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Forum: Australia
Nov 27th 2009, 3:56 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,453
Posted By Downies

Re: Woodvale

We settled in Greenwood, just down from Woodvale and a little older and more established.

The houses in Woodvale are nice, people are very friendly that I have met, the Moon & Sixpence is the...
Forum: Australia
Nov 17th 2009, 4:53 am
Replies: 28
Views: 2,465
Posted By Downies

Re: Shipping - I wish I had/hadn't packed....

I wish I had packed my kitchen stuff (good quality pots and pans and utensils), more quality egyptian cotton bedding as I already had them would have saved on getting them here and took me a fair...
Forum: Australia
Jul 10th 2009, 1:07 am
Replies: 35
Views: 5,547
Posted By Downies

Re: Job market in western Australia

Slowing down - but quality personnel are always looked at favourably.

All the best
Forum: The Barbie
Jul 9th 2009, 9:04 am
Replies: 237
Views: 13,317
Posted By Downies

Re: Roll call ! 2004 - 2007

Still here - not so much lately as been working on mega offshore project but like to look in every once in a while.
Forum: Australia
Jul 9th 2009, 8:01 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,141
Posted By Downies

Re: Anyone used Poms In Perth?

We were lucky and had friends with a spare room for us - took us a couple of weeks to get everything lined up with tax, banks, money etc but got six month rental within that time but waited another...
Forum: Australia
Jul 9th 2009, 7:56 am
Replies: 35
Views: 5,547
Posted By Downies

Re: Job market in western Australia

I work for Oil & Gas sector here in WA - not so much of a slump here as a lot of our projects are international.

What kind of work are you looking for in Oil & Gas? What do you do? Might be able...
Forum: Australia
Jul 8th 2009, 10:23 am
Replies: 20
Views: 1,637
Posted By Downies

Re: advice needed from those already in Oz

Three weeks is plenty - we did it, only waited three weeks to move into rental as it was Christmas.

Good luck
Forum: Australia
Jul 8th 2009, 10:06 am
Replies: 4
Views: 788
Posted By Downies

Re: PERTH/western AuSTRALIA

We moved North of the River - not regretted it, found a lovely house in Greenwood and love it.

Its right difficult to choose from the UK - looking at the map and asking lots of questions and not...
Forum: The Barbie
Dec 3rd 2008, 2:47 am
Replies: 26
Views: 2,994
Posted By Downies

Re: Made Redundant

Get on to the tax office, you can claim back any overestimated tax you have been paying on your salary.

Your monthly tax deductions are calculated on the basis that you will be earning this amount...
Forum: The Barbie
Dec 3rd 2008, 2:43 am
Replies: 80
Views: 5,219
Posted By Downies

Re: please vote those who have emmigrated - Was it the right or wrong decision.

Thumbs Up!

Deffo the best thing for us, we was ready, prepared and have worked hard at changing our lifestyles to suit our new home environment.

Have friends who have come over, looking for...
Forum: The Barbie
Dec 3rd 2008, 2:36 am
Replies: 27
Views: 1,413
Posted By Downies

Re: New Years Day Ozzie UK BBQ - Help

We didnt do a BBQ, but did an Oz Themed leaving do in the local bar's function room.

We bought inflatable redback spiders, sharks, crocodiles, suns, parrotts as well as a cork hat for everyone...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Dec 3rd 2008, 2:21 am
Replies: 6
Views: 435
Posted By Downies

Re: Reference Signatures for 175 / TRA...any comebacks?

although a couple of years ago since we did ours, we had some shocking squiggles, dashes and snailtrails for signatures with the typed name and position within the company.

Not a single objection...
Forum: Australia
Oct 29th 2008, 2:32 am
Replies: 25
Views: 2,951
Posted By Downies

Re: Advice for homesick friend?

Hey, I feel for her - can be very daunting without contact sometimes.

Where has your friend and her family settled?

We are having a house party on Saturday 8th November in Greenwood (NOR) from...
Forum: Australia
Oct 14th 2008, 6:41 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,563
Posted By Downies

Re: HSBC-dick turpins of the financial world!

Hi

I opened a Westpac account in the UK and upon arrival in Oz and the tax file number at the ready I opened a HSBC Online account which requires a $2000 deposit (can take it back out if you...
Forum: Australia
Oct 9th 2008, 8:05 am
Replies: 33
Views: 2,848
Posted By Downies

Re: driving licence uk to oz

In WA you do get your UK licence back, however you do need a letter with your name on to verify your address.

You can drive on a UK licence for up to three months - but a quick thing to change...
Forum: Job Offers
Sep 30th 2008, 9:18 am
Replies: 10
Views: 2,422
Posted By Downies

Re: Begging for Staff - Perth WA

Please send to [email protected] - Hannah will receive the resume and forward to Kurt for review.

Good luck
Forum: Job Offers
Sep 25th 2008, 9:40 am
Replies: 10
Views: 2,422
Posted By Downies

Re: Begging for Staff - Perth WA

Did you send it to the etc email address?

It hasnt come through on mine that is linked into BE.

Paula
Forum: Australia
Sep 23rd 2008, 8:35 am
Replies: 11
Views: 7,791
Posted By Downies

Re: Is there an Aldi or equivalent in Perth?

household things - kmart, homeart, BigW, fresh veg/fruit etc I recommend Wanneroo market if you are headed NOR.

If headed NOR, send me a PM could offer to lend a plug in electric blow up queen...
Forum: Australia
Sep 23rd 2008, 8:31 am
Replies: 54
Views: 3,524
Posted By Downies

Re: Did anyone sell everything..

Sold everything apart from a few treasured memories - these we just packed into sevenseas worldwide boxes and shipped over - did three in the end.
Dont regret selling up - sold the flat with...
Forum: Australia
Sep 23rd 2008, 12:49 am
Replies: 0
Views: 341
Posted By Downies

Any Financial Controllers going to Darwin?

The company I currently work for in the Oil and Gas Industry are looking for a Financial Controller for their division in Darwin.

I have put a copy of the job advert in the Job Offers section in...
Forum: Job Offers
Sep 23rd 2008, 12:45 am
Replies: 0
Views: 765
Posted By Downies

Financial Controller Wanted

Hi again everyone.

I have started a new position within the oil and gas industry and guess what - one of the divisions is looking for a Financial Controller to work from the Darwin Office.

I...
Forum: Job Offers
Sep 22nd 2008, 7:51 am
Replies: 10
Views: 2,422
Posted By Downies

Re: Begging for Staff - Perth WA

They are looking for contract managers - I suppose if you are interested and have relevant experience in the trade they wouldnt mind checking you out. Feel free to send your details to them.
Paula
Forum: Job Offers
Sep 22nd 2008, 5:14 am
Replies: 10
Views: 2,422
Posted By Downies

Begging for Staff - Perth WA

Hi everyone.

Long time no post, but have been nipping in and answering lots of questions from time to time.

This time my previous employer has asked me to ask you lot if anyone is interested or...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 14th 2008, 10:09 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 4,643
Posted By Downies

Re: Any gas fitters on here

If you get the visa - getting licenced here is not as straight forward - OH never bothered with the gas one here and went for the plumbers licence instead - however the local tafe here do offer...
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