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    IXL Jams

    Melon and lemon WOW what fantastic memories. I absolutely loved it.
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    Wire Soap

    Yep, sure do remember them. My mom had one near the kitchen sink.Contained all the odd pieces of soap from the bathroom ann laundry.
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    General Discussion Thread 24.03.2025

    Mental maths and spelling are no where near what they used to be. I did a long division problem recently on paper and the kids thought that I was some kind of maths genius.
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    Telegrams

    I remember one wedding telegram that read,,,Congratulations felicitations salutations and jollifications with expectations of multiplications without complications. I remember this telegram because I sent it.
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    Joke Dead End

    What about dopey Dora.....She thought a saxaphone was a beauty queen's telephone
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    Family leaves home behind, embraces life on road, discovers surprising $10,800 savings

    Sounds very good but theres no mention of source of income required even for this inexpensive great way of living?
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    Turf cigarette

    I remember Turf not as a smoker but as a youngster who collected and swapped cigarette pack covers. As kids we would often play different games where the winner won cigarette pack covers.Some of the brands I remember were; Capstan, 3 Threes, Craven A , Peter Jackson, Cant remember any more at...
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    Baby’s First Examination

    I like the grandmother bringing in the baby for a medical check in order to keep "abreast" of things.
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    Pick-A-Box

    Some of my old time favourites apart from Bob Dyer and Jack Davey were the short episodes of programmes like: Yes What, Dad and Dave, Mrs. Obbs, Bluey and Curley, Dr, Mack, . Do some of these ring any bells? Cheers
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    Pick-A-Box

    I think the Barry you are trying to name was Barry Jones. He was an exceptional brain and later went into politics. Bob and Dolly entertained for many years on radio with his quiz shows and others like Can you take it? where contestants were dared to carry out some outlandish activity in public...
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    Aussie drivers outraged with this 'selfish' parking mistake

    I have seen this selfish parking act many times near my own home. It does show a complete lack of consideration for others.I left a written note under the windscreen wiper on a few occasions to express my feelings on the matter.
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    Franklins Supermarket

    We used to shop there regularly and I still have and use a Franklins 2 wheeled shopping trolley that gets occasional comments from some shoppers.
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    Bamboo Bowls

    still have one that gets used almost every day.
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    The Mickey Mouse Club

    Great show and very entertaining. One of the earliest shows when TV started in Australia. My parents watched it as much as I did. The theme music was very catchy .Loved it,
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