hillaryclinton - I am not, to my knowledge, a descendant of a criminal... However, I wouldn't give a toss if I were! You mean to infer, I realise, that Australians are descended from convicts from the United Kingdom. Have you ever visited Australia? If you had, you would know that many of us are not from a British background. The 'invasion' of Australia occurred in the 18th century; over 200 years ago. Our country has diversified significantly since then, I should think!
'mechanicman' - You would be referring to Nevil Shute's "On the Beach." Yeah, it was depressing; but not nearly so depressing as what is actually happening in today's world. The novel, "On the Beach" was purely fiction and written in the mid 1950s. Is it so far from the truth, or shall we experience that situation in the near future? I hope not!!
^^ exxxxxacccccccctly
hillaryclinton - I am not, to my knowledge, a descendant of a criminal... However, I wouldn't give a toss if I were! You mean to infer, I realise, that Australians are descended from convicts from the United Kingdom. Have you ever visited Australia? If you had, you would know that many of us are not from a British background. The 'invasion' of Australia occurred in the 18th century; over 200 years ago. Our country has diversified significantly since then, I should think!
'mechanicman' - You would be referring to Nevil Shute's "On the Beach." Yeah, it was depressing; but not nearly so depressing as what is actually happening in today's world. The novel, "On the Beach" was purely fiction and written in the mid 1950s. Is it so far from the truth, or shall we experience that situation in the near future? I hope not!!