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    November 28

    Australian Group created in Australia.

     
    The Group "Australia - The Land Down Under" was
    created in Australia by Australians in 2003.
    It was originally an MSN Group, but was recently
    transferred over to Multiply, to become a Multiply
    Group under the category of "Places and Travel".
    This group was NOT created in Asia or South America.
     
     
     
    Members of the former MSN group will have to rejoin
    the new Multiply Group, as the membership is not able
    to be transferred, even though most of the messages and
    Photo Albums were transferred. You will no longer be able
    to add pictures to your old photo album, as you will have to register
    with Multiply to rejoin the site, and even if you manage to get the
    same online name you had before, you will still need to create a new album
    to post photos, as you will no longer have access to your old Album.
     
    The old albums will be left in "limbo", and even the new Administrator
    will not be able to add pictures to them. All the Administrator can do is
    leave the Album as is, or delete it completely. Note that some Albums
    were lost in the transfer from MSN to Multiply.
     
    Former members are urged to rejoin the new site and create a new Photo
    Album. The new site is located here -
     
     
     
     
     
    November 26

    Turrawan Hospital, Sandgate Rd. Clayfield, Brisbane,1985

     
     

    This photo of Turrawan Private Hospital located on

    Sandgate Road, Clayfield, Brisbane, was taken in 1985.

     

    Photo copyright © 1985 John Barnes

     

          Turrawan Private Hospital, Sandgate Rd., Clayfield, 1985.

     

     

     

     

     

    November 19

    Baz Luhrmann and Nicole Kidman at premiere of "AUSTRALIA"

     

    Quote on John Barnes Blogsite

    Baz Luhrmann and Nicole Kidman at premiere of "AUSTRALIA"
     

    The picture shows Baz Luhrmann (Director ) and

    Nicole Kidman (leading lady ), at the premiere of

    the blockbuster movie "Australia", in Sydney last night.

     

    Baz and Niclole were being interviewed by Channel 9's

    Tracy Grimshaw.

     

    The movie looks like being a huge success, and stars

    Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman.

     

    There are a few "old timer" actors too, such as

    Jack Thompson, Ray Barrett, and Peter Gwynne

    as Lady Sarah's butler.

     

     

    Directed by Baz Luhrmann, and cinematography

    by Mandy Walker.

     

     

           Baz Luhrmann and Nicole Kidman at the premiere of "AUSTRALIA".

     

    Who is This?

                         Close-up of Baz Luhrmann, the Director.

     

    Who is This?

                     Close-up of Nicole Kidman who plays "Lady Sarah".

     

     

     

    November 17

    Mullins Wheels advert from 1979 featuring Deltawire wheels

     

    This Mullins Wheels advert from 1979 shows a Holden Commodore

    fitted with Mullins "Deltawire" wheels.

     

                                         Mullins Wheels advert 1979.

     

     

     

    November 09

    US economy reached half-trillion mark in 1959.

     

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    US economy reached half-trillion mark in 1959.
     

    The US economy reached the half-trillion mark

    ( $500 billion ) in 1959.

     

    The diagram below shows the Gross National Product

    climbing steeply from $430 billion in early 1958 to

    $500 billion at the end of 1959.

     

    Personal income also rose significantly during this

    period, and was estimated to reach $393 billion

    during the last quarter of 1959.

     

    The Gross National Product for Australia in 1959

    was around $13 billion, and did not reach $500 billion

    until 1996. 

     

     

     

     

    Graph showing US economy from 1956 to 1959.

     

     

     

     

    November 07

    12 volt JKC electric fuel pump for Mazda 626

     

    Quote on John Barnes Blogsite

    12 volt JKC electric fuel pump for Mazda 626
     
     
    The 12 volt electric fuel pump pictured below was manufactured by
    Jidosha Kiki Co. Ltd. (JKC), of Tokyo.
    "Jidosha" means car or vehicle, and "kiki" can be translated as
    machine, device, equipment.
     
    There is no type number stamped on the fuel pump, but it is used
    in all rear wheel drive Mazda 626's from 1979 to 1982, and is a
    very reliable device.
     
    The pump is fully sealed and measures 60mm high by 50mm wide.
     
    photo taken by John Barnes 2008, and originally posted on a "Multiply" site.
     
     
     
               12 volt fuel pump for 1979-1982 Mazda 626 by Jidosha Kiki Co. of Japan.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    November 02

    1962 Chrysler Valiant "S" series sedan.

     

    Quote on John Barnes Blogsite

    1962 Chrysler Valiant "S" series sedan.
     
     
     
    This immaculately restored 1962 "S" series Chrysler Valiant was
    seen at the 2008 Canberra swap meet at the Natex centre.
     
    It has a 3 speed "Torqueflite" automatic transmission, and is powered by a
    145 brake horsepower 'slant six' engine.
     
     
     
    All photos copyright © 2008  John Barnes.
     
                                            Side view of the 1962 Chrysler Valiant.
     
     
     
     
                      1962 Chrysler Valiant rear view, showing 'wrap around' rear window.
     
     
     
     
     
     
                                               Front view of the 1962 Valiant "S" series sedan.
     
     
     
     
                                             A view of the fully restored "slant six" engine.