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For those interested, they are on Utube, there are heaps. Enjoy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nf4cmpGLEuY
PS. Corporal punishment was the norm, I don't wish to get into the pros/cons, just enjoy it for what it was - a clever comedy, if you like, a boys version of St Trinians.
For the 4 Square nostalgiasts, I was in a gorgeous little town in Northland in NZ call Mangonui. There is a wooden, 4 Square supermarket, built out over the water on piles, still trading hot and strong. I would recommend the town to anyone going to the shakey isles, it's a great place, fishing, history, great people, scenic. And here's a picture! The 4 Square store is on the right out over the water across from the pub ( 100+ years old).
Cheers, RedbogAttachment 349097
Yes, I remember it. On at tea-time or thereabouts.Quote:
Originally Posted by crowie
The horse powered night cart. Collecting well
Horse powered bottleo Collecting bottles
Kids putting penny bungers ( bombs ) through the back flap of the dunny.
Pete
Aaah yes, cracker night, November 5 from memory, everyone had a bonfire, lots of eats and bangs as well as skyrockets.
Once again, the nanny state stepped in and banned what was a lot of fun, due to the inappropriate actions of a few.
Was a celebration of Guy Fawkes - regarded by many as the only person to enter parliament with honourable intentions. :B
Cracker night.
Lived in Brown Hill, near Kalgoorlie.
The whole community donated to the bonfire, great time for a clean up, old tyres, trees etc.
everyone turned up, great fun.
Then the slime dumps at Williamstown.
Political correctness????????????"? Bah Humbug
When I was living in Darwin 5 years ago fireworks were permitted on Territory Day, and I believe they still are.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob38S
Unfortunately it only served as a reminder as to why they were banned everywhere else. :oo:
Cheers
Doug
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLavk805b74 :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Bob38S
I loved cracker night in Brisbane...dad made it heaps of fun when we were little with skyrockets & wheels nailed to the fence plus he'd put a penny bunger under a jam tin, aim it on to the neighbours roof....
Later as I got older we'd have cracker night at the Northgate Scout Hall with a big bonfire...happy memories....
But of course we also got up to mischief with the penny bungers, double voises and the like.....
Ever tried an old hollow key?????
Fill the cavity with match heads. insert one close fitting nail and belt it against a solid object.
WOW scares the hell out of the unsuspecting. Little old ladies, dogs, little old ladies, dogs, did I mention lite old ladies??
I think you might be the reason cracker night was banned....Quote:
Originally Posted by popawisky
In my home town we used to make a raft then load it with fireworks, have a long fuse then set it afloat down the river through suburbia,
also had the local police station 2 doors down and great delight in seeing what you could land on his roof.... until one night when all was quietening down in our front yard there was mr plod quietly watching us from our front door :o