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Sunday in Mile End
This is the street where I’m living in Mile End. This is the Mile End Common.
Richmond Oval
I felt like I was stepping back in time this afternoon. Heading to the football, I walked through suburban streets, with fans streaming toward the ground carrying flags and wrapped in club colors. On arrival at the ground I found … Continue reading
Lack of civic imagination
Regular commenter Adam linked me to the Facebook version of his letter to the editor on Mount Gambier City Council’s unimaginative decision to officially name the main corner development “Main Corner”. Adam liked one councillor’s suggestion to call it the … Continue reading
Easy voting card
I received a letter from the Electoral Commission of South Australia on Friday, reminding me that voting on March 20 is compulsory and letting me know where to vote. According to the commission’s website, the letter is meant to be … Continue reading
Historic Robe
We visited Robe for the first time on Sunday. It’s a small seaside town about 150km from Mount Gambier towards Adelaide. There is some lovely coastal scenery and good beaches. The main street has a mix of antique shops, book … Continue reading
MacKillop could be a seat to watch
The electorate of MacKillop could be an unlikely one to watch in the South Australian election on March 20.
Postal vote rorts
I’m shocked that political parties can mail out postal vote application forms. The envelope Juliet received during the week looked like an official Electoral Commission document (pictured above). When I saw it I asked why had she applied for a … Continue reading
