Monthly Archives: February 2011

spectators of the vulgar

Posted on February 25, 2011 by rustichello

The lead up to the NSW State election has gotten underway over the past few weeks. Lots of post from our local member and potential local member, none of which is inspiring or particularly interesting: John Dorahy at Corrimal Court; … Continue reading →

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thoughts on grog fuelled violence

Posted on February 22, 2011 by rustichello

I have watched the tape released by the NSW Police Association featuring central Wollongong and it had the desired effect. I was appalled, horrified, and disgusted. Nonetheless I can imagine that even those who were caught on camera would feel … Continue reading →

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Harry was a Bad Bugger

Posted on February 17, 2011 by rustichello

Dr Sternlove has, in the past, made unkind remarks about one of my favourite washing up songs: Don Walker’s “Harry was a Bad Bugger.” As she hears it the song comes right out of the “what’s that skip? There are … Continue reading →

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Another big walk

Posted on February 7, 2011 by rustichello

Another big story I have read recently was the tale of H.M Stanley and Emin Pasha in Equatoria. What a story!! After the fall of Khartoum it was decided to leave the Southern province of the Egyptian Sudan to wither … Continue reading →

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Three Year Walk

Posted on February 7, 2011 by rustichello

I’ve read a good deal about Lewis and Clark recently and their three year tramp across the north and west of what is now the US. And there it is, Lewis and Clark introduce everything into language, describing, noting, transforming … Continue reading →

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Top Guts

Posted on February 2, 2011 by rustichello

Just about my favourite cricket story features Lennie Pascoe, whom I watched as a young boy at the SCG and adored. Sputnik had the honour of shaking his hand last year at a cricket coaching clinic. I was too shy … Continue reading →

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