Australia

[MG1962]

There's also plenty of evidence that indonesian fisherman have been visiting the Darwin area since the 13th century.

There was some discussion a few years ago about the smallpox out break that hit the locals not long after the British set up a colony in Sydney. It was always thought the convicts spread the disease

However they now seems to be some evidence the disease actually came from the north through the fishermen who were visiting from Indonesia.

I've always been facinated by the maghogany ship reported to be wrecked near Armstrong Bay, and if the theory is correct that dates back to the mid 1500's

 

[Orphia Nay]

There's also plenty of evidence that indonesian fisherman have been visiting the Darwin area since the 13th century.

What sort of evidence? (That's not a flame - I think this is an interesting topic. )

 

[Hallo Alfie]

Hair braiding materials on Mindil beach.

 

[MG1962]

Alittle off the curent topic but I found this

http://www.smh.com.au/news/national...aws-our-history/2008/09/19/1221331206960.html

Amazing

Back to the topic - here is a bit of an overview

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macassan_contact_with_Australia

 

[Orphia Nay]

Thanks for those links, MG!

 

[secrets]

I know this may sounds incredibly cliche, but Australia really is such a free place. I've noticed in a few other threads how, in America, one would often be condemned for being Atheist. However, in Australia, is is the opposite; theists who push and shove their religion on to unwilling others are the ones that are condemned. I love Australia and I'm blood glad to call it home

 

[Hallo Alfie]

I know this may sounds incredibly cliche, but Australia really is such a free place. I've noticed in a few other threads how, in America, one would often be condemned for being Atheist. However, in Australia, is is the opposite; theists who push and shove their religion on to unwilling others are the ones that are condemned. I love Australia and I'm blood glad to call it home

I think it goes far deeper than that. e.g. If an atheist was to "push and shove" their views onto anyone they would be "condemned", as you say.

For mine, people telling others how to do things will be told to "piss off".

Generally speaking, we appreciate each others differences and have a fantastic "live and let live" attitude regardless of belief.

 

[secrets]

I agree haha, I was trying to be formal

 

[Akhenaten]

I know this may sounds incredibly cliche, but Australia really is such a free place. I've noticed in a few other threads how, in America, one would often be condemned for being Atheist. However, in Australia, is is the opposite; theists who push and shove their religion on to unwilling others are the ones that are condemned. I love Australia and I'm blood glad to call it home

Welcome secrets!

 

[Hallo Alfie]

Welcome aboard secrets.

Happy posting.

 

[secrets]

Thank you!

 

[Zep]

Ooooh, I could do with a coldie just about now...

 

[Hallo Alfie]

I've got a nasty coldie at the moment.
I'm all rugged up, headachy, sore throaty and sniffly.

It sucks!

 

[Akhenaten]

Ooooh, I could do with a coldie just about now...

Here ya go, matey. I has had a six-pack of these little blokes:

Yummo!

 

[Akhenaten]

I've got a nasty coldie at the moment.
I'm all rugged up, headachy, sore throaty and sniffly.

It sucks!

Hmm. Doctor Dave has a slightly different prescription for you, young feller me lad:

 

[Hallo Alfie]

LOL.
Are you trying to push me off the wagon?
I think I'll pass, I'd rather be miserable for a day or two than the rest of me days.

Cheers

 

[Zep]

Bundie straight up. Cures what ails ya.

 

[Zep]

Here ya go, matey. I has had a six-pack of these little blokes:

http://www.yvonneclaireadams.com/HostedStuff/Stubby6.jpg​

Yummo!

True, good stuff.

Myself, I've been into these a lot recently: http://www.maltshovel.com.au

 

[Akhenaten]

True, good stuff.

Myself, I've been into these a lot recently: http://www.maltshovel.com.au

I shall have to conduct further research.



As an aside, I note that the grog companies have some great looking sites. That one is very well done indeed, and just goes to show that Flash sites can actually be done tastefully.

 

[Akhenaten]

LOL.
Are you trying to push me off the wagon?
I think I'll pass, I'd rather be miserable for a day or two than the rest of me days.

Cheers

Fair 'nuff mate. I didn't know or had forgotten you were completely dry.

Good on you, and get well soon.