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Port Kembla Harbour

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taken 24/12/2006

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Was there in 65, lay portside to, bow in, inside a breakwater/wharf. Went up a hill and into a bar on the right side, searching vainly for the others who had gone ahead of me. The jukebox played "Oh you New York girls, can't you dance the polka" when I entered, which I thought was indicative of a rather backwater little town. But they probably had other tunes in the box, I remained till I got drunk, and enjoyed the downhill trip back onboard. We left in the morning. Can't say I recognize anything in the picture. Regards, Stein
 

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Hi Stein, sounds like you were at the #3 outer harbour and the pic is of the inner harbour , the pubs are still there probley playing the same old song.
Regards Paul.(Thumb)
 

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Hi Paul. Good to hear that, I usually remember well from long ago. Regards, Stein.
 

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Paul, is that the "Iron Monarch" third from the left? Wow, what a stayer - a testament to Whyalla!

What's that strange plant on the right where the "Lysaght Endeavour" used to tie up? No dogs in Dapto when she was in port!

When did they start cutting the grass?

John T.
 

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Hi John ,yes that is the Iron Monarch and I belive she has a life until 2011 ??the plant you aked about is the Wheat terminal and the old ANL terminal is out of shot just a little more to the right of screen ,(Thumb) I will see if I have a photo for you .nothing wrong with your memeries lads . Regards Paul.
 

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