Mucking around in boats on the Hunter River, Raymond Terrace.  A training exercise and State Emergency Service. An ever so chilly breeze was blowing over the river.
When did we get independence from England?  At Federation in 1900-1?  Can't say where we stand. I'd just as soon be a republic. With a leader that is appointed not elected.  This does not mean that the Queen is not appreciated or highly regarded but that we have moved on as a nation. Viva the republick.