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06-05-2016, 08:49 AM
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A Town Like Alice

Alice Springs is situated on the mighty Todd River in the dry heart of Australia

The Rev John Flynn was the founder of the Flying Doctor Service


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06-05-2016, 09:05 AM
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Re: A Town Like Alice

looks a very dry place Bruce.
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06-05-2016, 01:39 PM
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Re: A Town Like Alice

So that is Alice Springs That name crops up such a lot in books etc .... now I can associate with it!

Thanks Bruce!
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06-05-2016, 11:39 PM
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Re: A Town Like Alice

Originally Posted by Eliza ->
looks a very dry place Bruce.
Funny thing is it is raining today and tomorrow. I am staying an extra day because of it in case the highway south is cut. Perhaps the Todd will flow?
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06-05-2016, 11:57 PM
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Re: A Town Like Alice

Originally Posted by Bruce ->
Funny thing is it is raining today and tomorrow. I am staying an extra day because of it in case the highway south is cut. Perhaps the Todd will flow?
Want a photo if it does.
 

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