Happy Australia day everyone. Well, we’ve had a stellar start to 2012 – and most of it has come in the last 24 hours. Today I got confirmation on something work related I was waiting on, we also found out some exciting news for my family. Yesterday, a good friend rang us and told us […]
Continue ReadingA trip down Parliament Lane
The View from Old Parliament House | The Exhibition Today we took a journey back through time, as we visited the country’s former seat of governance – the Old Parliament House ( or – the Museum of Australian Democracy). Originally intended as an interim location for Parliament, the building was opened in 1924 and […]
Continue Reading2011 All Black Proof Coin
Recently I ordered two proof coins from New Zealand. They arrived via Air Mail early this morning, and they look pretty spectacular. The coins came in a nice presentation case, and rests within a well presented plastic stand. The 1 ounce silver proof coin is impressive being minted mostly in black on the tail side. […]
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