Australian History

[DrDuck]

I reckon Rockhunter is probably correct, but both he and TJ are bush till Sunday or Monday, so we will have to wait!

 

[Tathradj]

Now kicked back at the camp fire at Hill End.
No. Wrong.
I will tell you this.
The fellow who I am talking about is actually watching this thread. LOL
I fixed his computer yesterday when I posted this one in front of him.
A true Gentleman by heart.

 

[Heatho]

Awesome mate. Make sure you try to get a Guiness pie at the General store, best pie ever. Happy hunting, oh yeah hope the meeting is good. Should be a nug with your name on it there. Wish I was there too, spoke to Wally this arvo, he should be there by now.

 

[DrDuck]

Jeff Fenech comes to mind, but I don't think he served!

 

[Magilla]

Jeff Fenech comes to mind, but I don't think he served!

I do believe he served himself a few times.

 

[Tathradj]

Hi all,
Had a bit of trouble with coverage. LOL
Now sitting on top of Hill End.
No, Not Jeff.

 

[greencheeks77]

I originally thought it was "Tony" Mundine father of Anthony Mundine but looking further I think it is Anthony Mundine himself...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Mundine

 

[Balmain Bob]

I recon that he is Vic Patrick
Born in Sydney
Hung around Newtown
Joined the Army and served in the Service Corps at home

http://www.smh.com.au/news/obituaries/a-contender-from-the-backstreets/2006/08/14/1155407740346.html

 

[greencheeks77]

Wrong answer I know as I was reading the question wrong .. sorry Tathradj.. :8

I was born in Sydney and raised in Newtown.
I joined the Australian defence forces but,
I did defend myself in sports to the best degree you could obtain.
I KO'd one of the best world sportsman in my class.
Who am I. ?

 

[Tathradj]

I will pass to Greencheeks for this one.
Jimmy Stewart.I repaired his laptop for him and showed him this forum.
He was quite interested in the Gold Mining history in my area.
http://boxrec.com/boxer/439151

 

[greencheeks77]

Thanks Tathradj ........

Born in Nymagee in 1887
I was awarded The Kings Police and Fire Services Medal of Distinguished conduct in 1943..
Who am I ?

 

[greencheeks77]

Clue:
In NSW myself and others that shared the same skills have just been given a 'long overdue' recognition for our law enforcement work?.....

 

[Balmain Bob]

Would it be Alexander Riley, an Aboriginal tracker for the NSW Polcie?

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-11-18/aboriginal-trackers-recognised-for-police-work-in-nsw/8037064

The NSW Police have recently recognised their contribution to policing with a display in Gouldburn

 

[greencheeks77]

You nailed it Bob...That's correct you even put the same link up that I was going to use Over to you....

 

[Balmain Bob]

Thanks Mate. Ill be back with a question soon

 

[Balmain Bob]

This indecent occurred in Sydney in early 1961 and remains unsolved to this day.

Whats is it?

This should be an easy one

 

[Tathradj]

Was it the one where human remains were found in a shark. ?
It was never ascertained who they belonged to.

 

[DrDuck]

There have been a couple of cases, Doug. The notorious Shark Arm case was in the '30's and the arm was identified. But I don't remember whether an offender was found.

It is a good clue, as usual, Bob, and I have found a few potential answers, but none that fit the clue exactly.

Any way, Bob, I hope you enjoyed your break up the coast.

 

[Balmain Bob]

It wasnt the shark arm case but another very intriguing indecent.

This should be an easy question so i wont post another clue just yet

My trip wast too bad. I did put a fish hook into my right thumb on the second day up there. it went in past the barb and the flattie that was also on the hook decided to help me remove it. Needless to say, I had a few schooners of pain relief over the next few days.
To get away from the situation here in Balmain was good for the 10 days but on my return I was informed that my old mate that I had been looking after has been given only a short time to go. So the stress that was starting to ease is now returning.

 

[xcvator]

Bogler/Chandler double death murder mystery at Lane Cove