Tag Archives: gippsland

Gippsland by-election

Posted on June 5, 2008 by Michael

I hope Darren Chester wins the Gippsland by-election. The seat has always been held by the Country Party/Nationals and until such time as they self destruct I hope that continues. There is a demonstrated need, in my view, for an … Continue reading →

Topics: family, gippsland, life, politics | 3 Comments

National police certificate

Posted on December 11, 2006 by

I'm a member of the Hannans Rotary Club and it's now a requirement that Rotary members obtain a police clearance because we sometimes work with young people. I think it's bureaurcracy gone made. We sponsor youth exchange programs but unless … Continue reading →

Topics: Australia, family, gippsland, History, police, PR, shopping, Traralgon, work, youth | Leave a comment

The Victorian election

Posted on November 26, 2006 by

There was no major surprise in the Victorian election result where Labor has been comfortably returned. Interesting aspects include: The Nats defied doomsday predictions and retained party status. The Liberals and Greens failed to increase their primary votes. The media … Continue reading →

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Victorian election

Posted on November 11, 2006 by

Political junkies will be interested in this article from The Age and will recognise the significance it holds for the seat of Morwell, which includes Traralgon where I grew up. Several high-profile members of the Traralgon ALP branch have quit … Continue reading →

Topics: benambra, gippsland, labor, liberal, Nationals, news, PR, Traralgon, Victoria, work | Leave a comment

Me and Jackie Weaver

Posted on November 12, 2005 by

I don’t have any celebrity tales to tell, except this one. Jackie Weaver is a moderately famous actress in Australia. She appeared in the classic film “Picnic at Hanging Rock” and many others. Her stage reputation is supreme. Jackie must … Continue reading →

Topics: Australia, gippsland, list, PR, sex, Victoria | 3 Comments

Jacket discovery

Posted on September 29, 2005 by

I got motivated yesterday to sort through some old clothes for despatch to the op shop. They were from my "big man" days when I weighed 14-15 stone. I’ve been under 13 stone for more than a year now, so … Continue reading →

Topics: gippsland, list, PR, Sport, war, work, youth | 6 Comments

Snow in Porepunkah

Posted on August 10, 2005 by

The cold weather came and brought snow flurries this afternoon. It started with hail about 4pm and then turned to snow. The fall lasted about 10 minutes and just settled on the ground when it stopped and turned to rain. … Continue reading →

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