Ron Vernon at the DUCW Christmas party, December 2012
How do you sum up 52 years of a man’s life in a few short words? What words can you use?
When Jacqueline spread the horrible news of Robert’s passing, she heard so many adjectives to describe him, but one in particular seemed to sum up everything.
HE Ms Louise Hand
Australian High Commission, Ottawa
On behalf of all at the High Commission, I wish Australia’s friends in Canada a very happy Australia Day. Despite the arctic temperatures, we celebrated Australia Day in Ottawa with Dinner at the Movies—a special screening of the hit Australian movie The Sapphires.
2012, my first year in Ottawa, was an excellent year for relations between Canada and Australia. We continue to work together as international partners, and I think the world is a better place for it. I look forward to another good year in 2013.
Louise Hand PSM
The O’Connell family
I first met the O’Connells at our Australia Day and Waitangi Day function in February. We sat at the same table enjoying the great food and I was intrigued to learn how they came to be in Winnipeg. Hopefully you will as well.
12th March, 1913: The foundation stone for Canberra was laid by His Excellency The Right Honourable Sir Thomas Denman.
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A rare event near Uluru [thanks to Jenny Gates]
An astonished film maker is coming to grips with the moment he witnessed one of nature’s rarest phenomenons – a tornado comprised entirely of fire – and lived to tell the tale. Chris Tangey had been out in Alice Springs, Australia, scouting locations for a new movie. After finishing the task, he went over to help workers at a cattle station when he was confronted by one of nature’s most intimidating spectacles. Continue reading