Nostalgia / Yesterday's Australia

Remembering an Australia before soy lattes, avo on toast, and political correctness.

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The Last Post Members, thank you so much for joining us for our newsletter Dawn Service. It truly is remarkable that we are able to do this online, together, as a community. It was so difficult choosing which Last Post video captured our hearts the most. After watching multiple online, I chose the below video uploaded by the Royal Australian...

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Last post 18 minutes ago by Littleboy8

Cinemas in the '60s

Cinemas in the '60s Do you remember going to the cinemas in the ‘60s? Back then, meeting with friends or family to watch a movie outside was still a huge thing! There used to be usherettes offering ice cream, lollies, chocolates, and even cigarettes. People would also stand up for the national anthem. Source: The Manc/Facebook What are...

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Last post Today at 12:17 PM by Wandiwa

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Good morning, members! As I have said in today's newsletter, we will be running a newsletter Dawn Service for those members of ours who have been unable to attend a Dawn Service. We will begin the service with an adapted version of the ANZAC Requiem, thanks to the incredible people at the ANZAC Day Commemoration Committee. If you could please...

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Last post Today at 11:35 AM by midgemills

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A Very Important Thing That Only Grandmothers Know: ‘Who giveth this woman?’

Note from the Editor: This article was kindly written for the SDC by member Josephine G. One of the banes of life for many women I know, which they/we conceal under a cloak of other-centred kindness, is the inability to know what we want. It is so much easier to go along with someone else’s design than to be clear about our own needs or...

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Last post Today at 11:21 AM by Jest

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The Ode of Remembrance

Next up, members, we have The Ode of Remembrance. I have also included the full poem For The Fallen by Laurence Binyon, 1914, of which The Ode of Remembrance is taken from. Before we begin, members, I would like to thank The Department of Veterans' Affairs' online ANZAC Portal for all of the incredible information they have provided online...

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Last post Today at 9:01 AM by Liz

Desks with an inkwell

Desks with an inkwell In today's classrooms, you'll see neatly arranged tables and chairs, providing plenty of room for students to work together or discuss topics. But it wasn't like that for kids growing up in the 1950s and '60s. Back then, pens weren't common; instead, people used inkwells to write notes and do their tasks. Most old-school...

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Last post Yesterday at 7:57 PM by Wandiwa

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First ANZAC Day March

The ANZAC Day march has always been the highlight of this significant day. The first march took place in Brisbane in 1916, as shown in this photo, where a large number of people gathered on the streets to witness soldiers on horseback. The tradition of marches became popular with veterans in the 1920s, as a way to honour their fallen friends...

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Last post Yesterday at 7:00 PM by Athena E.

Woodleigh Field Shampoo and Conditioner

Woodleigh Field Shampoo and Conditioner Credits: Internet Archive Who remembers Woodleigh Field shampoo and conditioner? They were a hit in the 1960s and 1970s but, sadly, didn't catch on elsewhere, leading to their discontinuation in late 1986. Did you use these bathtime classics?

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Last post Yesterday at 2:19 PM by Littleboy8

What High School Did You Go To

What High School Did You Go To What High School Did you go to and what year did you start year 7 / first form Imagine if your friend from High school that you loss touch with years ago is actually posting on here!!! It is really a small world so you never know

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Last post Tuesday at 8:07 PM by Littleboy8

Travel pocket clock

Travel pocket clock Credits: Johanna Shakes/Facebook Remember these trusty travel pocket clocks? Before smartphones became our constant companions, these little ticking timekeepers were a holiday staple for Aussies. The only problem was that they were LOUD. But they made sure you never missed a flight. Do you still have one of these? Share...

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Last post Tuesday at 3:45 PM by Cheb

Inkwells We had inkwells when I was in early primary school. I had long hair (plaits) and the kids behind me used to dip them in the ink wells as a joke - my Mother didn’t laugh at all.

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Last post Tuesday at 12:17 PM by BJM

Nostalgia. I remember free milk, school lunches, and at one East London school they gave us Codliver Oil capsules.

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Last post Tuesday at 9:54 AM by Andrew

Moon landing Hi all, I remember the old ink well desks very well, but the one thing I remember the most was when we pushed them all together in a corner so that we could see this little 12 inch tv in class on the day that the Americans landed on the moon…….Rick 62

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Last post Tuesday at 8:40 AM by Rick62

Red Rattlers Of Sydney

Red Rattlers Of Sydney I remember the Red Rattler Trains of the 60s and 70s in Sydney. The green seats and the windows you could put up and down and some even had those wooden shutters. The manual doors that you had to open and close your self. Not only did you have to open the carriage door you needed to open the door which led into the...

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Last post Tuesday at 4:41 AM by Suzanne rose

Travel clock I have one that I used when I was nursing for my alarm to wake me up for early shifts. I also have one that belonged to my father in law, it also had a thermometer in the case with the clock, so was a little bigger than a normal travel clock.

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Last post Monday at 12:50 PM by Gsr

Dawn Lake Credits: National Portrait Gallery Who remembers the uproarious antics of Dawn Lake and Bobby Limb that graced Australian television screens back in the day? Their show, Mobil Limb Show, was a delightful fusion of music and comedy that captured the hearts of audiences nationwide. What’s your favourite skit from the show?

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Last post Monday at 12:45 PM by Starry

Travel clock Yes, I have my Mum and Dad's. They took it every time they went on holiday. I'm pretty sure they brought it over with us from the UK when we came over 50yrs ago.

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Last post Sunday at 7:47 PM by Nettles

Avon ladies When I started working there was an Avon lady who would drop some Avon books at my work. I loved their musk perfume. I still have a few things I bought way back then, like my old make up bag. I also have a collection of the car and doll shaped bottles that perfume and after shave came in.

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Last post Saturday at 8:07 PM by Gsr

Avon Ladies Yes, miss their products so much. I was an Avon lady for a long time and retired from work and from Avon when they closed down.

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Last post Saturday at 6:28 PM by cues

Avon ladies Members, do you recall the Avon ladies? There was nothing more exciting than hearing them knock on your door and flipping through their catalogues. From fragrances to cosmetics, they have empowered countless Aussie women in the day! What was your favourite Avon buy? Were you an Avon lady? We’d love to hear from you! Source...

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Last post Saturday at 5:10 PM by Cateyes

Perfumes and I had a favourite!

Perfumes and I had a favourite! I had a favourite perfume and I still have a tiny bottle of it! ..Genesis, and I use it only about once a month because I know I can’t get any more! It’s a tiny Roll On! Oh and my mum was an Avon Lady!

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Last post Saturday at 11:41 AM by Waggle

Bunnykins Porridge Bowl

Bunnykins Porridge Bowl Credits: Memory Lane - Growing up in Australia/Facebook Who here used to start their day with steaming porridge or soggy Weetbix nestled in a Bunnykins bowl? These adorable dishes were cherished parts of many Aussies’ childhoods. Did you have the whole set - plate, mug, and eggcup? Share your memories below!

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Last post Saturday at 9:52 AM by oldchook58

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Do you have any fond memories of visiting milk bars? During the 1960s, Miami Milkbar in Cronulla Beach, New South Wales, was a popular spot for surfers to grab burgers and milkshakes. Many people have fond memories of the place—from playing pinball for the first time to drinking milkshakes out of metal containers. Source: Cronulla Surf...

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Last post Apr 18, 2024 by Cateyes

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Things That Only Grandmothers Know: Making Distinctions

Note from the Editor: This article was kindly written for the SDC by member Josephine G. Reading the variety of comments on my ‘Things Only Grandmothers Know’ pieces made me aware, yet again, of the importance of distinctions. We often miss the need to explain the things that are most familiar to us, and this is especially important when we...

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Last post Apr 18, 2024 by April Bradford

Clag glue Credits: Old Shops Australia Facebook group Who remembers the old Clag glue pot from school days? The distinct scent and the temptation to sneak a taste, despite knowing it probably wasn't the best idea! Did you slather it on your fingers and peel it off like a second skin? Thanks to member @Macs-241 for sending this photo to...

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Last post Apr 17, 2024 by Reaper123

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