22 April VOL 08 Issue 16

The Australian Spirit

Welcome to the 22 April @boutSeniors enewsletter.

In true Australian fashion, Kaye and David are off exploring a far flung corner of the globe - Peru, and we look forward to hearing all about their travels on their return.

Our inspiration this week can only be taken from the ANZACs and the amazing spirit they showed, far from home, fighting for their countries. 25 April is ANZAC Day and all over Australia we celebrate the courage and spirit of a nation, whether attending a Dawn Service or making a batch of David's ANZAC biscuits. Some take the Australian spirit even further, with runners from Melbourne Fire Brigade participating in the Great ANZAC Run and others giving up their time to help refugees settle in our wonderful country. As we remember the ANZACs, surely it's time to stop fighting each other and work together for a better world, Geoff certainly thinks so, read his blog.

The issue of Australia as a republic featured heavily in Kevin Rudd's 2020 Summit at the weekend. What do you think - should Australia sever ties with the Monarchy? Enter our poll for the chance to win a copy of Ballykissangel on DVD. Find out more about the other ideas tabled at the summit. Give all Australians a fair go and get your point across with Australia Fair.

Thank you once again to all our visitors and subscribers who continue to share our site with friends. We have copies of our war-themed review books, Clara's War and My Father's Country, as well as copies on DVD of Housewife 49, the inspirational tale of an ordinary housewife, living in extraordinary times. Simply recommend @boutSeniors to a friend to enter the draw.

If you want to find out what Australians get up to when traveling, read Susie's news from The Big Apple, or check out the great offer from Adina and enjoy Australian art in Berlin. For those of you put off visiting Tibet due to the recent political unrest, India offers a calming alternative. Now's the time to plan for ANZAC Day 2009 and experience the Dawn Service at Galliopoli with APT's ANZAC Cruise. Or if you are looking for something sooner, take your better half for half at Club Med, Lindeman.

Keep the Australian spirit alive,
Debbie and Drew

Competitions

Small town priest
To win one of four copies of Ballykissangel Series 4 on DVD, answer this week's poll question, should Australia become a Republic?

Refer and win
Send to a friend for the chance to win a copy of one of our reviewed books or DVD - one entry per referral

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Taking care of the pennies

Fair go
All most people ask for in life is a fair go. Stand up and be counted and help make Australia Fair for all.

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For a good cause

See how they run
Back in February, we told you about the firemen of the M.F.B. who were off to participate in the Great ANZAC Run. Follow their progress.

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Getting out there

Big shoes to fill
Regardless of your views on war, there are those who fought and died for their country, so we can live the free life we do now and they should be remembered.

Cultural diversity
Australia welcomes 14,000 refugees of war, famine and political unrest each year. Your skills and friendship can help make life better for them.

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Travel express

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Tibetan prayers
For those wary of travelling to Tibet in the current political climate, India offers a welcome alternative to find your nirvana.

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Hello from Broadway
Susie, an @boutSeniors' subscriber, keeps us up to date on what an Australian gets up to in New York!

Half price art
Visit Berlin's hip Mitte district and enjoy the Australian art on offer at the Adina Apartment Hotel, saving over 50%.

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Travel deals

ANZAC cruise
Take in the emotion and history of the war memorials at Gallipoli in 2009, with APT's ANZAC Day tour-cruise and save $$$.

Club Med at half price
Enjoy the tranquil Whitsundays, staying at Club Med Lindeman and your better half only pays half!

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Bookshelf online

Holocaust horror
Clara Kramer is 81 years old and every week gives a talk on her experiences during the holocaust. More than 60 years after the ordeal of Nazi Germany, she relives the horror every day.

In search of answers
Being German in the last century carries a stigma that's hard to escape but should a nation be held responsible for the ego of one man?

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DVD junction

Home front battle
As British troops were battling it out in the trenches, housewives all over the country were fighting their own private war.

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Comfort Food

David's ANZAC biscuits
The ANZAC spirit is alive and well in the @boutSeniors office when David brings in another batch of his yummy ANZAC biscuits.

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