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Diving at the Yongala Shipwreck

Posted on Tuesday, March 31, 2009 by Peter

One of the reasons I wanted to do an advanced diving course at Magnetic Island was that it includes a day-trip to the site of the wreck of the SS Yongala, supposedly one of the best dive sites in the … Continue reading →

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The Forts Walk

Posted on Monday, March 23, 2009 by Peter

During the Second World War, Townsville was an important base for supply ships and troops. In order to defend it from the Japanese fleet, two huge gun emplacements were created on Magnetic Island along with the command and signals buildings … Continue reading →

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Leaving Sydney

Posted on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 by Peter

I’ve been in Sydney since returning from New Zealand. To be honest, apart from catching up with some of the people I met in New Zealand, I haven’t been doing very much and it feels like I’m just killing time … Continue reading →

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Goodbye, Geelong!

Posted on Tuesday, January 6, 2009 by Peter

After almost 3-months, I’m leaving Geelong this afternoon and flying back up to Sydney. I’m not entirely sure what I’ll do once I get there yet, but getting a job is pretty low on the list of priorities at the … Continue reading →

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Townsville & Magnetic Island

Posted on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 by Peter

After Mission Beach, my next stop was to be Magnetic Island where I would catch-up with the guys for a couple of nights, then stay behind to complete the SSI Open-Water Diving course. It was a very simple plan, but … Continue reading →

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