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Post by Tamrin on Jan 26, 2009 7:13:27 GMT 10
Happy Australia DayAustralia Day celebrations, Perth (Fireworks and lightning vying for attention)
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Post by Tamrin on Jan 26, 2009 7:58:21 GMT 10
Mick DodsonFor indigenous Australians, the first European settlement in New South Wales began their dispossession and is not something they have cause to celebrate. Although Professor Dodson does not appear to have suggested an alternative date, obvious choices are among the landmarks leading up to Federation on 1 January 1901, when all our separate colonies united as one nation
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Post by Tamrin on Jan 26, 2009 10:09:08 GMT 10
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Post by Tamrin on Jan 29, 2009 0:12:40 GMT 10
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Post by Tamrin on Jan 26, 2010 12:53:41 GMT 10
Not lip service, nor obsequious homage to superiors, nor servile observance of foms and customs...the Australian army is proof that individualism is the best and not the worst foundation upon which to build up collective discipline General Monash
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Post by Tamrin on Jan 26, 2013 6:50:45 GMT 10
Happy Australia Day!
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Post by Tamrin on Jan 26, 2013 18:07:20 GMT 10
Enthronement as Priest-King of Oz:Firstly, I arrived to the greeting of “G’day!”, clad in the distinguishing regalia (clobber) of the “Knights who say “Oi!” (thrice), complete with helm (bush cap), mantle ( Driza-Bone coat) and tunic (blue Bonds singlet), togged in Aussie trews ( Stubbies shorts), shod with sandals (thongs), and bearing a sword (cane cutter or machete — “that’s a knife!”). Secondly, having proved I was dinkum,* before the hallowed altar of burnt offerings (BBQ) and with the invocation, “Struth!”, I was invested with the Ephod (apron) and girt with its curious girdle (apron strings), together with the special mitre ( Akubra) of the Grand High Priest of the Great South Land of the Holy Spirit (a.k.a. ‘the Wizard of Oz’), then entrusted with the sacred tongs of office. Thirdly, with the word of power, “Bewdy!” and within a cloud of frankincense (citronella & Aeroguard), I was installed in the canopied High Throne of Australia (deck chair under beach umbrella); capped with the peculiar crown and crown jewels (corked hat) of the Emperor of Oz (a.k.a. ‘the old bastard’); and presented with the emblems of that most eminent office — namely, the orb of sovereignty (beer) and sceptre of majesty (BBQ fork, with sausage).
- All Australians (Knights who say “Oi!”), regardless of race, origin or gender are eligible for this supreme station.
- Tradition informs us that the first Emperor of Oz was Andy, the swagman celebrated in 'Waltzing Matilda' (“Andy sang as he watched Andy waited...”). Tradition further says that, out beyond the black stump, on the track between the back of Bourke and Woop Woop, during a spell of drought between floods, Andy dropped in on Salem station where he was given tucker (mutton, damper and billy tea) by the bonza squatter Mal Cheswick who, after calling upon Hughie (Yahweh)
[/b] to send ‘er down[/url], blessed Andy with the words, “Onya cobber!”[/li][li]The dinkum sign* is the great Aussie wave or Barcoo salute; the grip or token is to stand back, lean in and use bone crushing force, while looking away (don’t want mates saying you’re holding hands); the word is “G’day” (as used at the reception).[/li][li]Following the ceremonies, 'Waltzing Matilda' may be warbled or 'Advance Australia Fair' may be mumbled (familiarity with more than the first verse will be regarded with grave suspicion of jingoism, as will excessive flag waving).[/li][li]Seasonal dress for knights: Summer dress is described above (mantle optional and then only recommended when raining). Winter dress includes blouse (open, sleeveless flanno shirt), and respectively substitutes beanie, dungarees and Blundstone or R.M. Williams boots; for cap, Stubbies and thongs.[/li][li]Due form for the clobber of High Priest is described above. Ample form includes the Ephod (apron) being adorned with a breastplate (novelty breasts) and presentation of the Urim and the Thummin (Two-up pennies) for the casting of lots.[/li][/ul]
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Post by Tamrin on Jan 26, 2013 18:31:24 GMT 10
You know you're Australian if:
* You believe that stubbies can be either drunk or worn. * You pronounce Melbourne as 'Mel-bin'. * You believe the letter 'l' in the word 'Australia' is optional. * You can translate: 'Dazza and Shazza played Acca Dacca on the way to Maccas.' * You call your best friend 'a total bastard' but someone you really, truly despise is just 'a bit of a bastard'. * You think 'Woolloomooloo' is a perfectly reasonable name for a place. * You're secretly proud of our killer wildlife. * You believe it makes sense for a country to have a $1 coin that's twice as big as its $2 coin. * You understand that 'Wagga Wagga' can be abbreviated to 'Wagga' but 'Woy Woy' can't be called 'Woy'. * You have Beetroot with your Hamburger... Of course. * You wear ugg boots outside the house. * You know what it's like to swallow a fly, on occasion via your nose. * You know it's not summer until the steering wheel is too hot to handle and a seat belt buckle becomes a pretty good branding iron. * You shake your head in horror when companies try to market what they call 'Anzac cookies'. * When working on a bar, you understand male customers will feel the need to offer an excuse whenever they order low-alcohol beer. * You know how to abbreviate every word, all of which usually end in -o: arvo, combo, garbo, kero, lezzo, metho, milko, muso, rego, servo, smoko,houso, speedo, righto, goodo etc. * You know that there is a universal place called "Woop Woop"located in the middle of nowhere...no matter where you actually are.
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Post by Tamrin on Jan 27, 2013 15:09:20 GMT 10
Enthronement as Priest-King of Oz:Firstly, I arrived to the greeting of “G’day!”, clad in the distinguishing regalia (clobber) of the “Knights who say “Oi!” (thrice), complete with helm (bush cap), mantle ( Driza-Bone coat) and tunic (blue Bonds singlet), togged in Aussie trews ( Stubbies shorts), shod with sandals (thongs), and bearing a sword (cane cutter or machete — “that’s a knife!”). Secondly, having proved I was dinkum,* before the hallowed altar of burnt offerings (BBQ) and with the invocation, “Struth!”, I was invested with the Ephod (apron) and girt with its curious girdle (apron strings), together with the special mitre ( Akubra) of the Grand High Priest of the Great South Land of the Holy Spirit (a.k.a. ‘the Wizard of Oz’), then entrusted with the sacred tongs of office. Thirdly, with the word of power, “Bewdy!” and within a cloud of frankincense (citronella & Aeroguard), I was installed in the canopied High Throne of Australia (deck chair under beach umbrella); capped with the peculiar crown and crown jewels (corked hat) of the Emperor of Oz (a.k.a. ‘the old bastard’); and presented with the emblems of that most eminent office — namely, the orb of sovereignty (beer) and sceptre of majesty (BBQ fork, with sausage).
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Post by Smithee on Jan 27, 2013 20:11:59 GMT 10
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