ABCDiamond is now an Aussie
Dec 22nd 2011 | 10:49 am
#16
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Re: ABCDiamond is now an Aussie
After two and a half decades, the person behind the ABCDiamond persona became an Australian Citizen on 21st December 2011.
Anyone in the Austrian passport office can now put a name to the ABCDiamond persona, as very few people can get all those three things happening on the same day.
Just 4 hours and 10 minutes from the Citizenship ceremony to having the passport available for pickup. That must be nearly a record.
However, it did take 25 years and 11 days from first migrating to Australia to becoming an Australian Citizen.
- The Citizenship test was taken on 28th November 2011.
- The Citizenship Ceremony was held at 10:45 am on 21st December 2011.
- The Australian Passport Application was lodged at 11:55 am on the same day.
- The completed passport became ready for collection at 2.55 pm on the same day.
Anyone in the Austrian passport office can now put a name to the ABCDiamond persona, as very few people can get all those three things happening on the same day.
Just 4 hours and 10 minutes from the Citizenship ceremony to having the passport available for pickup. That must be nearly a record.
However, it did take 25 years and 11 days from first migrating to Australia to becoming an Australian Citizen.
Congrats on the Citz.
Dec 22nd 2011 | 11:25 am
#17
Mostly Harmless
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 15,111
From: Semi-rural wonderworld, Brisbane
Re: ABCDiamond is now an Aussie
After two and a half decades, the person behind the ABCDiamond persona became an Australian Citizen on 21st December 2011.
Anyone in the Austrian passport office can now put a name to the ABCDiamond persona, as very few people can get all those three things happening on the same day.
Just 4 hours and 10 minutes from the Citizenship ceremony to having the passport available for pickup. That must be nearly a record.
However, it did take 25 years and 11 days from first migrating to Australia to becoming an Australian Citizen.
- The Citizenship test was taken on 28th November 2011.
- The Citizenship Ceremony was held at 10:45 am on 21st December 2011.
- The Australian Passport Application was lodged at 11:55 am on the same day.
- The completed passport became ready for collection at 2.55 pm on the same day.
Anyone in the Austrian passport office can now put a name to the ABCDiamond persona, as very few people can get all those three things happening on the same day.
Just 4 hours and 10 minutes from the Citizenship ceremony to having the passport available for pickup. That must be nearly a record.
However, it did take 25 years and 11 days from first migrating to Australia to becoming an Australian Citizen.
85% is the max, it's the law
Dec 22nd 2011 | 11:34 am
#18
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Re: ABCDiamond is now an Aussie
That's taken you a while, well done.
Dec 22nd 2011 | 11:42 am
#19
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From: Brisbane
Re: ABCDiamond is now an Aussie
Congrats on being a fair dinkum citizen!! And enjoy your holiday 
Dec 22nd 2011 | 12:32 pm
#21
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Re: ABCDiamond is now an Aussie
Dec 22nd 2011 | 1:38 pm
#22
Wow 2yrs in Oz!
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From: Liverpool to Townsville via North America & the Middle East!
Re: ABCDiamond is now an Aussie
Congratulations, another one out of the pouch! 
Dec 22nd 2011 | 1:39 pm
#23
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Re: ABCDiamond is now an Aussie
After two and a half decades, the person behind the ABCDiamond persona became an Australian Citizen on 21st December 2011.
Anyone in the Austrian passport office can now put a name to the ABCDiamond persona, as very few people can get all those three things happening on the same day.
Just 4 hours and 10 minutes from the Citizenship ceremony to having the passport available for pickup. That must be nearly a record.
However, it did take 25 years and 11 days from first migrating to Australia to becoming an Australian Citizen.
- The Citizenship test was taken on 28th November 2011.
- The Citizenship Ceremony was held at 10:45 am on 21st December 2011.
- The Australian Passport Application was lodged at 11:55 am on the same day.
- The completed passport became ready for collection at 2.55 pm on the same day.
Anyone in the Austrian passport office can now put a name to the ABCDiamond persona, as very few people can get all those three things happening on the same day.
Just 4 hours and 10 minutes from the Citizenship ceremony to having the passport available for pickup. That must be nearly a record.
However, it did take 25 years and 11 days from first migrating to Australia to becoming an Australian Citizen.
Dec 22nd 2011 | 1:42 pm
#24
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Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 13,098
From: Perth
Re: ABCDiamond is now an Aussie
Congrats ABC
Dec 22nd 2011 | 1:44 pm
#25
Mostly Harmless
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Posts: 15,111
From: Semi-rural wonderworld, Brisbane
Dec 22nd 2011 | 1:57 pm
#27
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From: Limbo
Re: ABCDiamond is now an Aussie
add a pinch of racism and you could possibly get 98%.
now what about that hallowed mysterious 2%...it cant be birthright otherwise Russell Crowe et al wouldn't be called "Aussie" when required for the nation's anti-insecurity duty.
now what about that hallowed mysterious 2%...it cant be birthright otherwise Russell Crowe et al wouldn't be called "Aussie" when required for the nation's anti-insecurity duty.
Dec 22nd 2011 | 2:13 pm
#29
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From: Limbo
Re: ABCDiamond is now an Aussie
karma for you.
the fabled Austika.
actually if you can get the facial expression to match the guy in the photo you must surely be a true 101% aussie.
edit: it looks like although hes paid to have this done, he's about to punch the guy for doing it.
edit 2: and the tattoo guy isnt even looking at what he's doing. he's done that tattoo so many times its second nature
edit 3: i wish i could give you more karma, that picture is gold. If a picture is worth a thousand words, this one is like a nasal version of war and peace.
Last edited by In Exile; Dec 22nd 2011 at 2:19 pm.
Dec 22nd 2011 | 2:37 pm
#30
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Re: ABCDiamond is now an Aussie
Congrats E. Enjoy your holiday.
