Australian Trivia Only

[Macca]

Looks like more clues needed Cuppa. Have not got a clue as to where you are but that is probably just me.

[Shirley]

Monte Bello Islands in 1952? Forget that one to far away from your current location & it wasn't stimulated

[Shirley]

Operation Blowdown, Iron Range Jungle, Cape York, 1963 ?

Very scary to read the destruction caused by Operation Blowdown.

[Cuppa]

Operation Blowdown, Iron Range Jungle, Cape York, 1963 ?

Very scary to read the destruction caused by Operation Blowdown.

Spot on Shirley. Macca, I am currently at Portland Roads, on the edge of the Iron Range NP, 45 minutes drive north of Lockhart River, Cape York.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Blowdown

Video from 1963 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8S-HASqHHF0

And it seems other more sinister tests were considered. The horticulturist, John Pritchard, mentioned in this article is someone I have a yak with twice a week, when he comes to collect his mail. (I am the temporary local postie). https://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/20 ... 296593.htm

Your turn Shirley.

[Macca]

Love where you are at the moment- there in 2009 and 2012.

[Cuppa]

Love where you are at the moment- there in 2009 and 2012.

Hard not to love it Macca. Half way through a 5 week stay at present, but will be back up this way later in the year with our car & camper when roads re-open.


Cooeee ...Shirley

[Shirley]

Which Australian has won FIM Motorcycle Championship 5 times ?

[Newcastle George]

Does FIM stand for Fun In Mud?

George

[Shirley]

Maybe George I should add that to the question & what is FIM ?

[supersparky]

I think it is Mick Doohan. FIM is Federation Internationale Motorcycle , I think.
And if I am correct can you have another go Shirley. We will be on the road tomorrow and don't know about reception.