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Old 20-09-07, 00:42
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A tank in country NSW!
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Old 20-09-07, 00:46
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Its rear!
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Old 20-09-07, 01:17
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I wonder if there's anything inside it, or whether it's been gutted...? It would sure make a NICE runner!!

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Old 20-09-07, 04:21
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Is this the one in Singleton?

If not, there is one (or 2? i cant remember) in a park there. To represent the strong ties to the barracks just out of town.

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Old 20-09-07, 11:47
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Right hand front.last year 2006.
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Old 20-09-07, 11:53
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Right hand rear July 2006
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Old 20-09-07, 12:04
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Is this the one in Singleton?
This one?
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Old 20-09-07, 12:39
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Tried to put it in my pocket to take it home.
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Old 20-09-07, 12:40
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Some of it's history.
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Old 20-09-07, 13:08
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Tried to put it in my pocket to take it home.
I know.... kinda cute, ain't it? It would compliment the rest of your stable quite nicely, I would think... and just the thing for a quick run down to your local bottle shop!
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Old 21-09-07, 09:43
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The late Harold Thomas, has a complete and running one at the aircraft museum at Narrelan.

Damn glad I did not have to work on its engines.

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Old 18-11-07, 08:55
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What kinda tank is it. It sure looks cute don't it.
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Old 18-11-07, 09:17
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It's a Matilda II Colin.
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Old 18-11-07, 16:58
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I know.... kinda cute, ain't it? and just the thing for a quick run down to your local bottle shop!
A quick run in a Matty? You sure you aren't at the bottle shop already?
Must have been like an Armadillo in the jungle.
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Old 18-11-07, 17:11
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I know.... kinda cute, ain't it? and just the thing for a quick run down to your local bottle shop!
A quick run in a Matty? You sure you aren't at the bottle shop already?
Must have been like an Armadillo in the jungle.
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