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Old Jul 29th 2007, 9:19 am
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Hi All

Just wondered if people wouldnt mind posting the main legal and cultural differences between Australia and the uk and the things they miss from England?

Thanks in advance

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Old Jul 29th 2007, 9:30 am
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We miss:-
Decent choice of TV programmes and the "freedom" to break the speed limits occasionally. But then we didn't move here for the TV.
You do tend to go to bed earlier though because of the rubbish on TV.

The people we have come across whilst out and about and in work have been great although it's difficult to find many true Aussies. Lots of migrants around in Perth.
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Our friend had a party last week to meet the neighbours, as shes only been in the house a few weeks. 45 turned up, 2 brought their dogs another went home to get his & 1 of them fell in the pool & the owner had to go in after it
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Default Re: Differences between Australia and the UK

Originally Posted by clairegary
Hi All

Just wondered if people wouldnt mind posting the main legal and cultural differences between Australia and the uk and the things they miss from England?

Thanks in advance

Claire
UK has yog-urt culture, Australia has yo-gurt culture

I miss nothing except perhaps Shreddies
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Default Re: Differences between Australia and the UK

Originally Posted by Shakmaty
UK has yog-urt culture, Australia has yo-gurt culture

I miss nothing except perhaps Shreddies
You dont even miss CCFC or perhaps the lower precinct in town ??
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You dont even miss CCFC or perhaps the lower precinct in town ??
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Cov died for me when the Lady Godiva changed from a bikers pub to a student bar
ahhh damn those student tosspots taxdodgers :curse: :curse: :curse:

I miss the pink parrot and tally-ho's ahhhh happy dayz indeed

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ahhh damn those student tosspots taxdodgers :curse: :curse: :curse:

I miss the pink parrot and tally-ho's ahhhh happy dayz indeed

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I never went to Tally Ho's but I went to the Pink Parrot a couple of times

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Default Re: Differences between Australia and the UK

Originally Posted by clairegary
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Just wondered if people wouldnt mind posting the main legal and cultural differences between Australia and the uk and the things they miss from England?

Thanks in advance

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I don't miss anything from England. I find that Australians have more national pride and do not complain as much as the british people. Maybe this has something to do with the sun and blue skies, always makes you feel happier I think.
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Originally Posted by Shakmaty
UK has yog-urt culture, Australia has yo-gurt culture

I miss nothing except perhaps Shreddies
I told you to check out the American shop in Melbourne. I miss Shreddies, too. You just can't make Bits & Bites without them.
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The main difference between UK & Australia is that one is UK and the other is not. Different countries, different cultures, traditions, etc.
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I told you to check out the American shop in Melbourne. I miss Shreddies, too. You just can't make Bits & Bites without them.
I know, but I don't miss them that much
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I've noticed there's a lot of foreigners in Aus.
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Also the Stoker
Dont remember that one , was that in town ??
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Dont remember that one , was that in town ??
Stoke Green...Binley Road, by the old railway bridge, near the Peugeot factory
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