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    Hilux's finds

    Here it is: https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/303809749011 That one is brass. there were also bakelite ones https://www.militaria-sales.com.au/product/button-royal-australian-air-force-small-bakelite-world-war-2/
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    Hilux's finds

    Good luck mate. Hope you find some interesting stuff as susual Cheers! Dave.
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    Hilux's finds

    Hi Hilux, I always enjoy looking at your finds. I just used Google camera to see what it could come up with about the ornate thingy. Could not find anything that matches exactly but some of the brooches of french origin may be similar in style.
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    Hilux's finds

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    Unbelievable Facts

    He was such a fantastic trainer that I still vividly remember what he taught 58years ago. An exceptional man in every respect.
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    Unbelievable Facts

    Might explain why my wife is so healthy!
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    Quote Of The Day

    How the UK think that spending 27 billion on carbon capture is a good idea beggars belief.
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    Cannot buy a miners prospecting pick on eBay because Queensland Police considered as a knife what the #$%*

    Yes Martin stupidity reigns supreme. There would be very few if any households that do not possess a sizeable knife, meat cleaver or set of screwdrivers capable of killing someone. Then we get to the tools like large shifting spanners, tyre levers, jack handles not to mention the common...
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    Today Is

    No problem.
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    Today Is

    Does anyone know who decides on these "International" whatever days? Seems we have no say in it.
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    Today Is

    An evil act. How these perpetrators got so warped in their thinking is beyond my imagination. And did it advance their cause whatever that may be? Quite the opposite.
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    Miners huts

    Good man. Thanks for your story. Hope you struck it rich.
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    Miners huts

    Thanks for posting these pics. It was certainly a rough existence. One would only hope that along the way they hit paydirt.
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    Whinge of the day thread...

    How Oz got conned into opening up to unrestricted foreign imports defies logic. How could our Aussie producers compete with stuff made overseas on slave labour pay rates? Unless our govt wakes up and protects our industies we will continue to decline until we are at the same level as all the...
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    You can’t keep a good guy down..... Luke Phillips, what a champ.

    Great work. Effort and persistence rewarded.
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    Quote Of The Day

    There is nothing more destructive to our way of life than the words of an eloquent well educated person of standing whose ideas are wrong.
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    Mechanics help required please.

    My mechanic many years ago had a hand operated pump and a range of custom made radiator caps. He could pump up the pressure then watch the guage to see if it stayed constant or went down.. The milky oil is a good indication of blown head gasket or cracked head as mentioned by another...
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    Amethyst Crystals - Lowmead QLD

    Hi Jaycee456, I have been to the Clarke's Rd spot twice for no result. Digging is easy which is a plus. About 3 weeks ago I took the neighbours and old mate got one small (very) crystal. Very many holes over a fairly wide area. Good luck with your trip. Cheers! Dave.
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    REMINISCENCES OF THE OLD GOLD DIGGERS.

    Thanks for the wonderful postings on the olden times. Have not seen anything from you since 2022. Are you still OK and in the group? Kind regards, David.
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    Miners huts

    Thanks for sharing this. Makes one think...
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