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08 Feb 04 - 12:04 AM (#1111700) Subject: BS: OZ. Info Reqd.?? From: GUEST,Wilbyhillbilly This is a long shot but here goes. Is there such a place as Hutte River Province. It is supposed to be an independant province situated somewhere in Australia. I suspect it may not exist, but would love to find out for sure. Has anyone in Australia ever heard of it? |
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08 Feb 04 - 12:47 AM (#1111710) Subject: RE: BS: OZ. Info Reqd.?? From: freda underhill Hutt River Province Principality: This Independent State of which HRH Prince Leonard is Sovereign, is located in the West of the Australian continent. In 1970 Leonard Casley was outraged at the government's decision to impose new grain quotas on his wheat and sheep farm. So Leonard Casley, along with his wife Shirley and seven kids, took their property out of Australia – they seceded. The property was renamed the Hutt River Province and Leonard and Shirley became Prince and Princess. Hutt River has survived as a busy tourist destination and the Casley's manage to keep farming as well. Thirty-three years after secession, Prince Leonard and his Province are still going strong. you can find out more here: abc.net.au/dimensions/dimensions_people/Transcripts/s833528.htm http://www.heraldic.org/HRPP.htm best wishes princess fred |
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08 Feb 04 - 04:08 AM (#1111749) Subject: RE: BS: OZ. Info Reqd.?? From: Hrothgar Whether he likes it or not, his province is still part of Australia. Do you think he will fire on Fort Sumter? |
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08 Feb 04 - 05:15 PM (#1112077) Subject: RE: BS: OZ. Info Reqd.?? From: Joybell So far they have no armed forces, although they print their own money and stamps. You can mail letters from there and use the money within the province. Joy |
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08 Feb 04 - 07:52 PM (#1112157) Subject: RE: BS: OZ. Info Reqd.?? From: JennieG When I was 8 years old my life's ambition was one day to be Queen Jennifer - do you reckon they could adopt me into their line of succession? Regal Cheers JennieG |
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08 Feb 04 - 10:35 PM (#1112207) Subject: RE: BS: OZ. Info Reqd.?? From: Joybell Hail Queen Jennifer! Give it a go! Send us news. When I was 8 I wanted to be Hopalong Cassidy. Joy |
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09 Feb 04 - 12:31 AM (#1112238) Subject: RE: BS: OZ. Info Reqd.?? From: JennieG I reckon I would make a gorgeous Queen Jennifer swanning around all covered in emeralds - dispensing the Royal One-Finger Wave - I don't know if Princess Shirley wears a tiara while feeding the cows. I can remember reading all about them in a women's magazine ages ago. Joy - you just wanted to ride Trigger! Regal Cheers JennieG |
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09 Feb 04 - 01:09 AM (#1112258) Subject: RE: BS: OZ. Info Reqd.?? From: The Fooles Troupe I do believe they do a nice wine, and that's the stuff in the bottles, not the stuff in the Mudcat BS threads (spelt whine). Supposedly they did comply with the rules to secede, but officialdom failed to take them seriously until after the time deadline had expired. Whatever, when you ask the Federal Government or federal Departments about Hutt River, they all 1) Deny everything 2) Put their hand in front of their face 3) Laugh hysterically 4) Say "they're all crazy you know!" 5) Change the subject Whatever, I haven't seen them in Court for failure to pay their taxes.... Say, doesn't Hrothgar work for some Federal Dept ;-) Robin |
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09 Feb 04 - 06:25 PM (#1112862) Subject: RE: BS: OZ. Info Reqd.?? From: Joybell No, Queen Jenny, horses didn't interest me as much as the cowboy gear. What I really wanted was to be a cowboy/spaceman with a rocket-ship, a lasso, a gun, a guitar and a Good Buddy. No GIRLS though. I'd given up the idea of being a ballerina by 8, and a sensitive male with a Good Buddy was the go. Maybe Your Royal Highness would have me in the Kingdom as a minstrel. I'd like that a lot. I could bring my Good Buddy. Joybelle |
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11 Feb 04 - 11:31 AM (#1114098) Subject: RE: BS: OZ. Info Reqd.?? From: GUEST Thanks very much "Princess Fred" this was very informative, I really appreciate it. There was a particular reason for me asking, but I'm too embarrassed to say what. *grin* |
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11 Feb 04 - 04:43 PM (#1114325) Subject: RE: BS: OZ. Info Reqd.?? From: freda underhill why don't you pm me.. i won't reveal your guilty secret to the world ..... princess confessor priceless redresser prints s fred |