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LIFTINGSERVICES

BARRINGTONS. 2 JacksonCt, Doncaster East, Vic3109. Phone: (03) 98482713. Fax: (03) 98482713. Contact: Ray. Web:www.barringtonsflorist.com.auE-Mail: barringtons@interf loraflorist.com.au

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PRESTIGE LIFTING SER-VICES. 6 Newman St,Ringwood, Vic 3134.Phone: (03) 9879 3877.Fax: (03) 9879 6877.Contact: Ron. Web:www.plsl i fts.com.au

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FAYZ LANDSCAPING ANDPAVING. 410 WarburtonHwy, Wandin North, Vic3139. Phone: 1-300 886303. Contact: Jeremy. E-Mail: [email protected]

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LANDSCAPING

ENVIROLEC SOLUTIONS.123 Gilbert Rd, Preston, Vic3072. Phone: 0414 226326. Contact: Daniel. E-Mail: [email protected]

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MERIMBULA. MerimbulaBeach Holiday Apartments.15 Ocean Dr, Merimbula,NSW 2548. Phone: (02)6495 1009. Contact:Sharon. Web: www.merimbulabeach.com.au E-Mail:[email protected]

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MOAMA. Perricoota VinesRetreat. 400 Perricoota Rd,Moama, NSW 2731. Post:PO Box 582, Moama, NSW2731. Phone: 1-800 826655, (03) 5472 6655.Fax: (03) 5482 4004.Contact: Mandy. Web:www.pe r r i coo taw ines .comE-Mail: enquiries@perr icootawines.com

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TRAVEL:NSW

CALOUNDRA, QLD. WindwardPassage. 31 LandsboroughPde, Golden Beach, Caloun-dra, Qld 4551. Phone: (07)5492 3666. Fax: (07)5492 3422. Contact: Judy.Web: www.windwardpassage.com.au E-Mail: [email protected]

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BIGGERA WATERS. RoyalPacific Resort. 488 MarinePde, Biggera Waters, Qld4216. Phone: (07) 55292288. Fax: (07) 55638486. Contact: Claudia.Web: www.royalpacific.com.au E-Mail: info@royalpaci f ic .com.au

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KATHERINE. Travel North. 6Katherine Tce, Katherine, NT0850. Phone: (08) 89719999. Fax: (08) 89723989. Contact: WernerSarny. Web: www.travelnorth.com.au E-Mail:[email protected]

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BROADBEACH. La GrandeApartments Broadbeach.126 Old Burleigh Rd,Broadbeach, Qld 4218.Phone: (07) 5592 5350.Fax: (07) 5592 5130.Contact: Tony and GraceBurns. Web: www.lagrande.com.au E-Mail: [email protected]

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TRAVEL:NORTHERNTERRITORY

TRAVEL:QUEENSLAND

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TRAVEL:QUEENSLAND

COOLUM BEACH. CoolumBaywatch Resort. PO Box235, Coolum Beach, Qld4573. Phone: (07) 54465500. Fax: (07) 54464455. Contact: Elaine.Web: www.coolumbaywatch.com E-Mail: [email protected]

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MOOLOOLABA. DocksideMooloolaba. 50 Burnett St,Mooloolaba, Qld 4557.ZPhone: (07) 5478 2044.Fax: (07) 5478 2044.Contact: Tony and MargoMahood. Web: www.docksidemooloolaba.com.auE-Mail: [email protected]

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LABRADOR. Sandcastles OnThe Broadwater. 392-398Marine Pde, Labrador, Qld4215. Phone: (07) 55370000. Fax: (07) 55370000. Contact: Karen.Web: www.sandcastles.com.au E-Mail: manager@sandcast les.com.au

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MOFFAT BEACH. Norfolks OnMoffat Beach. 32 Queen OfColonies Pde, Moffat Beach,Qld 4551. Phone: (07)5492 6666. Fax: (07)5436 6988. Contact:Barney. Web: www.norfolks.com.au E-Mail: [email protected]

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AUSTRALIA-WIDE. MetroHotels. Head Office, 431-439 Pitt Street, SydneyNSW 2000. Phone: 1-80000 4321. Fax (02) 92832825. Contact Name:Central Reservations. Web:www.MetroHotels.com.au E-Mail: reservations@metrohg . com

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HOTELACCOMM.

COFFS HARBOUR. ParadisePalms Resort. 675 PacificHwy, Coffs Harbour, NSW2450. Phone: (02) 66536291. Contact: Kylie. Web:www.paradisepalms.com.auE-Mail: [email protected]

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DARWIN. MoonshadowVillas. 6 Garden Hill Cres,The Garden, Darwin, NT0820. Phone: (08) 89818850. Fax: (08) 89819245. Contact: Peter. Web:w w w . m o o n s h a d o wvillas.com E-Mail: info@moonshadowvi l las.com

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DARWIN. Beale's Bedfishand Breakfast. 2 Todd Cres,Malak, NT 0812. Phone:(08) 8945 0376. Fax: (08)8945 0379. Contact: Alan.E-Mail: [email protected]

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COOLUM BEACH CoolumBeach Getaway Resort. 3-7First Ave, Coolum Beach, Qld4573. Phone: (07) 54716759. Fax: (07) 54716222. Contact: Murray andCarmel Noyce. Web: www.getawayresort.com.au E-Mail: info@getawayresort. com.au

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RENOVATION

OMRANK PTY LTD. Po Box408, Ballan, Vic 3342.Phone: (03) 5368 2144.Fax: (03) 5368 2144.Contact: Olive Moulton.Web: www.omrank.com.auE-Mail: omrank.o.moulton@gma i l . com

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SUSTAINABILITY

GREEN HOME SUSTAIN-ABILITY Pty Ltd. 60 Ballan-Daylesford Rd, Ballan, Vic3342. Post: PO Box 408,Ballan, Vic 3342. Phone:0419 859 961. Fax: (03)5368 2144. Contact:Roger. Web: www.greenhomesusta inabi l i ty.com.auE-Mail: [email protected]

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BROADBEACH. Aruba Sands.11-17 Philip Ave,Broadbeach, Qld 4218.Phone: (07) 5538 8155.Fax: (07) 5538 8977.Contact: Barbara. Web:www.arubasands.com.au E-Mail: [email protected]

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BROADBEACH. BroadbeachPacific Resort. 2 Albert Ave,Broadbeach, Qld 4218.Pjone: (07) 5570 1311.Fax: (07) 5570 2021.Contact: Gail O'Sullivan.Web: www.pacificresort.com.au E-Mail: info@pacif icresort.com.au

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BIGGERA WATERS. PelicanCove. Cnr Back & BurrowsSts, Biggera Waters, Qld4216. Phone: (07) 55377001. Fax: (07) 55377438. Contact: SallyCameron. Web: www.pelicancove.com.au E-Mail: info@pel icancove.com.au

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VALLEY VILLAGE MEWS. 112Stud Rd, Dandenong, Vic3175. Phone: (03) 97933354. Fax: (03) 97937154. Contact: Cynthia.Web: www.valleyvillagemews.com.au E-Mail:v i l [email protected]

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VILLAGE LIFE

ACTUAL WELLNESS ANDBEAUTY. 9 Sidyl Ct, KeilorDowns, Vic 3038. Phone:1-300 663 022. Fax: (03)9364 6033. Contact:Dawn. E-Mail: [email protected]

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WELLNESS

CAKES

BAYSWATER CAKE KITCHEN.693 Mountain Hwy, Bays-water, Vic 3153. Phone:(03) 9729 6904. Fax: (03)9720 3700. Contact: JohnParsons. E-Mail: [email protected]

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FUNERALS

RADIO STATIONS

GOLDEN DAYS RADIO. POBox 287, Glenbhuntly, Vic3163. Phone: (03) 95721466. Fax: (03) 95721455. Contact: LarryJames. Web: www.3gdr.asn.au E-Mail: [email protected] u

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KINGSTON FUNERAL SER-VICES. Cnmr Argus st &Warrigal Rd, Cheltenham,Vic 3192. Phone: (03)9585 2822. Fax: (03)9585 2422. Contact: BobNewbould. Web: www.kingstonfunerals.com.au E-Mail: [email protected]

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LA CONTADINA RISTORANTE.168-710 Rathdowne St,Carlton, Vic 2053. Phone:(03) 9347 6173. Fax: (03)9347 6246. Contact: Gio-vanni. E-Mail: [email protected]

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RESTAURANTS

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FORSTER. Sails Apartments.7-9 Head St, Forster, NSW2428. Phone: (02) 65553700. Fax: (02) 65559346. Contact: Ian Tulloch.Web: www.sailsapartments.com E-Mail: [email protected]

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TRAVEL:NORFOLKISLAND

NORFOLK ISLAND. ParadiseHotel and Resort NorfolkIsland. Queen Elizabeth Ave,Norfolk Island, 2899.Phone: 0111 6723 22177. Fax: 0011 6723 22831. Contact: MarcMcQueen. Web: www.pa rad i seho te lno r fo l k . comE-Mail: [email protected] .

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NORFOLK ISLAND. Gover-nor's Lodge Resort Hotel. POBox 898, Norfolk Island2899. Phone: 0011 672324 300. Fax: 0011 6723300. Contact: Bruce Walker.Web: www.governorslodgeresort.com E-Mail: [email protected]

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NORFOLK ISLAND. ChannersOn Norfolk. PO Box 235,Norfolk Island, 2899.Phone: 011 6723 22532.Fax: 0011 6723 23329.Contact: Lindasy and AlisonFord. Web: www.cahnners.nfE-Mail: [email protected]

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BRIBIE ISLAND. SylvanBeach Resort. 21-23 SylvanBeach Esplanade, BribieIsland, Qld 4507. Post: POBox 609, Bribie Island, Qld4507. Phone: (07) 34088300. Fax: (07) 34086311. Contact: HilaryMockridge. Web: www.sylvanbeachresort.com.au E-Mail:[email protected]

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MOOLOOLABA. BluewaterPoint Resort. 13 Nicklin Way,Minyama, near Mooloolaba,Qld 4575. Phone: (07)5477 9900. Fax: (07)5477 9999. Contact: PeterEdge. Web: www.bluewaterpoint.com.au E-Mail:[email protected]

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MIAMI. Grande FloridaResort. 7 Redondo Ave,Miami, Qld 4220. Phone:(07) 5572 8111. Fax: (07)5572 8863. Contact:Maree Hancock. Web:www.grandefloridaresort.com.auE-Mail: [email protected]

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MOOLOOLABA. Seamark OnFirst. 29 First Ave,Mooloolaba, Qld 4557.Phone: (07) 5457 8600.Fax: (07) 5457 8699.Contact: Greg McKay. Web:www.seamarkresort.com.auE-Mail: [email protected]

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NOOSAVILLE. Coco BayResort. 287 Weyba Rd,Noosaville, Qld 4566.Phone: (07) 5449 0200.Fax: (07) 5449 0411.Contact: Frank. Web:www.cocobayresort.com.auE-Mail: [email protected]

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AIRLIE BEACH. Coral SeaEcoJet Safari Pty Ltd. PO Box575, Cannonvale, Qld4802. Phone: (07) 49482653. Fax: (07) 49482653. Contact: Teri andNick Talbot Price. Web:www.coralkseaecojetsafari.comE-Mail: teri@coralseaecojetsafar i .com

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MOOLOOLABA SPIT. 4managed resorts on The Spitat Mooloolaba, Qld. Premierlocation. Sunshine Coast -naturally refreshing. www.mooloolabaspit.com.au 4properties: 84 The Spit,Beachcomber On The Spit,Mirra Chana On The Spit,Spinnaker Quays.

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ELANORA. Bay Of PalmsResort. Coolgarde St,Elanora, Gold Coast, Qld4221. Phone: (07) 55983055. Fax: (07) 55983046. Contact: AnnMichelon. Web: www.bayofpalms.com.au E-Mail:r e s e r v a t i o n s @ b a y o fpalms.com.au

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ELANORA. Isle of PalmsResort. 2 Coolgarde St,Elanora, Qld 4221. Post: POBox 4233, Elanora, Qld4221. Phone: (07) 55981733. Fax: (07) 55981653. Contact: FrankWright. Web: www.isleofpalms.com.au E-Mail:[email protected]

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HERVEY BAY. AlexanderBeachfront Apartments.496 Esplanade, Hervey Bay,Qld 4655. Phone: (07)4125 6555. Fax: (07)4124 9100. Contact: BruceGemmell. Web:www.alexanderapartments.com.au E-Mail:[email protected]

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BAMAGA. Loyalty Beach. POBox 49, Bamaga, Qld3372. Phone: (07) 40693372. Fax: (07) 40693730. Contact: PatsyLennox. Web: www.loyaltybeach.com E-Mail: [email protected]

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ANTIQUES &COLLECTABLES

TRAVEL:QUEENSLAND

STRAHAN. Strahan HolidayPark. 8 Innes St, Strahan,Tas 7468. Phone: (03)6471 7442. Contact: Kim.Web: www.islandcabins.com.au E-Mail: [email protected]

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PORT ARTHUR. Port ArthurVillas. 52 Safety Cove Rd,Port Arthur, Tas 7182.Phone: (03) 6250 2239.Fax: (03) 6250 2589.Contact: Wally. Web:www.portarthurvil las.com.auE-Mail: [email protected]

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TASMANIA

BEECHWORTH. CountryCharm Cottages. 24Malakoff Rd, Beechworth,Vic 3747. Post: PO Box262, Beechworth, Vic3747. Phone: (03) 57282435. Contact: Owen. Web:www.countrycharmcottages.com.auE-Mail: [email protected]

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VICTORIA

BUSSLETON. Forte CapeviewApartments. 12 Little ColinSt, Busselton, WA 6290.Phone: (08) 9755 4388.Fax: (07) 9755 4044.Contact: Aidan Midgley.Web: www.capeviewapartments.com.au E-Mail:[email protected]

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TARZALI. Grandview CountryRetreat. 122L Hogan Rd,Tarzali, Qld 4885. Phone:(07) 4095 1266. Fax: (07)4095 1277. Contact:Louise and Chris Nvol. Web:www.grandviewcountry.com.auE-Mail: [email protected]

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PORT DOUGLAS. ThePavilions Boutique HolidayApartments. 35 MacrossanSt, Port Douglas, Qld 4877.Phone: (03) 4099 4888.Fax: (07) 4099 6025.Contact: Stephen. Web:www.thepavilions.com.au E-Mail: [email protected]

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YEPPOON. Bayview Tower.48 Adelaide St, Yeppoon,Qld 4703. Phone: (07)4939 4500. Fax: (07)4939 3915. Contact: Vicand Vicki. Web: www.bayviewtower.com.au E-Mail: [email protected]

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TRINITY BEACH. On TheBeach Holiday Apartments.49-51 Vasey Esplanade,Trinity Beach, Qld 4879.Phone: (07) 4057 7555.Fax: (07) 4057 7622.Contact: Melissa Speer.Web: www.onthebeach.com.au E-Mail: [email protected]

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SUNSHINE COAST Accomm-odation. Maroochydore/Cotton Tree. Great rates. 075443 7088. Web: www.theburlington.com.au E-Mail: [email protected]

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LAKES ENTRANCE. AllambiHoliday Apartments. 34Carpenter St, LakesEntrance, Vic 3909. Phone:(03) 5155 1199. Fax: (03)5155 1345. Contact: Roz.Web: www.allambi.com.auE-Mail: [email protected]

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WESTERNAUSTRALIA

CAMBERWLL ANTIQUECENTRE. 25-29 Cookson St,Camberwell, Vic 3124.Phone: (03) 9882 2028.Fax: (03) 9882 2028.Contact: Doug/Tania. E-Mail:[email protected]

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SURFERS PARADISE. ZenithOcean Front Apartments.20 The Esplanade, SurfersParadise, Qld 4217. Phone:(07) 5527 6045. Fax: (07)5527 6956. Contact:Shona Gapes. Web:www.zenithapartments.com.auE-Mail: [email protected]

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SOUTHPORT. Rays Resort.106-108 Marine Pde,Southport, Qld 4215.Phone: (07) 5526 4999.Fax: (07) 5526 4611.Contact: Trixie Sharwood.Web: www.raysresort.com.au E-Mail: use website

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SURFERS PARADISE. SurfersCentury Oceanside Apart-ments. 5 Enderley Ave,Surfers Paradise, Qld 4217.Phone: (07) 5570 2122.Fax: (07) 5570 2196.Contact: Marion Dennis.Web: www.surferscentury.com.au E-Mail: [email protected]

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NOOSAVILLE. Ivory PalmsResort. 73 Hilton Tce,Noosaville, Qld 4566.Phone: (07) 5473 1700.Contact: Tom and ColletteHynes. Web: www.ivorypalmsresort.com.au E-Mail:[email protected]

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PORT DOUGLAS. Le Cher DuMonde. 34 Macrossan St,Port Douglas, Qld 4871.Phone: (07) 4099 6400.Fax: 907) 4099 6411.Contact: Gordon Osborne.Web: www.lecherdumonde.com.au E-Mail: [email protected]

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PORT DOUGLAS. ReflectionsOf Port Douglas. 70Macrossan Sr, Port Douglas,Qld 4877. Phone: (07)4099 4555. Fax: (07)4099 4050. Contact: Carmel.Web: www.reflectionofpd.com.au E-Mail: [email protected]

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PEREGIAN BEACH. PacificBlue Apartments. 236 DavidLow Way, Peregian Beach,Qld 4573. Phone: (07)5448 3611. Fax: (07)5448 3622. Contact:Stephanie. Web:www.pacificblueapartments.com.au E-Mail: [email protected]

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FOR SALE

COBURG HILL ANTIQUES.103 Holmes St, EastBrunswick, Vic 3057.Phone: (03) 9383 5743,0408 540 110. Contact:Rod. Web: www.coburghillan t iques .com.au

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DESPERATELY SEEKING. 122Male St, Brighton North, Vic3186. Phone: (03) 95929735. Contact: Sue. E-Mail: [email protected] o m

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NAMBROK ANTIQUES. 1207Foster St, Sale, Vic 3850.Phone: (03) 5144 7411.Contact: Kevin Timms. Web:www.nambrokantiques.com.auE-Mail: kevinjtimms@\netspace.net .au

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POOL. 15’’ x 36”. Metalframe. Above ground. Toughside walls. Vacuum, Ladder.Filter. Pimp. Chlorine cover.Very good pool, great forcoming summer. New:$500. As new. $200. EastDoncaster. 0428 145 792.

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COUCH. 2 seater. Green andbone. Vertical stripped.Cinnmon background.$200. Maribyrnong. 93181 2 9 8 .

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SEWING MACHINE. Neverused. Husqvarna. Model1805. Instruction bookincluded. $80.Maribyrnong. 9318 1298.

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SEWING MACHINE. Singer.Model 502. Instruction bookincluded. $60. Maribyr-nong. 9318 1298.

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WARDROBE. 2 door. Length87cm. Width: 48cmHeight: 175cm. GC. $40Maribyrnong. 9318 1298

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TENT. High CountryWoodland extended sixperson tent. Two HighCountry beds. Two downunder sleeping bags. All usedonly once. Porta Pot gas, 2burner stove. VGC. $400ONO. Carrum. 9772 6369.

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BED POST. Fits undermattress. Suitable forelderly, disabled. Floor rug,6’ x 4’, pattern: burgundy,cream. EC. $10. Mordialloc.0409 053 781.

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MILLERS Antique PriceGuide. 1982. $90. Pottery.Melrose Blue. #220. Vases.2 x Lustre. $90. Stole. Satinlined Fur Stole. $900. EC.Balaclava. 9527 9491,4pm-6pm only.

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LP RECORDS. Hugecollection, early LP records.Also pre-vinyl 4 unususalturntables, early reel to reeltape recorder and extras. Willnot separate. $300.Subury. 9740 7365 after6 p m .

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COMPUTER. Modern, new.Paid $100. Never beenused. Will sell for $50. KeilorEast. 0422 201 369.

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MATTRESS. 7 years old. VGC.$80 ONO. E$ast Keilor.0422 201 369.

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STEREOGRAM. Technic. Withrecord player. Quartzsynthesiser AM/FM radioreceiver. Stereo doublecassette deck and computerdisc player with cabinet.Speakers. Nice pirece offurniture. Nw needl for recordplayer. $650. Bundoora.0431 607 648.

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FRAMED Hawthorn jumper,signed by David Parkin,Dermott Brereton, JasonDunstall. $250. Bundoora.0431 607 648.

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TABLE. Laminex. EC. Whitetop with gold specks. $40.Sunshine. 0409 166 695.

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MOBILITY SCOOTER. 4 wheelMonarch GL 440, as new.Paid $2900. Free extras. 4wheel walker. Toilet frameand walking frame. $1800ONO. Corio, Geelong. 0419508 744.

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BAR Gas Bottle, as new.$450 ONO. Bar Refrigerator.$65. LG TV with inbuilt VCR.$50 ONO. VGC. SurreyHiulls. 9836 4515.

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COMPUTER GAMES.Assorted. Hidden objects,mahjong, as new, in boxes.$5 ea. Kilsyth. 9761 9587.

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WASHING MACHINE. GC. 2years old. 5kg. $180 ONO.Carnegie. 9571 1961.

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BINOCULARS. 10 x 30.Perfect for Spring Carnival.As new. $200. Ormond.9578 2134.

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GOLF BUGGY. Collectorsitem. Coca Cola, red invyalwith white letters, liningpurple velvet. Needsattention. $280. Wantirna.9801 9516 after hours.

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TOYOTA CAMRY. 1995sedan. No RWC. Rego Feb2012. 232,000 kms. Slightdamage on driver’s side.Tinted windows. NQY-087.GC. $2000 ONO.Kingsbury. 0412 179 255.

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DINNER SET. 20-piece .Made by Alfred Meakin,England. Orange, yellow,floral with ivory background.GC. $50. Heidelberg. 94572 5 8 0 .

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CARAVAN. Pop Top. ViscountNewport. 16’6”. 2004.Hardly used. Low kms. Microradio 31B mains, water. TVport, CD playert, 4 burnerstove and griller. VGC.$20,000 ONO. Mordialloc.9587 5252.

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BABY PRAM. Stroller. Navycolour. Peg Perego brand.VGC. $25. Dingley. 0403256 123.

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TOOL BOX. White, metal. Twodoors on both sides, one dooron front. 9’W, 6:, 3’H. GC.Negotiable price. Bannock-burn. 0427 841 280.

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CARAVAN. AluminiumAnnexe. 21’. On siteSeaview Holiday Park,Cowes, Phillip Island. Fullyfurnished. Sleeps 7. Full sizefridge. 4 burner gas stove,oven. TV, DVD set top box.AC. BBQ. Park fee paidMarch. GC. $17,000.Cowes. 9807 8116.

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JUMPERS and cardigans.Scene stealing ladies andmen’s. Costs nothing to lookand try. Top price: $60. New.Hampton. 9598 8647.

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BED TRAY. Solid 4 castors,metal construction. Springloaded. VGC. $80. Oakeligh.9544 0208.

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LOUNGE. Leather, blue, 3seater. Two chairs, timberarm rest, good order. GC.$350. Wheelers Hill. 95602 5 4 3 .

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BUNK BEDS. Teak wood withladder. Foam mattresses.Clean. GC. $120 ONO.Ardweer. 9362 2496

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CRESSIDA 1982 AutoSedan. Brown. Mechanicaland body good. Reg Nov2011. All mechanbic historyavailable. Appropriate firstcar. Sell as is. No rust. EEX-655. GC. $2250. Fawkner.9359 6958.

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HOOVER. Duet. Deluxe.Upright Bacuum Cleanerincludes on-board tools.,book, spare bags. VGC. $50.Essendon. 9337 2250.

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HI-FI. Pair JR speakers. EC.$900. Geelong. 52438 4 1 2 .

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GELDING. 5 yr old. QHGelding. Ready for anydiscipline. Gorgeous auburnand snow white paint. Goodwith other horses, traffic, c/s/f very green exp rider andloving apporved home only.$4500. Belgrave. 0422420 118.

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Bushmans Rest Caravan ParkBushman's Rest Caravan Park is located in a beautiful, tranquil, shady setting on the foreshore of

Lake Cullulleraine, only 45 minutes west of Mildura.

Bushman's Rest is ideal for families and groups, with a large lawn area suitable for tents, vans andbuses. There are fully self contained cabins and houses available for hire.

It's a fabulous venue for group weekends as there is a large camp kitchen with bbq,fridge and sink as well as an historicalhall with new fully self contained kitchen for hire.

Pets are also welcome in the park but for health reasons, not in any park buildingsFire buckets can be hired from the office, so that chatting around a campfire can be enjoyed without any environmental

concerns.

The excellent large amenities block minimises queuing for showers and toilets.

Activities for the family or group are simple and safe, and include swimming, boating, fishing, kayaking, bike riding andyabbying. Bird watching is excellent as well as clear viewing at night for stargazing. Tennis courts and grassed ovals are

nearby and there is a 10km cycling-walking track around the lake.

Only 10 minutes away is the Werrimull Hotel where bistro meals are served; ten minutes in another direction is Lock 9 onthe Murray River; and the Millewa Pioneer Museum at Meringur makes a fascinating outing in the close vicinity, suitable

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For daily requirements there's a shop-garage just two min-utes away. The lawn frontage is ideal for large campinggroups such as school groups and recreation groups.

A great place for the retiree to take a rest in their travelsaround Australia. National Parks such as Murray-Sunsetare close by including Trust for Nature at Ned's Corner.

Interesting drives for 4WD enthusiasts.

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Mokutu (Mock-Koo-Too) is a tranquil retreat from the everyday nestled in the Norfolk countryside. Famousfor its retro A-Frame architecture and views of the ocean and pine valleys. The iconic self contained apartmentshave recently undergone a new makeover coupled with additional facilities including Restaurant/Cafe (SublimeLounge), Swimming Pool, Wifi, Catering Cabana, Yoga Deck, BBQs, Massage Room, and more. Mokutu houseseverything for the discerning traveller looking for a difference. We can also organise Diving, sea kayaking,Horse riding, Mountain Bikes, Paintball, and Trekking to name but a few adventurous options.

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Torb & Reiner: a passion for hats■ Under the banner of Torb & Reiner, master milliner Waltraud Reiner has made hats for 25 years. Torb & Reinerhas developed a reputation in Australia and overseas as an enterprise expressing a passion for hats. The firm hasbecome a resource for a vast and unique range of millinery supplies, for buyers onsite and online.

Earlier this year Torb & Reiner moved into a beautiful shop at 101 Poath Rd, Murrumbeena (walking distancefrom Chadstone Shopping Centre and right near Hughesdale train station). The shop, and its enthusiastic team,offer made-to-measure hats, sunhats, bridal wear, and a full spectrum of millinery supplies as well as plenty ofworkshops to encourage the budding milliner.


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Melbourne Observer - Wednesday, September 28, 2011 ADVERTISING FEATURE

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● Peter at Street Image

Repairer you can trustto do a good job

■ At Street Image Accident Repair Centre, the aim is to providequality service at a competitive price, says business owner Mary.

It is all part of a strategy to stay on top of the game, because, asMary explains, “if we don’t keep doing better, our competition will”.

It is no surprise then that Street Image has earned a reputation asa trusted provider of automotive repairs. For 25 years, it had dedi-cated its resources to the vehicle repair industry.

“It is this dedication that has enabled us to provide our clients witha level of professionalism unparalleled in the industry,” Mary said.

“We have an in-depth understanding of our clients’ requirementsand have developed our services and expertise to meet those needs.

“Regular training programs enable us to keep up with the chang-ing technology.”

At Street Image, Michael and Ross oversee production in theworkshop. Both are experienced in all aspects of accident repair workas well as running the office along with two other staff.

Mary said their positive personalities are much appreciated by thecustomers.

When it comes to repair, the work flow is efficient. As soon asauthorisation is received, the paint and panel technicians will initiatea fast, professional and effective mode to deliver work of the highestquality.

Street Image actively encourages safe working practices and con-ducts its activities in an environment that protects the health, safetyand welfare of its staff.

It operates a water recycling system, uses dustless sanding, andrecycles materials such as metal, thinners and cardboard.

Street Image is an associate member of the VACC and the Soci-ety of Automotive Engineers. It repairs all makes and models andis an associate repairer of all insurance companies.

Visit the centre and check out the quality work for yourself. Whilethere, get a taste of customer comfort at its beautifully refurbishedcustomer area featuring tea/coffee facilities, magazines and television.

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Too many foreigners on overseas holidays

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■ Some people just can’t seem tobreak with habit, even when taking aholiday.

A colleague overhead an Englishfellow at a camp-site in Switzerlandbemoaning to a captive at the barabout the camp’s lack of ‘proper’ food.

“It’s awful,” he growled. “Theydidn’t even understand when I orderedegg and chips for lunch – they servedme a boiled egg and some thin stripsof potato that when I asked, they saidwere called Pomme Fritz…”

He‘s not alone.Tourists from France expect the

world to speak French. Those fromthe south of the United State areamazed that the few others anywhereelse eat grits.

And Aussies – well don’t get usgoing on the lack of Vegemite in five-star resorts in ‘Vegas and the UnitedNations...

Thomas Cooks, arguably the mostfamous travel company in the world,has been receiving bizarre complaintsfrom tourists ever since 1871 whenMr Cook took 570 people by trainfrom Leicester in the Midlands ofEngland to a temperance rally 15kmaway.

The success of the ventureprompted Cook to start arranging othertrips for all sorts of people – not justfor those who had forsaken alcohol –including an amazing round-the-world tour in 1872 that took 222-daysand for which he charged 200 guin-

■ Clare Valley makers Tim Adamsand Pam Goldsack have launched aninteresting new label they call MrMick after Tim’s friend and mentor,the legendary Mick Knappstein.

And their idea is to emulate Mick’sphilosophy of making wines for ev-eryone to enjoy, with good flavour, re-gional and varietal definition, and af-fordable pricing (the Mr Mick rangeat $15 a bottle includes a Mr MickGela Blanc de Blanc NV named afterMick’s wife, a 2011 Riesling, 2011Rosé, 2009 Shiraz and 2009 CabernetShiraz, and a 2011 Late HarvestRiesling.)

The 2011 Rosé is also a reflectionof Mick Knappstein’s passion for thestyle, and how in the 1960s his nephewTim Knappstein, who’d just qualifiedfrom Roseworthy College, produceda first-ever Rosé for Leasingham un-der Mick’s stewardship, and whichwent on to considerable acclaim.

The 2011 Mr Mick Rosé has asubtle complexity to it, with fruity rasp-berry, strawberry, lychee and whitepeach flavours … a lovely drop as anaperitif or to share with most Asiancuisines.

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■ Dan Murphy’s has been ap-pointed exclusive Australian re-tailer for Northern Italy’s PioCesare that was founded in 1881,and was one of the first producersto believe in the potential of thePiedmont region for growingBarbera grapes.

Long considered a poorercousin in Piedmont, Barbera isnow the second-most plantedgrape in Italy, and is fighting a rear-guard action to prove itself asmore than just fruit for budget-wine making.

The 2008 Pio Cesare Barberad’Alba is one of these new qualityBarberas, with delightful ripe plumand blackberry flavours. Pay$29.99 at Dan Murphy’s and en-joy with its homeland foodfavourites of pizzas and pastas.

Pictured■ Bottling-up history – and a de-light with most Asian cuisines

■ Taste of Northern Italy: shareit with pizzas or pastas.

eas. Today the company manages thetravel plans of 19-million customersannually, and staff patiently deal withthose who don’t quite seem to under-stand how petty are some of theirtravel gripes.

Like the fellow who went back toEngland quite irate about the Medi-terranean tradition of siesta.

“It’s lazy of the local shopkeepersto close in the afternoons,” he wrote.

“I often needed to buy things dur-ing this time. It should be banned.”

Another wrote: “I think it shouldbe explained in the brochure that thelocal stores do not sell proper biscuitslike custard creams or ginger nuts,”while one grizzled: “We booked anexcursion to a water park, but no-onetold us we had to take swimming cos-tumes.”

And when a guest at a Novotel inAustralia complained his soup was toothick and strong, the waitress pointedout he was eating the main coursegravy.

Another: ”On my holiday to Goain India, I was disgusted to find thatalmost every restaurant served curry.I don’t like spicy food at all.”

And how about this bloke. “Thebeach was too sandy… it was not yel-low like the sand in the brochure, itwas quite white.”

And the beach proved a worry foranother family. “No-one told us therewould be fish in the sea. The childrenwere quite startled.”

Then there was the tourist at anAfrican game lodge who spotted anaroused elephant, and complained toCooks that the sight of this rampantbeast ruined his honeymoon by mak-ing him feel “inadequate.”

Maybe he would have got sympa-thy from a woman who bemoaned:“My holiday was totally ruined by top-less sunbathing. My husband spent allday looking at other women.”

Spain seems to cause the Brits themost angst. “We went on holiday toSpain and had a problem with the taxidrivers as they were all Spanish,” oneholidaymaker scribbled.

“And there are too many Spanishpeople,” wrote another. “The recep-tionist spoke Spanish. The food wasSpanish. There were too many for-eigners.”

And the couple who came homewith more than they left with: “Myfiancé and I booked a twin-beddedroom but were placed in a double-bedded room. We hold you respon-sible that I now find myself pregnant.This would not have happened if youhad put us in the room we booked.”

And two trainee hairdressersasked before leaving England if theywould have trouble staying at a par-ticular resort, because the brochurestated “No hairdressers at the resort,”while another lady wrote: “I com-pared the size of our one-bedroomapartment to our friends’ three-bed-room apartment, and ours was signifi-cantly smaller.”

Then there is travelling to and fromyour destination: “It took our Ameri-can friends only three hours to flyhome from Jamaica, but it took us ninehours to England because we are En-glish.”

And finally: “We bought ‘Ray-Ban’ sunglasses for $5 from a streettrader, only to find out later they werefake.”

Some mothers do ‘ave ‘em.

●●●●● Spain: “The Receptionist spoke Spanish, the food was Spanish, there were too many foreigners.”

Showbiz Special ‘Oliver’ Cast ReunionHer Majesty’s Theatre

●●●●● Larry Hall and Alby Ludlow were members of the 1961 cast of Oliver

●●●●● Graeme Payne, Anthony Ferguson and Russell Norton-Old ●●●●● Roger Barson, Michael North and Patrick Coyne

●●●●● Andrew Guild, Mary Allen and John Allen at the Oliver cast reunion ●●●●● Malcolm Shield with John Grundy at Her Majesty’s Theatre

●●●●● Shaun Gurton was one of the Oliver workhouse boys

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