OK I'll throw one out there.
Where was the first shot fired by a member of the allies in WW1?
Where was the first shot fired by a member of the allies in WW1?
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Barry
Port Phillip Heads.
Correct slowflow.
The reason I asked this question is because I heard as conversation on the radio the other day. It was a 6 inch shell and there is a bit of momentum gathering into actually recovering the projectile. What an amazing thing that would be.
A little more detail....
The first shot of World War 1 by any allied army is supposed to have been fired from Point Nepean fort at Port Phillip Heads. The date was 5 August 1914, and the war was just one day
old. The target was the German steamer Pfalz which was attempting to leave the port. When
she left Melbourne, news that Britain had declared war had not yet reached Australia. But
that news had come through by the time Pfalz had reached the Heads. A shot fired ahead
of the ship prompted wrestling over the engine-room telegraph control between the ship's Master and Melbourne Pilot Captain M. Robinson of Williamstown, followed by a quick reversal of course. The ship returned to anchor off Williamstown. More than five hours passed after the incident before the crew realised why the vessel had been fired upon and detained.
The reason I asked this question is because I heard as conversation on the radio the other day. It was a 6 inch shell and there is a bit of momentum gathering into actually recovering the projectile. What an amazing thing that would be.
A little more detail....
The first shot of World War 1 by any allied army is supposed to have been fired from Point Nepean fort at Port Phillip Heads. The date was 5 August 1914, and the war was just one day
old. The target was the German steamer Pfalz which was attempting to leave the port. When
she left Melbourne, news that Britain had declared war had not yet reached Australia. But
that news had come through by the time Pfalz had reached the Heads. A shot fired ahead
of the ship prompted wrestling over the engine-room telegraph control between the ship's Master and Melbourne Pilot Captain M. Robinson of Williamstown, followed by a quick reversal of course. The ship returned to anchor off Williamstown. More than five hours passed after the incident before the crew realised why the vessel had been fired upon and detained.
Yeah Pete very interesting. Imagine if they actually find the projectile!
They have the launch position and the direction it was fired.... Crossed fingers they can find it.
What an amazing piece of history.
The first shot fired in the Great War.
They have the launch position and the direction it was fired.... Crossed fingers they can find it.
What an amazing piece of history.
The first shot fired in the Great War.
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Barry
Which of our Prime Ministers was involved in rowing as a sport?
Edmund Barton, the first Prime Minister, had rowed for Sydney University.
According to this reference, 7 of the 28 Prime Ministers of Australia were rowers, including the current one, Tony Abbott.
http://hear-the-boat-sing.blogspot.com.au/2013/09/rowing-to-government.html
The whole list is:
Edmond Barton,
Chris Watson
Stanley Bruce
John Gorton
Billy McMahon
Gough Whitlam
Tony Abbott
According to this reference, 7 of the 28 Prime Ministers of Australia were rowers, including the current one, Tony Abbott.
http://hear-the-boat-sing.blogspot.com.au/2013/09/rowing-to-government.html
The whole list is:
Edmond Barton,
Chris Watson
Stanley Bruce
John Gorton
Billy McMahon
Gough Whitlam
Tony Abbott
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Barry
Your go DrDuck.
Got to go to the gym, then cook dinner, and then think of a question. Back after dinner!
I'm going to be away for a few days, so I won't be able to check answers. Would someone like to take it?
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Barry
Ok, next.
Simon Fairweather bought what to Australia?
Simon Fairweather bought what to Australia?
Gold medal for archery
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The lost wax cast method in jewelery making.
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Barry
Ramjet said:
That's the one I was think about.
Lost wax too, live & learn.
Barry
Love the questions everyone, over 150 thousand views you should all be proud, and im glad it is still going, im loving it
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Barry
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Apologies Ramjet it was your turn, please jump in as I'm out until much later tonight.
Apologies Ramjet it was your turn, please jump in as I'm out until much later tonight.
Sorry guys. I was out last night.
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Who am I and what is my most famous invention?
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Who am I and what is my most famous invention?
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