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Dr Stephen Clarke 🦋

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RNZ turns 100... but already feels like a passing headline. Will there be anything else to mark this? A centennial history would be great. rnz.co.nz/news/on-the-in…

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Apologies listeners Dave over on Channel Blue has reminded me that Aunt Daisy and Selwyn Toogood were on the commercial ZB network so we’re left with Geoff Robinson’s “Here’s the Bird” or else it’s Jack Forsyth’s fruit & veg report!

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During the 1930s the RSA moved to secure greater control of Anzac Day and increased military content and participation. In 1935, the dominion conference agreed that Anzac Day was to be used to remind New Zealanders of the need for defence preparation! #Pop odt.co.nz/star-news/star…

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110 years ago today Trooper Clarke's record of first day in Alexandria: "... To beach in afternoon for swim. Decent. Lorna crook, spent evening making cocoa etc. Fun at tea-time building bivvies etc. Feeling A1, the sea breeze being much cooler than the desert breeze in Cairo."

110 years ago today Trooper Clarke's record of first day in Alexandria:

"... To beach in afternoon for swim. Decent. Lorna crook, spent evening making cocoa etc. Fun at tea-time building bivvies etc. Feeling A1, the sea breeze being much cooler than the desert breeze in Cairo."
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🌀Tam checklist for the 09: – Cancel 🎾🚫 – Secure pool furniture – Clear drains of illegal substances – Report Storm issues (not to the Wahs) – Prepare for power outages 🪩🚫 – Treat downed wires as⚡️to stay🕺🏼 – Expect 🚎⛴️ cancellations 🚆already on hols nzherald.co.nz/nz/cyclone-tam…