The Parramatta Eels show off their body of work
Allan Gibson of Cherrybrook observes: “Reports of a crocodile near Wallsend coincided with the discovery of a shark carcass in a Kellyville street. The discovery was posted on the Shire Council’s social media as follows: ‘The shark was approximately 1.5 meters long and had no known connection with The Hills Shire area. We would advise all Cronulla Sharks to stay away from The Hills Shire and advise them that it is the Parramatta Eels “We remind you that it is a region.”
“I once worked with a colleague named Mr. Sumpton,” says Peter Mortensen of Mortdale. “I was responsible for several branches. On one visit, I was warning managers that I was resigning. A manager asked the name of the person taking over, and I replied, ‘Bill Sumpton.’ Then he said, ‘Don’t you know his last name?’ he asked.
“I wonder if Lance Dover from Pretty Beach is inclined to let us know if he is related to Eileen Dover.” asks Tony Early from North Turramurra.
“Oh Star Trek “For Trump, a Universal Translator (C8) seems like a good idea,” says Kenneth Smith of Orange. “But can it translate? his English conversations?”
Eric Scott from Bondi Junction is here to assist Tricia Wallace (C8) with her Gentle Annie Way enquiry: “Kind Annie It is a beautiful song written by Stephen Foster in 1856 and thought to be written in honor of his cousin. I recommend Clancy Brothers’ interpretation. These roads may have been named at the peak of the song’s popularity.” Another “nice” thing about the Clancy Brothers, Grandma recalls, were their impressive chunky knit sweaters.
“In the case of Gully Road/Creek Road/Creek’s (C8) Murder, there is a lot of effort involved in proving guilt, not to mention legal fees,” believes Michael Johnston of Corlette. “Put the uncertainty aside and head to Slaughterhouse Road in Milton.”
“The street names may not be malicious, but there’s a Franki Lane on Prospect,” says Angela Robinson of Kenthurst.
Ken Finlayson of East Corrimal says: “Edward Loong is looking for blue moons in the lottery (C8), but I remember a Blue Mountains girl celebrating her Leaving Cert with a lottery ticket, as reported in C8 nearly 60 years ago. She won first prize, so she bought another ticket as a gift to thank her favorite teacher. She also won first prize!”
“What are the odds, Edward Loong? What’s the point of a name?” We see what he’s doing there, George Manojlovic from Mangerton.
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