Here in Northern Tasmania we also have Pothole problems. Last year I well and truly upset the council surveyor whilst surveying a stretch of road that had quite a number of major repairs in the past couple of years. We had an in depth conversation on road surface repairs then he asked me if and what...

We live in remote Tasmania and lucky to receive an excellent Fixed Wireless Signal . We also have an Orbi Mesh system which ensures a strong signal throughout the property. The majority of those that cannot received Fixed Wireless use STARLINK, the only complaint registered against it is the expense...

So very sad to learn of Big Daves passing. For years it was my Sunday ritual to search for his Review whether being in the jungles of Indonesia, the snow capped mountains of the Andes or war-torn countries of the Middle East and then spread all the news to fellow Brits who missed links from the home...

Tony, wishing you a speedy recovery. Wish to thank you for all your efforts over the years of keeping The Exile Clarets in touch with happenings at The Turf.Best regards from Tasmania !

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Born and bred on Stoops Estate, travelled the World converting football fans to become supporters of The Clarets , whilst earning a quid and surviving
civil wars, international wars, coup de etats' etc!
Now resident on the island of Tasmania, Australia.

Tony ,the only more ferocious shots I have ever seen have been from guns and cannons in Iraq and Afghanistan !

RIP Albert. I always recall a goal you scored against Arsenal in the early 50's. If memory serves me correct it was a wet and muddy day on the Turf, we were attacking the Bee Hole end, it was Jack Kelsey in goal, Albert received a pass well outside the penalty area and immediately let fly, bang on t...

Tony, Thank you for the great article and the mention of the Keirby Hotel. Hard to believe that 60 years I transferred from Holden's Cafe in the old market hall to the Keirby Hotel where the the French chef, Jacques MOLINARI gave the apprentices an excellent grounding in fine cuisine and the strengt...

Where I lived there were 5 Butchers shops within 100 yds. 4 on St. Matthew St. alone on just three terraced blocks with Lords Butchers at the bottom on the junction of Harold Ave. and Coal Clough Lane. Although young I clearly remember that each had it's own reputation for quality, price, tough mea...

Tweedy"s introduced to the World the first Hi - Speed mixer which revoluntionised bread production ! My old classmate John TURKINGTON got his start there , travelled the World installing and maintaining the units . Must have been lucrative as he became a Burnley FC director plus owner of Turkington ...

Never owt wrong with Stoops ! Was born and bred there. Fantastic people throughout the estate who cared for the community It was a perfect springboard for my global professional endeavours! UTC