Aussie and Proud - Anything Relating to this Country.

[RBP]

A man noticed an empty, broken-down house in Sydney, Australia and poked around the neighborhood to find out more about it. Turns out the occupant, who had been renting it since around the 1940s, had died earlier that year. So Bill Gertos, a tax accountant at the time, decided it was okay – and ethical – to pretend it was his. He fixed it up, changed the locks, and rented it out.

This was 20 years ago, and now Gertos is the lawful owner. The real owners – heirs of the previous owner, who died in 1947 – tried to fight it in court, but Gertos won under squatters' rights, even though he wasn't the one squatting.

According to the BBC:

In New South Wales, squatters can be awarded ownership if they have occupied a property for more than 12 years.

The court granted Mr Gertos those rights because he had repaired and maintained the property since 1998.

Australian media outlets described the case as "bizarre" because the relevant law is typically used by those who move into a property themselves.

[Muddy]

Heres one thing the Australians are doing right.. Not you Monk or LiM.. You guys are fucked.

Mesh drains to prevent downstream pollution..

[lost in melb.]

Heres one thing the Australians are doing right.. Not you Monk or LiM.. You guys are fucked.

Mesh drains to prevent downstream pollution..

Hey, that's freakin awesome. How long before an American company buys out the rights?

[Muddy]

Hey, that's freakin awesome. How long before an American company buys out the rights?

[lost in melb.]

[The Monk]

Heres one thing the Australians are doing right.. Not you Monk or LiM.. You guys are fucked.

Mesh drains to prevent downstream pollution..

We've doing that for a while now.... it makes it much easier to ship it out into the middle of the ocean for dumping....

[The Monk]

Aussie Bush Etiquette is recognised throughout the civilised world but we all need to be reminded from time to time.

IN GENERAL:
1. Never take an open stubby to a job interview.
2. Always identify people in your paddocks before shooting at them.
3. It's tacky to take an Esky to church.
4. If you have to vacuum the bed, it's time to change the sheets.
5. Even if you're certain you're included in the will, it's rude to take your ute and trailer to the funeral.

EATING OUT:
1. When decanting wine from the box, tilt the paper cup and pour slowly so as not to bruise the wine.
2. If drinking directly from the bottle, hold it with only one hand.

ENTERTAINING AT HOME:
1. A centrepiece for the table should never be anything prepared by a taxidermist.
2. Don't allow the dog to eat at the table, no matter how good his manners.

PERSONAL HYGIENE:
1. While ears need to be cleaned regularly, this should be done in private, using one's OWN ute keys.
2. Even if you live alone, deodorant isn't a waste of money.
3. Extensive use of deodorant can only delay bathing by a few days.
4. Dirt and grease under the fingernails is a no-no, it alters the taste of finger foods and if you are a woman it can draw attention away from your jewellery.

THEATRE/CINEMA ETIQUETTE:
1. Crying babies should be taken to the lobby and picked up after the movie ends.
2. Refrain from yelling abuse at characters on the screen. Tests have proven they can't hear you.

WEDDINGS:
1. Livestock is a poor choice for a wedding gift.
2. For the groom, at least, rent a tux. A tracksuit with a cummerbund and a clean football jumper can create a tacky appearance.
3. Though uncomfortable, say "yes" to socks and shoes for the occasion.

DRIVING ETIQUETTE:
1. Dim your headlights for approaching vehicles, even if your gun's loaded and the roo's in your rifle sight.
2. When entering a roundabout, the vehicle with the largest roo bar doesn't always have the right of way.
3. Never tow another car using panty hose and duct tape.
4. When sending your wife down the road with a petrol can, it's impolite to ask her to bring back beer too.

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[lost in melb.]

Good research Americanos

Not to mention in any setting other than outback australia they look out of place and fcking ugly. Their leaves block up everything too

[The Monk]

Good research Americanos

Not to mention in any setting other than outback australia they look out of place and fcking ugly. Their leaves block up everything too

But they are just the thing to feed koalas....

[Muddy]

Whats up with that bird and why are they feared?