National Anthems
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That's right - I saw Dick Smith on A Current Affair too. Christian As I learn the innermost secrets of the around me, they reward me in many ways to keep quiet. Men with pierced ears are better prepared for marriage. They've experienced pain and bought Jewellery.
Yep, good old A Current Affair, where would we be without it? The amount of inane and ludicrous information I know would be a lot less I can tell you. Luckily Ray Martin still comes on from time to time for specials, he is a giant and has a great hair piece as well. Michael Martin Pegasystems Pty Ltd Australia martm@pegasystems.com +61 413-004-018 "Don't belong. Never join. Think for yourself. Peace" - Victor Stone
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After talking to Michael here yesterday, I thought I'd dig up our anthem. It goes like this: Australians all let us rejoice, For we are young and free; We've golden soil and wealth for toil, Our home is girt by sea; Our land abounds in Nature's gifts Of beauty rich and rare; In history's page, let every stage Advance Australia fair! In joyful strains then let us sing, "Advance Australia fair!" When gallant Cook from Albion sail'd, To trace wide oceans o'er, True British courage bore him on, Till he landed on our shore. Then here he raised Old England's flag, The standard of the brave; With all her faults we love her still, "Brittannia rules the wave!" In joyful strains then let us sing "Advance Australia fair!" Beneath our radiant southern Cross, We'll toil with hearts and hands; To make this Commonwealth of ours Renowned of all the lands; For those who've come across the seas We've bounblockquoteess plains to share; With courage let us all combine To advance Australia fair. In joyful strains then let us sing "Advance Australia fair!" While other nations of the globe Behold us from afar, We'll rise to high renown and shine Like our glorious southern star; From England, Scotia, Erin's Isle, Who come our lot to share, Let all combine with heart and hand To advance Australia fair! In joyful strains then let us sing "Advance Australia fair!" Shou'd foreign foe e'er sight our coast, Or dare a foot to land, We'll rouse to arms like sires of yore To guard our native strand; Brittannia the shall surely know, Beyond wide ocean's roll, Her sons in fair Australia's land Still keep a British soul. In joyful strains the let us sing "Advance Australia fair!" No wonder we don't like singing it. Given our history, I think we should go with Walzing Matilda, a song about an itinerant who steals a sheep and gets shot for it: Once a jolly swagman camped by a billabong Under the shade of a coolibah tree And he sang as he watched and waited 'til his billy boiled You'll come a-waltzing matilda with me Waltzing matilda, waltzing matilda You'll come a waltzing matilda with me And he sang as he watched and waited 'til his billy boiled You'll come a-waltzing matilda with me Down came a jumbuck to dri-ink at that billabong Up jumped the swagman and grabbed him with glee And he sang as he stuffed that jumbuck in his tucker-bag You'll come a-waltzing matilda with me Up rode the squatter, mou
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Only if Rolf Harris accompanies on his Wobble Board. Michael Martin Pegasystems Pty Ltd Australia martm@pegasystems.com +61 413-004-018 "Don't belong. Never join. Think for yourself. Peace" - Victor Stone
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Kraft is a US company, Australia hasn't owned it since at least the 1980's. As always I haven't verified any of this, just reciting what I think are the facts. Michael Martin Pegasystems Pty Ltd Australia martm@pegasystems.com +61 413-004-018 "Don't belong. Never join. Think for yourself. Peace" - Victor Stone
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After talking to Michael here yesterday, I thought I'd dig up our anthem. It goes like this: Australians all let us rejoice, For we are young and free; We've golden soil and wealth for toil, Our home is girt by sea; Our land abounds in Nature's gifts Of beauty rich and rare; In history's page, let every stage Advance Australia fair! In joyful strains then let us sing, "Advance Australia fair!" When gallant Cook from Albion sail'd, To trace wide oceans o'er, True British courage bore him on, Till he landed on our shore. Then here he raised Old England's flag, The standard of the brave; With all her faults we love her still, "Brittannia rules the wave!" In joyful strains then let us sing "Advance Australia fair!" Beneath our radiant southern Cross, We'll toil with hearts and hands; To make this Commonwealth of ours Renowned of all the lands; For those who've come across the seas We've bounblockquoteess plains to share; With courage let us all combine To advance Australia fair. In joyful strains then let us sing "Advance Australia fair!" While other nations of the globe Behold us from afar, We'll rise to high renown and shine Like our glorious southern star; From England, Scotia, Erin's Isle, Who come our lot to share, Let all combine with heart and hand To advance Australia fair! In joyful strains then let us sing "Advance Australia fair!" Shou'd foreign foe e'er sight our coast, Or dare a foot to land, We'll rouse to arms like sires of yore To guard our native strand; Brittannia the shall surely know, Beyond wide ocean's roll, Her sons in fair Australia's land Still keep a British soul. In joyful strains the let us sing "Advance Australia fair!" No wonder we don't like singing it. Given our history, I think we should go with Walzing Matilda, a song about an itinerant who steals a sheep and gets shot for it: Once a jolly swagman camped by a billabong Under the shade of a coolibah tree And he sang as he watched and waited 'til his billy boiled You'll come a-waltzing matilda with me Waltzing matilda, waltzing matilda You'll come a waltzing matilda with me And he sang as he watched and waited 'til his billy boiled You'll come a-waltzing matilda with me Down came a jumbuck to dri-ink at that billabong Up jumped the swagman and grabbed him with glee And he sang as he stuffed that jumbuck in his tucker-bag You'll come a-waltzing matilda with me Up rode the squatter, mou
Whats that word "bounblockquoteess" ??? Doesn't pass my spell checker, in the Thesaurus it comes up with "bottle up" Does that mean "bring your own grog, you bludger" ? There's some good aussie stuff here http://www.koalanet.com.au/australian-slang.html
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Christian are you sure you didn't just make up verses 2 through 5? If you didn't you can see for yourself why we Australians don't sing them, Brittania this and Captain Cook that, who truly gives a fuck about that outdated shit. You've nearly made me embarassed to be Australian bringing the Australian skeletons out of the closet like that. Anyway I think we should change our national anthem to We're Happy Little Vegemites and we should remove that Union Jack bastard from the corner of our flag and replace it with a jar of Vegemite. Even though you Yankee bastards own our Vegemite now and still don't understand what greatness you possess in that jar. :-D Michael Martin Pegasystems Pty Ltd Australia martm@pegasystems.com +61 413-004-018 "Don't belong. Never join. Think for yourself. Peace" - Victor Stone
What in Pete's name is Vegemite? Jon Sagara Sagara Software
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2nd spectacularly dazzling question of this thread: when people write "(sic)", what does that mean? Jon Sagara Sagara Software
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Whats that word "bounblockquoteess" ??? Doesn't pass my spell checker, in the Thesaurus it comes up with "bottle up" Does that mean "bring your own grog, you bludger" ? There's some good aussie stuff here http://www.koalanet.com.au/australian-slang.html
Dunno what happened there, but it's boundless. I note the assumption in the lyric that immigrants are from the UK.... For a look at real Aussie culture, check out http://www.geocities.com/topaussieguide/. Christian As I learn the innermost secrets of the around me, they reward me in many ways to keep quiet. Men with pierced ears are better prepared for marriage. They've experienced pain and bought Jewellery.
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2nd spectacularly dazzling question of this thread: when people write "(sic)", what does that mean? Jon Sagara Sagara Software
It means you know someone has not expressed themselves properly ( spelling or gramattical error usually ) but you're quoting them directly. Christian As I learn the innermost secrets of the around me, they reward me in many ways to keep quiet. Men with pierced ears are better prepared for marriage. They've experienced pain and bought Jewellery.
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2nd spectacularly dazzling question of this thread: when people write "(sic)", what does that mean? Jon Sagara Sagara Software
Sic in this case is an adverb that means that the previous word/phrase was written intentionally so. The word may in fact be misspelled or used incorrectly but is being quoted "as is". In my case, I didn't know if the title was correct but that was the way I'd always seen it. Hope that helps.
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What in Pete's name is Vegemite? Jon Sagara Sagara Software
Being a self-respecting American, I've never really had Vegemite, but you gotta check out www.vegemite.com.au
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2nd spectacularly dazzling question of this thread: when people write "(sic)", what does that mean? Jon Sagara Sagara Software
That the spelling or grammar mistakes are there on purpose as generally they are being quoted from somebody else. Don't know what sic actually means though. Michael Martin Pegasystems Pty Ltd Australia martm@pegasystems.com +61 413-004-018 "Don't belong. Never join. Think for yourself. Peace" - Victor Stone
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Being a self-respecting American, I've never really had Vegemite, but you gotta check out www.vegemite.com.au
This is Australia's addition to cuisine's of the world. The greatest thing known to man and especially good on toast for breakfast. Some wussy Australian's (Christian) and most of the rest of the world just don't have the balls to eat something as strong as this. Also it is made from the leftover goodness from the beer making process, good old Australian ingenuity, don't let anything go to waste. Michael Martin Pegasystems Pty Ltd Australia martm@pegasystems.com +61 413-004-018 "Don't belong. Never join. Think for yourself. Peace" - Victor Stone
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This is Australia's addition to cuisine's of the world. The greatest thing known to man and especially good on toast for breakfast. Some wussy Australian's (Christian) and most of the rest of the world just don't have the balls to eat something as strong as this. Also it is made from the leftover goodness from the beer making process, good old Australian ingenuity, don't let anything go to waste. Michael Martin Pegasystems Pty Ltd Australia martm@pegasystems.com +61 413-004-018 "Don't belong. Never join. Think for yourself. Peace" - Victor Stone
<Homer Simpson> Mmmm...left over beer sludge...sacrilicious... </Homer Simpson> I urge everyone to grab a jar of vegemite, toast some bread, spread a wee bit of butter, a good cover of that black, gooey Food of the Gods, add a couple of thin slices of tomato, sprinkle with a bit of black pepper, and enjoy. I then dare anybody to look me in the eye and tell me that isn't the best thing they have ever tasted. cheers, Chris Maunder (CodeProject)
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<Homer Simpson> Mmmm...left over beer sludge...sacrilicious... </Homer Simpson> I urge everyone to grab a jar of vegemite, toast some bread, spread a wee bit of butter, a good cover of that black, gooey Food of the Gods, add a couple of thin slices of tomato, sprinkle with a bit of black pepper, and enjoy. I then dare anybody to look me in the eye and tell me that isn't the best thing they have ever tasted. cheers, Chris Maunder (CodeProject)
Sounds good! I like sardines in tomato sauce on toast, or coon and vegemite grilled, tomatos go ok with that.
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What in Pete's name is Vegemite? Jon Sagara Sagara Software
Vile tasting black sludge that some Aussies 'enjoy' based on a tolerance they developed during childhood. My wife eats it, and I go off if she leave the jar open, it stinks out the whole kitchen. Imagine the food value of Hundreds & Thousands, and the colour, taste and consistency of sump oil. Christian As I learn the innermost secrets of the around me, they reward me in many ways to keep quiet. Men with pierced ears are better prepared for marriage. They've experienced pain and bought Jewellery.
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Being a self-respecting American, I've never really had Vegemite, but you gotta check out www.vegemite.com.au
X| Blech. I shouldn't knock it until I try it, but yeesh... That stuff looks like it could give you cancer. Jon Sagara Sagara Software
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<Homer Simpson> Mmmm...left over beer sludge...sacrilicious... </Homer Simpson> I urge everyone to grab a jar of vegemite, toast some bread, spread a wee bit of butter, a good cover of that black, gooey Food of the Gods, add a couple of thin slices of tomato, sprinkle with a bit of black pepper, and enjoy. I then dare anybody to look me in the eye and tell me that isn't the best thing they have ever tasted. cheers, Chris Maunder (CodeProject)
Chris what's doing with the tomato on vegemite ... That is sacriligeous. Did anyone else as a kid take a big scoop out of the jar with a spoon and eat it by it's self? Michael Martin Pegasystems Pty Ltd Australia martm@pegasystems.com +61 413-004-018 "Don't belong. Never join. Think for yourself. Peace" - Victor Stone
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X| Blech. I shouldn't knock it until I try it, but yeesh... That stuff looks like it could give you cancer. Jon Sagara Sagara Software
Definitely not, a cure for cancer and the world's ill's maybe, but not a cause. We will have to try and get a jar over there for savages to try. When are you going over next Chris? Michael Martin Pegasystems Pty Ltd Australia martm@pegasystems.com +61 413-004-018 "Don't belong. Never join. Think for yourself. Peace" - Victor Stone
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Vile tasting black sludge that some Aussies 'enjoy' based on a tolerance they developed during childhood. My wife eats it, and I go off if she leave the jar open, it stinks out the whole kitchen. Imagine the food value of Hundreds & Thousands, and the colour, taste and consistency of sump oil. Christian As I learn the innermost secrets of the around me, they reward me in many ways to keep quiet. Men with pierced ears are better prepared for marriage. They've experienced pain and bought Jewellery.
All of this vitriol from a man with so little sense as to move to Tasmania. Don't make me start the Tasmanian jokes with your anti-Vegemite sentiments. Michael Martin Pegasystems Pty Ltd Australia martm@pegasystems.com +61 413-004-018 "Don't belong. Never join. Think for yourself. Peace" - Victor Stone