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Forum: Australia
Jun 16th 2008, 6:52 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 4,120
Posted By Ding Dong

Re: FYI - OUr set up costs for Brisbane June 2008 for a couple in 30s

Hello you lucky people,
It was so good to see you back on B.E. I really enjoyed reading your thread and hope you will keep us informed of all your adventures and helpful tips. Les has a final exam...
Forum: Australia
Jun 2nd 2008, 9:28 pm
Replies: 92
Views: 12,655
Posted By Ding Dong

Re: Your tips for money saving and living on a budget in Australia

Read these tips in the dark and save on electricity.:D
Forum: The Barbie
Apr 30th 2008, 3:48 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 965
Posted By Ding Dong

Are you of thinking of returning...

I'm not in Oz yet but i do read on here about people wanting to return home. If that's the case listen to this song by two doctors p*****d off with the underground system. It might change your mind...
Forum: Australia
Apr 20th 2008, 8:59 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 532
Posted By Ding Dong

Re: I apologise but another money question.

Thanks mate but what are FIF's
Forum: Australia
Apr 20th 2008, 8:51 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 532
Posted By Ding Dong

I apologise but another money question.

We're hopefully moving to Oz next year but still have an endowment going from our first property. It will mature in 8 years and should be about £50K. Will it be worth continueing paying it and get...
Forum: Electricians
Apr 2nd 2008, 10:02 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 1,417
Posted By Ding Dong

Re: Where do we start?

Hello Wendy,
I'm doing the vetassess Monday but what i gather your saying is that it's not worth the paper it's written on. Do you think it might not be recognised in Oz?
Forum: Australia
Mar 7th 2008, 4:19 pm
Replies: 40
Views: 2,283
Posted By Ding Dong

Re: Surrey/SW London

Hello people,
Does the Oak have Sky TV???? I'm just wondering because if it does it will have Wigan-Arsenal on and the place might be packed with Gooners
Forum: Australia
Mar 4th 2008, 9:19 pm
Replies: 40
Views: 2,283
Posted By Ding Dong

Re: Surrey/SW London

Hello all, Can we come too?
There's a few questions that still need answering though. Is it a drink up or food as well? Are kiddies invited? Are we wearing a red carnation for identification and...
Feb 12th 2008, 8:38 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 587
Posted By Ding Dong

Re: For those that need IELTS exam

thanks for the replies
Feb 12th 2008, 6:36 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 587
Posted By Ding Dong

Re: For those that need IELTS exam

Hello there,
Does everyone emigrating need to do this exam? Even people born and bred in England?
Forum: Australia
Dec 3rd 2007, 3:46 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,220
Posted By Ding Dong

PS3 or WII

Hello all,
As its nearing christmas i was thinking of buying my son a Nintendo WII or a PS3 but does anyone know if they are compatable with Oz games. I know they have area codes and don't want...
Forum: Australia
Sep 4th 2007, 7:58 pm
Replies: 61
Views: 44,674
Posted By Ding Dong

Re: Changing plugs, No Fuses?????

May i also add,
A standard lamp will have a 3amp fused plug. the ring main protected by a 30 amp mcb. The fuse will blow first which is why we put fuses in plugs. Also if the fuse blows, you change...
Forum: Electricians
Aug 6th 2007, 5:41 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,034
Posted By Ding Dong

Re: licence?

Cheers Wendy
Forum: Electricians
Aug 5th 2007, 7:08 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,034
Posted By Ding Dong

Re: licence?

Cheers Sparks,
I'll do that. When can i apply for the ARTC? As soon as i get my Visa or after the TRA or now maybe?
Les
Forum: Electricians
Jul 31st 2007, 4:35 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,034
Posted By Ding Dong

licence?

Hello all,
I know this has probably been asked before but is the course to get the queensland licence full time and how do you go about getting a restricted licence? I'm just trying to budget our...
Forum: Electricians
Jul 30th 2007, 7:09 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 950
Posted By Ding Dong

Re: Any good books ?

Hello all.
I found the Keith pethebridge books on Booktopia if it helps.
Forum: Australia
Jul 24th 2007, 4:19 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 492
Posted By Ding Dong

Re: Time span

Thanks people,
We do have a house to sell and that was on my mind too. If we put it on the market too early and it sells quick, we will be homeless and need to find somewhere to rent. Put it on...
Forum: Australia
Jul 23rd 2007, 8:58 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 492
Posted By Ding Dong

Time span

Hello all,
Nearly finished the TRA at last. What a polava. No ex employers willing to give up the time to write a reference which our agent asked for. i suppose i can understand why. Anyway.
I...
Forum: Australia
Jul 18th 2007, 6:15 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 608
Posted By Ding Dong

Re: Any tradesmen got a job waiting after applying on the internet?

Thanks Graff and Wendy,
I'll try the sites as soon as i get my TRA back
Forum: Australia
Jul 17th 2007, 8:54 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 608
Posted By Ding Dong

Any tradesmen got a job waiting after applying on the internet?

Hello all,
Just finishing the TRA and fingers crossed i hope to be in Brisbane by March next year.
My question is this.
I see lots of vacancies for sparks jobs on Oz websites and wondered if...
May 16th 2007, 9:00 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 3,669
Posted By Ding Dong

Re: anybody been turned down??

Congratulations petensue.
Can i ask who your new agent was as i'm looking around for one at the moment.
May 15th 2007, 5:21 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 438
Posted By Ding Dong

UK Tra assessments made easy?

Hello all,
Has anyone else read the Easter update on the trades recognition?
On 'Go Matilda news, It says that from July 1st, you can do one competancy assessment exam in certain trades, that...
Forum: Australia
May 14th 2007, 10:22 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 409
Posted By Ding Dong

Re: How do i find old threads?

Thanks. Didn't know it was that easy.
Forum: Australia
May 14th 2007, 10:03 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 409
Posted By Ding Dong

How do i find old threads?

Hello all,
I posted a thread a few weeks back about recommendations on using agents and was given some names to consider but foolishly didn't write them down. Ian Harrop was one but i can't...
Forum: Australia
May 14th 2007, 9:21 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 517
Posted By Ding Dong

Do companies just use Brit tradesmen???

Hello,
Just wondering again about starting off in Oz.
I know you have to work for a while as tradesmans mates and that the companies who take you on as mates, know that you are qualified, but...
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