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    Photography

    Photography Seeing your rolls of Kodak film reminded me of how we took photos with a box brownie camera (black and white and very tiny photos) when I was very young and later with an updated model but we always had to wait for the photos to be processed via the chemist and when we got them back...
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    Discover the unexpected turn of events at this little boy's birthday party

    There are good people out there and happy birthday William.
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    Drive-Ins

    I remember going to the drive in at Matraville in Sydney and at the end of the movie someone drove off with the speaker attached to their car. I think it happened a few times. The good thing for parents with young kids was if they got sleepy the kids could just be tucked up in the back of the...
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    Discover the cheap items that outperform big-name brands

    If you like mushrooms buy Portobello mushrooms - they are large and cheaper than buying prepacked types at the supermarket. We find 2 is enough for 2 serves and they are tastier too.
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    Word Explorers

    Chris Chile Cougar Carousel
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    Marbles

    My older brother and I had a great collection of marbles and there was great competition to see who could get the best ones. We always had lots of fun and not a screen in sight!
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    Outrage after Virgin Australia staff damages passenger’s wheelchair: ‘It’s like they’ve broken one of my legs’

    A wheelchair is generally assessed to fit the individual's disability and requirements. It is an extension of the person and should have been properly secured and looked after by the airline. There is always a delay in getting a new wheelchair - some even come from overseas- so the person is...
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    Alphabetical Bands/Groups

    Jackson 5
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    Mum shares dismal clothing store shopping experience

    Sad that customer service has gone out the window with many stores and obviously staff are not properly trained. We all deserve to be politely treated no matter how big or small we are and how big or small our purchase may be.
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    Thunderbirds

    So glad there are so many fond memories of Thunderbirds.
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    Craving sweets after dinner? Discover the reason why!

    definitely like something sweet after the main course - currently strawberries and vanilla ice cream. Just a small amount to finish the meal. yum!
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    Old Gestetner Machine

    I remember these at school and how as they were constantly used the copies got lighter and harder to read!
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    Why is this hardworking grandmother's story sparking outrage among Australians?

    I worked until nearly 69 and now work at home looking after my disabled husband and enjoying my 2 granddaughters. I really think it is up to the individual depending on their health, type of work etc. The Senior work bonus is good but as other members have said work is not always easy to find...
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    Aussies’ uproar over Iced VoVo biscuits: ‘Boy was I disappointed’

    Arnotts biscuits like many other products are being made to a price not a taste. Many things don't taste like they did with changes in ingredients - supposedly to be more healthy - but then not many people just live on biscuits.
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    Thunderbirds

    Thunderbirds A great tv show from the 60's/70's. Many people will remember the animated puppets whose mission was to save the world - with each mission starting with the immortal words - Thunderbirds are go!
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