Another Aussie.

I dunno about you guys but when I think of typical ‘Australiana’ I think of the icons or inventions that we seem to be associated with worldwide. Thongs, Hills Hoist, Vegemite, early Holdens, Bondi beach. Fish and chips at the beach, to name but a small fractions of what I consider quintessential Aussie icons.

I remember traveling around India, Brad being my first name, whenever I introduced myself the locals eyes would light up and would make yet another quip about “Bradman” the cricketer. I don’t even like Cricket (I know, that’s not very Aussie) but it was a great ice-breaker.

Sometime in the following weeks I’ll find someone with a scanner so I can share my picture of my beloved ‘ol holden. A HR Special sedan with all the trimmings. “Ol girl” was her name, she was just beautiful. Fell victim to cancer in the end. It was quite a relationship.

What do you think of when someone says “Aussie”. Vegemite, the Hills Hoist, Holdens, Graham Kennedy… ?

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