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Forum: Australia
Jul 9th 2004, 6:53 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 1,989
Posted By MartinC

One of the best ways to buy a 2nd-hand car in Oz...

One of the best ways to buy a 2nd-hand car in Oz is via an auction. Mostly these are ex-govt fleet cars, usually in the Commodore/Falcon class. But you can get a good deal if it's 1 or 2 years old,...
Forum: Australia
Jul 9th 2004, 4:09 am
Replies: 52
Views: 7,449
Posted By MartinC

Don't I know it. I travelled halfway around the...

Don't I know it. I travelled halfway around the world to be surrounded by Jocks, Micks, Scousers, Taffs and Geordies ;)

Martin
Forum: Australia
Jul 9th 2004, 3:52 am
Replies: 49
Views: 3,975
Posted By MartinC

Kong is right. The problems you (the op) list are...

Kong is right. The problems you (the op) list are the same in all westernised countries. Don't think Oz is any better in the crime stakes. Perth is called the burglary capital of Aus, which is...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 9th 2004, 3:17 am
Replies: 5
Views: 904
Posted By MartinC

We are going to stay in Perth until we get Aus...

We are going to stay in Perth until we get Aus citizenship. My son (born in UK before we moved to Oz) will also have dual citizenship. However our second child due in Oct will be born in Oz but I am...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 13th 2004, 2:45 am
Replies: 98
Views: 11,273
Posted By MartinC

Thanks Jeremy, that's very helpful. Martin

Thanks Jeremy, that's very helpful.

Martin
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 13th 2004, 12:11 am
Replies: 6
Views: 858
Posted By MartinC

Bloody 'ell Munchkin, that's just the sort of...

Bloody 'ell Munchkin, that's just the sort of photo that reminds me of what I miss about the UK. Keep it up!
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 12th 2004, 10:46 pm
Replies: 98
Views: 11,273
Posted By MartinC

Thanks for all your replies, many valid points...

Thanks for all your replies, many valid points raised.

CPW - good point about the soon-to-be-born. He will be born in Oz, that makes him an Oz citizen. I wonder if he is a British citizen as...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jun 12th 2004, 4:21 pm
Replies: 98
Views: 11,273
Posted By MartinC

Thoughts about Perth and Returning to UK

Hi everyone, I have just discovered this board and thought I would introduce myself and talk about my feelings towards Oz and the UK.

I am 36, married with one child (2) and another due in...
Forum: Australia
Jun 12th 2004, 2:25 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 3,725
Posted By MartinC

Nonsense, there are plenty of IT jobs in Perth....

Nonsense, there are plenty of IT jobs in Perth. Crap salaries though. All those mining companies need IT support you know. I suspect IT in Perth is better than IT in Adelaide.
Forum: Australia
Jun 12th 2004, 4:18 am
Replies: 33
Views: 3,725
Posted By MartinC

Oh yeah, I forgot to mention, I live in Joondalup...

Oh yeah, I forgot to mention, I live in Joondalup and although it is 30km's north of the city it is not isolated. Takes me 25 mins by train to get into town and it's only 4 stops on the Express.

I...
Forum: Australia
Jun 12th 2004, 4:12 am
Replies: 33
Views: 3,725
Posted By MartinC

There are some serious rose-tinted specs being...

There are some serious rose-tinted specs being worn on this thread! Cars don't speed?! Cars speed all the time. Especially 17-year olds in souped up Magnas. Screeching tyres is a common sound round...
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