On the way to the party

Clover Moore demands Christmas cheer

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December 5th 2005
Christmas has sprung into action in Sydney. Last year Clover Moore was deemed the Xmas Grinch by that quality newspaper the Daily Telegraph. In an effort to combat any suggestions that she gives coal to children for Christmas presents, this year she has pulled out all stops. Everywhere you look some part of Sydney has been decked out in gaudy xmas decorations. My particular favourites are the ... read more

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Aboriginal settlers arrived on the continent from Southeast Asia about 40,000 years before the first Europeans began exploration in the 17th century. No formal territorial claims were made until 1770, when Capt. James COOK took possession in the name... ... read more