Darwin

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February 8th 2007

Published: February 8th 2007

Well after 5 years away I returned to Darwin for the first time in almost 5 years. It was great to be back. Whilst there were a few new buildings, nothing really had changed. I spent 20 years of my life here. We moved here from Christchurch after Cyclone Tracey destroyed the town on Christmas Day, 1974. There was plenty of work in Darwin at the time, as there is when a whole city has been destro... Read Full Entry

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Esplanade 2

Esplanade 3

Gardens Oval

The spiritual home of NT footy

NTU

The place where my university (NTU) used to be. Before that it was the old Darwin hospital.

Self Government

Granted to the NT in 1978, if you are interested. What's that you say, you're not?

Jellyfish

Darwin is very hot and surrounded by water - which is a pity you can\'t swim in it! If the crocs or sharks don't get you, the jellyfish certainly will!

Nightcliff Jetty

Nightcliff Tigers

My first footy club and the club I love the most. We haven't won a flag for 30 years but we will!

A good spot when the sun sets and it is a bit cooler.

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