John Orr of Wahroonga thinks that the idea of AUKUS biscuits is great, but points out that it may take six or more years for them to be ready. Judith Rostron of Killarney Heights suggests adding ground submarines to the mix and baking for a long time, similar to Anzac biscuits. Jim Pollitt of Wahroonga proposes including Vegemite, Marmite, Nutella, and miso in the recipe for the biscuits.
The confusion between Kokoda Track and Kokoda Trail continues as new information surfaces. Robin James of Pymble reports that the word was officially changed to Kokoda “Trail” in 1957 by the Battles Nomenclature Committee. Vic Prociv of Rosehill notes that there were no Aussies on the track, only “Allied soldiers.” Tom Wilmot of Hunters Hill questions the change in the Oath from “we shall remember them” to “we will remember them.”
Jeff Evans of Cambewarra recalls a time when a middy was 11 pence in 1965, and young sailors would leave the penny change for the barmaid to avoid looking cheap. The staff was unhappy when the price went up to a shilling. Ralph Sadler of Lane Cove remembers Decimal Currency Day in 1966 when $1 bought a shout of six schooners of beer at the St George Rugby Club.
Manbir Singh Kohli of Pemulwuy recommends the ISS Live Now app for a unique view of the International Space Station. The app shows live feeds from inside and outside the ISS, spacewalks, and allows users to see the earth from the station’s perspective. George Manojlovic of Mangerton shares that the moonshine he had, known as African Lion, is a strong drink that puts hairs on the chest.
Warwick Sherman of Huntleys Point jokes about recycling unwanted velodromes in response to a mention of Houston’s Ryde Heights cycling studios. He suggests recycling the velodromes for other purposes. These quirky and nostalgic anecdotes provide a glimpse into the diverse interests and musings of readers who enjoy sharing their thoughts in the Column 8 section of the newspaper.
