Wednesday, 8 October 2014
Tuesday, 7 October 2014
Tuesday, 3 June 2014
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Tuesday, 27 May 2014
Sunday, 25 May 2014
Saturday, 24 May 2014
Tuesday, 13 May 2014
C-17 in the red dirt.
An Australian C-17 takes-off from Nackeroo airfield at Bradshaw Field Training Area (BFTA) in the Northern Territory.
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Saturday, 10 May 2014
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Tuesday, 6 May 2014
Monday, 5 May 2014
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Trivia question. #HogansHeroes
Trivia question from the dark well of Wayne's brain!
Today's question is from the 60's and 70's sitcom Hogans Heroes.
Sunday, 4 May 2014
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Crisis grips the Northern Territory!
Double Pluggers are all Goooooone!
A shortage of Darwin's preferred safety boot has sent the northern capital into crisis!
Saturday, 3 May 2014
Bitter Springs, Mataranka NT, Australia. #NTAustralia
Bitter Springs Palms. We of the Never Never country!
Can't wait to get back there!
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Friday, 2 May 2014
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Thursday, 1 May 2014
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It's not my fault! It's yours!
What is the time period that a newly elected government can blame their predecessors for all of the problems of the country?
Six months, one year, two years, their whole first term?
I started to listen to The Treasurer announcing the report of The Commission of Audit.
He lost me when in his first couple of sentences he referred to the mess that the the preceding Government had left the country in. His offsider threw in a quip as well!
If Hockey wants to be the next 'worlds best treasurer' he had better start telling it like it is, and stop blaming the previous government for an agenda that he and his buddies have been planning for years.
It all comes down to credibility!
State what you want to do and do it without saying; "were only doing this because they made us"
Man up Joe.
Have a vision and be prepared to explain and enthuse the country, without playing the stupid political games!
Tuesday, 29 April 2014
Weasel Words!
What is it with our political leaders?
If you are going to increase a tax, do it. But have enough guts to call it a 'Tax'.
I don't disagree with Tony Abbott increasing the income tax, but for God's sake Man, don't be a weasel, call it a tax increase!
I think people are sick of the lot of them!
Don't lie, tell it like it is. You might loose some voters, but most people will respect you for your honesty!
This is exactly why Labor were flushed down to crapper last election.
Friday, 25 April 2014
Anzac Day 2014
99 years since Anzac
A post from 2012 that I think needs re-posting.
A Broodseinde Ridge DCM
From: http://www.awm.gov.au/blog/2012/08/08/by-force-of-will-a-broodseinde-ridge-dcm/
My name is Sam Warner and I am a work experience student from St Joseph’s College Echuca. As part of my week at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra I researched the story behind the Distinguished Conduct Medal of Sergeant William Dobson Scorer in the First World War. Here is his story.
William Dobson Scorer was born in Essendon Victoria in November 1893, one of five children to Henry and Mary Scorer. In his early life he attended Essendon State School where his name is now located on the Honour Board. He was working as a clerk when he joined the AIF on 30 July 1915. He enlisted with the 6th Reinforcements of the 24th Battalion and embarked on HMAT Ulysses on 27 October, bound for training in Egypt.
He later transferred to the 8th Infantry Battalion before moving to France in May 1916. Within two months of arriving Scorer had accomplished the rank of Sergeant. He was diagnosed with the mumps on 13 May 1917 but returned to duty 6 days later and regrouped with his Battalion on 26 May.
Sgt Scorer and the 8th Battalion were involved in the Third Battle of Ypres at Broodseinde Ridge east of Ypres on 4 October where he was heavily wounded and admitted to hospital 5 days later. Here he had his leg amputated but unfortunately did not recover from his wounds and died on the 24th. Scorer was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) for his noticeable gallantry and dedication to duty during the attack.
From the recommendation that was given it said that, “He assisted the intelligence officer in guiding the Battalion on to the tapes and maintained an efficient manner when held up by gun fire, where he then crept forward alone to bayonet 2 enemy soldiers and put the gun out of action, although he was wounded in this fight he persisted in his task until the objective was reached where again he was very badly wounded”. Sergeant William Dobson Scorer is buried at the Etaples Military Cemetery in France.
I have a Great, Great Uncle from the 8th Battalion AIF who was killed in this battle.
His name was Pte William Henry Wildman.
He was a stretcher bearer and was last seen with multiple gun shot wounds in a artillery crater. Missing presumed dead.
No Known Grave.
No Known Grave.
Lest We Forget.
W
Thursday, 24 April 2014
Wednesday, 23 April 2014
Saturday, 12 April 2014
Tragedy in the Outback
The 'shoe tree' in Kulgera has fallen over!
In it's former glory:
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Bad things are happening!
ABC Rural story here: Town has lost it's sole.
Friday, 11 April 2014
Phantom Badger!
Phantom Badger.
Not sure about the name, but would be terrific for Australia's top end country.
May have to rename it; 'Elusive Wombat'
Link to Danger Rooms story and video
Crosswind flying the big jets. (and little turbo props!)
Friday Trivia question
Trivia question from the dark well of Wayne's brain!
What answer am I expecting when I ask:
What can you set your watch by?
Hint:
First correct answer wins a pair of genuine Army socks!
Thursday, 10 April 2014
Another big lizard. NT Australia
Huge 4.3m crocodile caught in Darwin Harbour
This is why you DON'T swim in Darwin Harbour!
http://www.ntnews.com.au/news/only-in-the-territory/huge-43m-crocodile-caught-in-darwin-harbour/story-fnk2tg5d-1226879171856
Nuts to you, Bruce.
Bruce the dog offered a personal cheque by Darwin council for his testicles
Another in-depth, investigative story, by the NT News.
http://www.ntnews.com.au/news/northern-territory/bruce-the-dog-offered-a-personal-cheque-by-darwin-council-for-his-testiclesl/story-fnk0b1zt-1226838036482
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