Consanguineous Relations?
Jun 15th 2004, 1:22 am
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Consanguineous Relations?
"Western Australia's only genetic screening service has noticed a three-fold increase in the past 25 years in cousin couples seeking help in determining risks of congenital problems in their children."
Kissing cousins beat birth fears taboo
Kissing cousins beat birth fears taboo
Jun 15th 2004, 1:32 am
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Do you think WA has more interbreeding than the other states?
Jun 15th 2004, 1:44 am
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Originally posted by jayr
Do you think WA has more interbreeding than the other states?
Do you think WA has more interbreeding than the other states?
Jun 15th 2004, 7:17 am
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Re: Consanguineous Relations?
Originally posted by Megalania
"Western Australia's only genetic screening service has noticed a three-fold increase in the past 25 years in cousin couples seeking help in determining risks of congenital problems in their children."
Kissing cousins beat birth fears taboo
"Western Australia's only genetic screening service has noticed a three-fold increase in the past 25 years in cousin couples seeking help in determining risks of congenital problems in their children."
Kissing cousins beat birth fears taboo
My friend in WA had a crush on her cousin when we were 14!
Didn't do anything about it though!!
Jayr, I guess we'd have comparitive statistics.... Don't think anyone will be able to find any though!
Of course, Tasmania is known for it, but that's probably not true. I really don't see why there would be huge differences between states...??
Jun 15th 2004, 8:32 am
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If I remember correctly, two thirds of Tassies population is derived from around three original families. Despite living a hard life as pioneers in a new land, with no medical resources, they managed to have large numner of children who all survived to adulthood (as opposed to the large infant/ childhood mortality that was typical in Victorian times). And they all went on to produce large families, leading to the two thirds proportion. One of these carried Huntingtons, which is why it is common in Tasmania. My grandfather was from Yorkshire - so that's added a bit of new blood.
Scott
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Jun 15th 2004, 8:53 am
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Originally posted by Megalania
Mornin'. Not my fault, I didn't do it. ('onest Guv!) Invite more Poms to Batchelor & Spinster Balls?
Mornin'. Not my fault, I didn't do it. ('onest Guv!) Invite more Poms to Batchelor & Spinster Balls?
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Jun 15th 2004, 9:06 am
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Originally posted by mr mover
Yeah circle work.... .. MM
Yeah circle work....
.. MM
Circle Work
And no, best not be scared of creepy crawlies in yer smallies.
Jun 15th 2004, 9:39 am
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Cool site!
http://www.australianbeers.com
Especially under Australian people
And under 'Women' the guys in the 'Cut the crap...' thread will have some good material to work with! 
http://www.australianbeers.com
Especially under Australian people
And under 'Women' the guys in the 'Cut the crap...' thread will have some good material to work with!
Jun 15th 2004, 9:47 am
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Originally posted by Taylorbrook
If I remember correctly, two thirds of Tassies population is derived from around three original families. Despite living a hard life as pioneers in a new land, with no medical resources, they managed to have large numner of children who all survived to adulthood (as opposed to the large infant/ childhood mortality that was typical in Victorian times). And they all went on to produce large families, leading to the two thirds proportion. One of these carried Huntingtons, which is why it is common in Tasmania. My grandfather was from Yorkshire - so that's added a bit of new blood.
Scott
If I remember correctly, two thirds of Tassies population is derived from around three original families. Despite living a hard life as pioneers in a new land, with no medical resources, they managed to have large numner of children who all survived to adulthood (as opposed to the large infant/ childhood mortality that was typical in Victorian times). And they all went on to produce large families, leading to the two thirds proportion. One of these carried Huntingtons, which is why it is common in Tasmania. My grandfather was from Yorkshire - so that's added a bit of new blood.
Scott
(No offence intended to those who subscribe to this theory)
Jun 15th 2004, 9:59 am
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Originally posted by Taylorbrook
If I remember correctly, two thirds of Tassies population is derived from around three original families. Despite living a hard life as pioneers in a new land, with no medical resources, they managed to have large numner of children who all survived to adulthood (as opposed to the large infant/ childhood mortality that was typical in Victorian times). And they all went on to produce large families, leading to the two thirds proportion. One of these carried Huntingtons, which is why it is common in Tasmania. My grandfather was from Yorkshire - so that's added a bit of new blood.
Scott
If I remember correctly, two thirds of Tassies population is derived from around three original families. Despite living a hard life as pioneers in a new land, with no medical resources, they managed to have large numner of children who all survived to adulthood (as opposed to the large infant/ childhood mortality that was typical in Victorian times). And they all went on to produce large families, leading to the two thirds proportion. One of these carried Huntingtons, which is why it is common in Tasmania. My grandfather was from Yorkshire - so that's added a bit of new blood.
Scott
