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    Household Crystals

    Yes, I have lots of crystals at home. A small vase and a bell shaped crystal given to me when I turned 18 and 21 yrs. I also have lovely larger vase and glass ware, which is very special, as it belonged to my Mum. I use the glasses at Christmas and think of my dearest Mum. I also have a small...
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    Renowned 'Good Times' icon John Amos passes away at 84

    Good Times - a very funny comedy show back in the day! I loved the son named J J! Loved watching this show with my folks. John Amos a great actor - RIP!
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    Professor Julius Miller for Cadbury’s

    True! Although Hoges and Tony Barber still going and they were in the ads! I also recall old Frank Thring wearing gold in one ad - Great ads!
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    Professor Julius Miller for Cadbury’s

    The cigarette ads were always great jingles - even tho I was not a smoker, they had some catchy ads!
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    Professor Julius Miller for Cadbury’s

    Another great ad - remember it as a kid and I think they have a new version these days I recall!
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    Professor Julius Miller for Cadbury’s

    Yum - love vegemite, but miss my old cat Cassie, who also loved vegemite. She would lick it off my fingers - she passed away Aug last year at the ripe old age of 16 and half!
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    Professor Julius Miller for Cadbury’s

    My Dad used good old Brylcream - he had lovely dark hair - a good looker!
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    Professor Julius Miller for Cadbury’s

    Yes, this annoying man's voice - I sure do remember him on the TV ads - not so much at the movies! He was pretty smart I guess, but hated his annoying voice haha!!!! Good old Cadburys choccie - YUM!!!
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    Movie snacks

    Yes fond memories of the movies and snacks. We didn't always have someone come round with a tray of goodies, but it was a MAD rush during interval to run downstairs! The milkbar next door did a roaring trade and I loved the choc top ice cream, fantails, jubes and of course jaffas! The boys had...
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    When TV stations switched to colour television

    Yes, I remember when we went to colour in Aust in 1975. I was 14 and recall we had to borrow my older sisters colour TV to watch the shows that aired to celebrate the introduction of colour TV!! My Dad was too mean to buy a colour set haha! Well, not long after the old b & w telly blew up and...
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    Bananas and hot custard

    Yum! Loved this treat as a kid and still LOVE it!!!!
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    Crepe Paper

    Yes, I have fond memories of making these at school in the NSW bush. The children helped decorate the class room and the old hall in preparation for the end of year Christmas school concert. Not to forget the yummy food and Santa's visit on the night! I look fwd to making these with my Step...
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    Golliwog dolls

    Yes, I had a cute golly wog as a kid. I recently came across some golly wogs when on hols in Tassie.
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    Electric Can Opener

    I have fond memories of our cute cats little faces racing over to the kitchen! As soon as they heard the can opener, they knew it was time for dinner!
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    When people go to town all dressed up

    My mother always dressed up in a 2 piece suit - jacket and skirt and looked very stylish and elegant! My Dad in nice trousers and collared shirt and tie...quite the handsome couple in country NSW! I laugh now about how I would braid my waist length hair over night or set it in curlers, just to...
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    Tablecloths in the ‘70s

    My Mum had an orange tablecloth. It was used regularly on our table indoors and also outside. Fond memories of get togethers shared with loved ones sharing stories, jokes and good times!
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    Old oil heaters

    Yes, my parents got rid of the old wood fire when I was about 10 yrs old living in the bush in NSW. They also had one installed when they had a new home built when I was 14 yrs old. They were great, but oil did smell a bit, so had to leave door open to get rid of smell! Heated up room ok if...
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    Joke At the laundromat

    Naughty!!!!!!
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    Spelling Mistakes

    Love it!
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