As I write this review borders, border security and cross border trade are very topical issues in many parts of the world. So much so that it got me wondering about the border between the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and the state of New South Wales (NSW), here in Australia. I needed to know if we, in the ACT, were safe from the evils of NSW! Continue reading “The Straight Line Border Walk”
National Archives – Australia’s Birth Certificates
The National Archives is custodian of all significant government/public service documents in Australia. No documents are of more significance than those which created The Commonwealth of Australia (to give it its full name) – affectionately known as the country’s birth certificates. Continue reading “National Archives – Australia’s Birth Certificates”
National Archives – Certainly Surprised Me
The National Archives of Australia is responsible for keeping federal government records – the Government and Public (Civil) Service filing system if you like. My initial thoughts were what could possibly be of any interest to a visitor among the 40 million odd records created by bureaucrats/armed forces and politicians and held by the National Archives? Then I thought – in 40 million records there must be something of interest and indeed there is – this place holds records ranging from those covering dramatic events that shaped the nation to decisions that impacted the lives of individual Australians. Continue reading “National Archives – Certainly Surprised Me”
Magna Carta Place and Monument
To mark the centenary of the federation of Australian and by way of celebration of the close historical and cultural links which exist between Australia and the United Kingdom the UK proposed that a Magna Carta Monument to be erected in Canberra “as a commemoration of Freedom under the Law”. Continue reading “Magna Carta Place and Monument”
The Rambling Wombat 