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Forum: Australia
May 17th 2005, 6:53 am
Replies: 67
Views: 4,562
Posted By davidw

Re: Tornado hits Perth

Many thanks to all for the news.

I live in Roleystone but am on a work trip to PNG. I'd be grateful if anyone has any info. regarding Roleystone or the Hills. I saw above Roley Primary was closed,...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Oct 18th 2004, 9:42 am
Replies: 3
Views: 555
Posted By davidw

Re: Perth: where to live?

A couple of comments. Bicton's nice (pricy), Palmyra's fine and Wilagee is genuinely on the up. Also White Gum Valley. Hamilton Hill, not too bad. Suburbs on the new Mandurah line will grow in value...
Forum: Australia
Aug 19th 2004, 12:08 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 1,363
Posted By davidw

Re: Hotels inThailand

I personally always prefer to stay as close as possible to the Chao Phrya river, which is marvellous. I'd strongly suggest this area. The nearer to Saphan Taksin Skytrain (the metro) the better.
...
Forum: Australia
Jul 17th 2004, 7:45 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,384
Posted By davidw

skimmed it in an airport, I think you can find a...

skimmed it in an airport, I think you can find a similar amount of more up-to-date information on the major web-sites.

cheers

david
Forum: Australia
Jul 10th 2004, 1:12 pm
Replies: 52
Views: 6,408
Posted By davidw

Re: areas of perth to live in

Hi

I know some...

Willeton is fine, I understand Rossmoyne High School Zone suburbs are pricier.

Gooseberry is great, pricy, some lovey views, inquire about possible 2nd airport terminal......
Forum: Australia
Jul 7th 2004, 5:51 am
Replies: 28
Views: 1,704
Posted By davidw

we're living in roleystone and love it. 30 km...

we're living in roleystone and love it. 30 km from the cbd, but fast access on tonkin.

almost chose gooseberry hill, but decided it was a bit pricier.

All I have heard is that if a second...
Forum: Australia
May 30th 2004, 11:47 am
Replies: 8
Views: 763
Posted By davidw

The only bad things I can say about Perth after...

The only bad things I can say about Perth after 18 odd months are:

It can be harder to get work in very specialized fields outside mining.

Wages are somewhat lower than major east coast...
Forum: Canada
May 24th 2004, 11:12 am
Replies: 32
Views: 2,637
Posted By davidw

To what extent would the criticisms of Canda in...

To what extent would the criticisms of Canda in this thread apply to Australia?
Forum: Australia
May 17th 2004, 6:50 am
Replies: 17
Views: 2,137
Posted By davidw

No, thank you, still well worth knowing about....

No, thank you, still well worth knowing about. Our place has a fair amount of lawn away from the bush, which may help a bit, who knows. No snakes yet......
Forum: Australia
May 17th 2004, 2:16 am
Replies: 17
Views: 2,137
Posted By davidw

Wow, that's good to know, thanks very much indeed.

Wow, that's good to know, thanks very much indeed.
Forum: Australia
May 17th 2004, 1:43 am
Replies: 17
Views: 2,137
Posted By davidw

Yes, do have aook at Roleystone, as long as you...

Yes, do have aook at Roleystone, as long as you are not working North of the river.

I've been here just on two years.

Cheers


David
Forum: Australia
May 16th 2004, 11:33 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 2,137
Posted By davidw

Dear Ashey I'm no expert, who is. Other...

Dear Ashey

I'm no expert, who is. Other people on the forum know better. However, I would NOT panic about declining affordability in Perth. I honestly think you can ignore the self-promotional...
Forum: Australia
May 16th 2004, 10:44 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 2,137
Posted By davidw

Hi Ashley and Vandiemen Another thought not...

Hi Ashley and Vandiemen

Another thought not specific the the hills. We bought on arrival in Perth to avoid the transactional and financial costs of renting, and then decided to sell and move up to...
Forum: Australia
May 16th 2004, 10:29 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 2,137
Posted By davidw

Hi Vandiemen We looked at Kala and Maida...

Hi Vandiemen

We looked at Kala and Maida Vale, though more at the former. They are both nice and near the CBD, 15-20 km for Kala, less for Maida Vale. Both have access to good services. Kala has a...
Forum: South Africa
May 16th 2004, 1:06 pm
Replies: 66
Views: 20,311
Posted By davidw

I hope so, the sooner South Africa pays for its...

I hope so, the sooner South Africa pays for its appalling support of genoicde and starvation in Zimbabwe the better..
Forum: Australia
May 16th 2004, 1:00 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,343
Posted By davidw

A pleasure, please let me know if I can provide...

A pleasure, please let me know if I can provide any nmore info
Forum: Australia
May 16th 2004, 12:41 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,343
Posted By davidw

I have lived in Palmyra just outside Freo for 2...

I have lived in Palmyra just outside Freo for 2 years and can only say I have felt quite extraordinarily safe at all times.
Forum: South Africa
May 16th 2004, 12:23 pm
Replies: 66
Views: 20,311
Posted By davidw

The leaders of UK and Australia do not condone...

The leaders of UK and Australia do not condone (and indeed applaud) genocide, mass murder and starvation, as Mbeki continually does, in Zimbabwe, because he dearly wishes to do the same (and will,...
Forum: Australia
May 16th 2004, 11:05 am
Replies: 17
Views: 2,137
Posted By davidw

Dear Ashey No, the millipedes only come...

Dear Ashey

No, the millipedes only come briefly once a year, one closes the doors, sprays or simply puts a light outside to deflect them. Not a huge issue if you're prepared.

On choosing house...
Forum: Australia
May 16th 2004, 10:00 am
Replies: 17
Views: 2,137
Posted By davidw

Dear Ashey We've been in Perth 2 years, got...

Dear Ashey

We've been in Perth 2 years, got a place near Freo for the first two years and have just moved out to Roleystone. Posted questions before about the Hills, but didn't get much response,...
Forum: Australia
May 12th 2004, 9:08 am
Replies: 5
Views: 584
Posted By davidw

I actually do live in Freo, though I'm moving to...

I actually do live in Freo, though I'm moving to the Hills in a few months and would be happy to answer questions.

All the best

David
Forum: Australia
May 12th 2004, 9:06 am
Replies: 5
Views: 584
Posted By davidw

I do live in Freo, though I'm moving to the Hills...

I do live in Freo, though I'm moving to the Hills in a few months and would be happy to answer questions.

All the best

David
Forum: Australia
Apr 16th 2004, 3:26 am
Replies: 4
Views: 513
Posted By davidw

Or get the weekly Thursday) Quokka trading...

Or get the weekly Thursday) Quokka trading magazine which has great new and used bargains. Based on our experience, there is a case for buying the basics second hand and cheap at first and gradually...
Forum: Australia
Apr 11th 2004, 2:48 am
Replies: 3
Views: 542
Posted By davidw

Hi! It is quietening down a bit in Perth,...

Hi!

It is quietening down a bit in Perth, but I think there's still an enormous demand, particularly for high quality work. For years, there was a real shortage, still considerable demand I'd say....
Forum: Australia
Apr 6th 2004, 12:19 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,595
Posted By davidw

Yes my spouse (on spouse visa) got it with no...

Yes my spouse (on spouse visa) got it with no problem. The only difference is I got it for five years, she for the two years of her temp visa. There was NO difficulty, took minutes, all computerized....
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