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  3. Posted · Edited by Garrett

    13 hours ago, ozjohn said:

    In many Australian country towns the original business name is still on the building. I do not know if the Rockhampton (Rockie) building still exists but it would be interesting to find out. I doubt if the Brisbane building still exists as there has been much redevelopment over time. This may help. According to tis link the business still exists.

    https://collections.museumvictoria.com.au/articles/2474

    Yes they do (*edit* at least they've been in the current position for a long-long time.   Early buildings were sometime relocated, even if just slightly.  There are some Rocky historical groups on FaceBook that would be worth joinging if you're keen).

    In the below video the Criterion (the 'Cri) is the white building in the middle of the frame at 1:33.

    Stewarts is the building behind the post office (with the clock tower) at 2:15 and you can see the name on the building at various times.

     

    cheers

     

     

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  8. Posted · Edited by Garrett

    Welcome VillaRose !

    I do enjoy florins and halfcrowns too. 

    I was born in 1969, Australia had already given up the pennies and the pounds in 1966.   However there will still a few around and still acceptable in corner stores and not long 'till I was hooked.

    Hope you enjoy hanging around here, we're all completely normal.

    cheers Garrett. 

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    Good luck Cathrine !

    I've just had a look and some fantastic coins there !

    Pity about not having someone interested enough to pass the coins on to, but that is probably the norm for serious collectors. Will certainly be the case with me as well (will hurt a little to sell while I still am capable to appreciating them).

    I am certain the next custodians of the coins will adore them as much as you have.

    Take care

    cheers Garrett.

     

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    Yes Happy New Year everyone !

    2018 might be the year I finally get a camera as I suspect taking photo's of coins is an interesting hobby in itself !

    My work is bringing in (through enterprise bargaining) a policy where you can cash out your annual and long service leave so I will force myself to spend some of that on a camera set up.

    Get ready for some shocking pics of coins ha haha.

    Cheers Garrett

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    Yes David, Peter's words ring true.  I don't know anyone here personally but a better bunch of people I feel would be hard to find,  Do pop in and chat with us and share what is going on.  It was nice for me to read that your Ann-Marie was cared for well, and obviously surrounded by her loved ones as she departed on her final journey..

    Take care - Garrett.

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