/Repair ships 15. /21. Fleet Oil Tankers 22. Hospital Ships 6. Ammunition & Store Ships 43. TOTALS 245 Ships in all. 222 Ships in all. ------------------------------------------...

LEAST OF ALL I EXPECTED SOME RESPONSE FROM THE PERSONS WHO MAY HAVE BENEFITTED BY THE OFFER OF THE VETERANS (AUS)MEDICAL BENEFITS GOLD CARD So it seems you only have your selves to blame, that, my platitudes have fallen on the deaf ears of the cheats in Canberra. Oct 4, I received a letter from people who described themseles as an offshoot of the (RSL)Returned Servicemans League. I was offered tickets for the chance to win a posh house in Queensland(Fat Chance) at $5-00 a pop. The benefits from this lottery going to Australian ex Servicemen, like legacy etc. As a British ex service man who fought for Australia during WW2, and not a gold card recipient, I wrote in reply to their letter telling them where to stuff their begging letter, why in heavens name should I be considered unworthy of recognition, yet be expected to pay the beer and poker machine expenses of some of the fit and healthy and some younger gold card recipients I know, who frequent my local clubs and pubs. Don't they...

Will the presentation of this Medallion soften the hearts of Canberra Bean Counters ? Last month I was informed by the Dept of Veteran Affairs that I among many others would be presented with a special medallion which commemorates the 60th anniversary of the end of WW2 in the Pacific, this medallion was to be presented to me by my Federal member of parliament Jill Hall, whom I remember as a helpful and industrious person. The presentation was low key(Save me the detail) . I took notice that about 30% of the recipients were expat Brits who served in the Pacific during WW2, I was photographed together with Jill Hall (MP), I then received a small box containing a gold coloured medallion, it was enscribed - WORLD WAR 2 SERVICE TO AUSTRALIA. inside of the box a message on a small card states: It is presented in 2005 by the Australion govt on behalf of the Australian people to those who served this nation and her allies during the war from 1939 to 1945. I also received a folded 6x8inch com...

The first requirement for this elusive 'Gold Card is that, you were born in Australia, or if you migrated to Australia and served in the armed services and faced the enemy in the defence or in the interests of Australia; in or overseas. You dont have to be wounded in action or become the holder of a distinctive decoration, you may be a non combatant in a designated war zone, and of course you must be an Australian citizen at the time of qualification and at the time of the receipt of the award and more than 72 years of age. I am a ex British serviceman who served in the British Navy for nearly four years during WW2, Korea and middle east conflicts. Based in Sydney Australia during WW2, the last nine months was spent at sea in the Pacific serving with Australians and the United States forces until the surrender of Japan. At the end of hostilities, a vast number of British servicemen stayed on in Australia, some illegally I am told, most of whom became Australian citizens, some ...

Saturday Sept 10; "THE FAB FOUR" Best band on the circuit, great stuff, Always TEN OUT OF TEN. Sunday Sept 11."RAGGEDY AN" Duo. Come again, An EIGHT point FIVE. VEST Daily Gaggle.

While engaged in domestic chores in the back garden, Aug 2, I sliced the webbing between my left forefinger and thumb. The deep cut produced about half an armful of blood and the missus freaked out when she SAW it, however, the missus has recovered from the shock. Incidently, my left hand is expected to be fully recovered within a week from now; when the Doc will remove the needle-work, meanwhile I am typing at 5 wpm on right hand drive. Expressions of sympathy will be warmly welcomed. Vest, Daily Gaggle.

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