Gents...for the record....the only chip I have is from the Irish blight that ruined the potatoes...[first fleet convict stock]
From my studies, I do acknowledge the sentiment of the Australian community in pre WW1 days.......but remember no internet
just letters 12 weeks old or radio broadcasts
So after Britain took 80% of our gold & mountains of bales of wool what else was left?
However I do agree Geoff....a plan set for HMAS Australia for $15 AUD appears to be a good buy
I would enjoy to see a build thread of a 1911 vintage
HMAS Australia progress
................ Derek