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Everytime I goto the forums it always this forum that is so damn popular.
Why Australia and not Canada? Reasons?
Why Australia and not Canada? Reasons?
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Originally Posted by iwanttotalktoyou
Everytime I goto the forums it always this forum that is so damn popular.
Why Australia and not Canada? Reasons?
Why Australia and not Canada? Reasons?
In no particular order but heres why..
Its warmer, Nearer to the beach ( Has Canada got any beaches?)
booming economy, low unemployment, its not that close to the USA..
Do you want any more reasons...?
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Because it is a very wealthy country with massive natural resources, high standard of living and quality of life, low unemployment. A peaceful country, with no violent internal political problems and relatively low crime rate compared to the USA. It has a great climate, which you could describe as a
mediterranean climate in most of the country, mild winters and warm summers which means you can spend most of the year outdoors except for a few very hot days in summer. In Canada and Northern Europe half the year cold and rain may prevent you enjoying the outdoors. Australia is a massive country with a small population which means it is not overcrowded, which also means land and houses are relatively cheap except for Sydney and parts of Melbourne. Australia as an ISland has thousands of miles of fantastic scenic, unspoilt coastline and beaches, some of the best in the world for swimming , surfing, fishing, boating etc, . Australia has a variety of landscapes and climates, For example you can travel from tropical Islands in Northern Queensland to snow covered mountains, ski fields in Victoria and southern NSW. You can go from the desert Outback to the Green countryside of Victoria or Tasmania.
mediterranean climate in most of the country, mild winters and warm summers which means you can spend most of the year outdoors except for a few very hot days in summer. In Canada and Northern Europe half the year cold and rain may prevent you enjoying the outdoors. Australia is a massive country with a small population which means it is not overcrowded, which also means land and houses are relatively cheap except for Sydney and parts of Melbourne. Australia as an ISland has thousands of miles of fantastic scenic, unspoilt coastline and beaches, some of the best in the world for swimming , surfing, fishing, boating etc, . Australia has a variety of landscapes and climates, For example you can travel from tropical Islands in Northern Queensland to snow covered mountains, ski fields in Victoria and southern NSW. You can go from the desert Outback to the Green countryside of Victoria or Tasmania.
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Originally Posted by iwanttotalktoyou
Everytime I goto the forums it always this forum that is so damn popular.
Why Australia and not Canada? Reasons?
Why Australia and not Canada? Reasons?
Seriously though, most Brits emigrate to Oz because of the common language and the relative ease of entry compared to the US. Canada is out of the question for most Brits as they associate being abroad with hotter climes and that is Cananda's downfall.
Strangely, a lot of Poms have not even visited OZ before emigrating.
Once in the garden of utopia that is Oz, most poms crap their pants and realise what a mistake they have made. Hot humid days do not make up for bad employment such as long hours, no holiday/sick pay, no contract and poor wages. Add in the inbred hatred of many Aussies to Poms and it does not add up to the lifestyle they were flogged by the con artists at DIMIA.
Lets face it strip away the sunnier weather and what has OZ really got? Miles upon miles of bland suburbia, filled with even duller inhabitants.
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Originally Posted by eatstatic
Because the Brits dont get any Canadian soap operas that suggest a saccarinne sweet lifestyle free from common Western problems of the modern era.
Seriously though, most Brits emigrate to Oz because of the common languauge and the relative ease of entry compared to the US. Canada is out of the question for most Brits as they associate being abroad with hotter climes and that is Cananda's downfall.
Strangely, a lot of Poms have not even visited OZ before emigrating.
Once in the garden of utopia that is Oz, most poms crap their pants and realise what a mistake they have made. Hot humid days do not make up for bad employment such as long hours, no holiday/sick pay, no contract and poor wages. Add in the inbred hatred of many Aussies to Poms and it does not add up to the lifestyle they were flogged by the con artists at DIMIA.
Lets face it strip away the sunnier weather and what has OZ really got? Miles upon miles of bland suburbia, filled with even duller inhabitants.
Cue Wombat42 to iluustrate that last point.![Wink](https://britishexpats.com/forum/images/smilies/wink.gif)
Seriously though, most Brits emigrate to Oz because of the common languauge and the relative ease of entry compared to the US. Canada is out of the question for most Brits as they associate being abroad with hotter climes and that is Cananda's downfall.
Strangely, a lot of Poms have not even visited OZ before emigrating.
Once in the garden of utopia that is Oz, most poms crap their pants and realise what a mistake they have made. Hot humid days do not make up for bad employment such as long hours, no holiday/sick pay, no contract and poor wages. Add in the inbred hatred of many Aussies to Poms and it does not add up to the lifestyle they were flogged by the con artists at DIMIA.
Lets face it strip away the sunnier weather and what has OZ really got? Miles upon miles of bland suburbia, filled with even duller inhabitants.
Cue Wombat42 to iluustrate that last point.
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ADVANCE AUSTRALIA FAIR
Note: verses two, four and five are rarely sung .
Australians all let us rejoice,
For we are young and free;
We've golden soil and wealth for toil,
Our home is girt by sea;
Our land abounds in Nature's gifts
Of beauty rich and rare;
In history's page, let every stage
Advance Australia fair!
In joyful strains then let us sing,
"Advance Australia fair!"
When gallant Cook from Albion sail'd,
To trace wide oceans o'er,
True British courage bore him on,
Till he landed on our shore.
Then here he raised Old England's flag,
The standard of the brave;
With all her faults we love her still,
"Brittannia rules the wave!"
In joyful strains then let us sing
"Advance Australia fair!"
Beneath our radiant southern Cross,
We'll toil with hearts and hands;
To make this Commonwealth of ours
Renowned of all the lands;
For those who've come across the seas
We've boundless plains to share;
With courage let us all combine
To advance Australia fair.
In joyful strains then let us sing
"Advance Australia fair!"
While other nations of the globe
Behold us from afar,
We'll rise to high renown and shine
Like our glorious southern star;
From England, Scotia, Erin's Isle,
Who come our lot to share,
Let all combine with heart and hand
To advance Australia fair!
In joyful strains then let us sing
"Advance Australia fair!"
Shou'd foreign foe e'er sight our coast,
Or dare a foot to land,
We'll rouse to arms like sires of yore
To guard our native strand;
Brittannia then shall surely know,
Beyond wide ocean's roll,
Her sons in fair Australia's land
Still keep a British soul.
In joyful strains the let us sing
"Advance Australia fair!"
So, if yer not British, bugger orf or get a bloody nose, and if you are we won't sing your praises!
Note: verses two, four and five are rarely sung .
Australians all let us rejoice,
For we are young and free;
We've golden soil and wealth for toil,
Our home is girt by sea;
Our land abounds in Nature's gifts
Of beauty rich and rare;
In history's page, let every stage
Advance Australia fair!
In joyful strains then let us sing,
"Advance Australia fair!"
When gallant Cook from Albion sail'd,
To trace wide oceans o'er,
True British courage bore him on,
Till he landed on our shore.
Then here he raised Old England's flag,
The standard of the brave;
With all her faults we love her still,
"Brittannia rules the wave!"
In joyful strains then let us sing
"Advance Australia fair!"
Beneath our radiant southern Cross,
We'll toil with hearts and hands;
To make this Commonwealth of ours
Renowned of all the lands;
For those who've come across the seas
We've boundless plains to share;
With courage let us all combine
To advance Australia fair.
In joyful strains then let us sing
"Advance Australia fair!"
While other nations of the globe
Behold us from afar,
We'll rise to high renown and shine
Like our glorious southern star;
From England, Scotia, Erin's Isle,
Who come our lot to share,
Let all combine with heart and hand
To advance Australia fair!
In joyful strains then let us sing
"Advance Australia fair!"
Shou'd foreign foe e'er sight our coast,
Or dare a foot to land,
We'll rouse to arms like sires of yore
To guard our native strand;
Brittannia then shall surely know,
Beyond wide ocean's roll,
Her sons in fair Australia's land
Still keep a British soul.
In joyful strains the let us sing
"Advance Australia fair!"
So, if yer not British, bugger orf or get a bloody nose, and if you are we won't sing your praises!
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Originally Posted by iwanttotalktoyou
Everytime I goto the forums it always this forum that is so damn popular.
Why Australia and not Canada? Reasons?
Why Australia and not Canada? Reasons?
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There are'nt any Mounties in OZ
Their motto " We always get our man" sounds a bit suspect to me. :scared:
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Originally Posted by eatstatic
... Add in the inbred hatred of many Aussies to Poms ...
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Originally Posted by iwanttotalktoyou
Everytime I goto the forums it always this forum that is so damn popular.
Why Australia and not Canada? Reasons?
Why Australia and not Canada? Reasons?
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Originally Posted by iwanttotalktoyou
Everytime I goto the forums it always this forum that is so damn popular.
Why Australia and not Canada? Reasons?
Why Australia and not Canada? Reasons?
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But it's a bit chilly today, I began to consider wearing a long sleeve shirt this morning !!
But i'm not sure where they are, they were put away somewhere last year!
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Originally Posted by eatstatic
Add in the inbred hatred of many Aussies to Poms
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Originally Posted by ABCDiamond
I reckon it's the good weather ![Smile](https://britishexpats.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif)
But it's a bit chilly today, I began to consider wearing a long sleeve shirt this morning !!
But i'm not sure where they are, they were put away somewhere last year!![Big Grin](https://britishexpats.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
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But it's a bit chilly today, I began to consider wearing a long sleeve shirt this morning !!
But i'm not sure where they are, they were put away somewhere last year!
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Originally Posted by Megalania
ADVANCE AUSTRALIA FAIR
Note: verses two, four and five are rarely sung .
[B]Australians all let us rejoice,
For we are young and free;
......
From England, Scotia, Erin's Isle,
Who come our lot to share,
Let all combine with heart and hand
To advance Australia fair! .....
So, if yer not British, bugger orf or get a bloody nose, and if you are we won't sing your praises!
Note: verses two, four and five are rarely sung .
[B]Australians all let us rejoice,
For we are young and free;
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From England, Scotia, Erin's Isle,
Who come our lot to share,
Let all combine with heart and hand
To advance Australia fair! .....
So, if yer not British, bugger orf or get a bloody nose, and if you are we won't sing your praises!
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Originally Posted by young_lad
Wonder whether the Welsh were purposely left out... or did they just forget about them. ![Confused](https://britishexpats.com/forum/images/smilies/confused.gif)
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