Andrew Waugh
@mandrewwaugh.bsky.social
I know a bit about digital preservation and railway signalling
One day someone is going to have to explain to me the significance of central European 19th century dress soldiers to Christian theology.
Of course they might be a pagan symbol subsumed into the dominant Christian paradigm
Of course they might be a pagan symbol subsumed into the dominant Christian paradigm
November 12, 2025 at 8:11 AM
One day someone is going to have to explain to me the significance of central European 19th century dress soldiers to Christian theology.
Of course they might be a pagan symbol subsumed into the dominant Christian paradigm
Of course they might be a pagan symbol subsumed into the dominant Christian paradigm
God, I hate the new BOM web site. It never quite gives the information I want.
November 10, 2025 at 6:07 AM
God, I hate the new BOM web site. It never quite gives the information I want.
Gotta say I think this review says more about the reviewer that the show being reviewed.
www.theage.com.au/culture/tv-a...
www.theage.com.au/culture/tv-a...
November 10, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Gotta say I think this review says more about the reviewer that the show being reviewed.
www.theage.com.au/culture/tv-a...
www.theage.com.au/culture/tv-a...
Article pointing out the cost of paying to access Australian standards. And asking whether Australian specific standards are necessary. But then the kicker that shows the people making this argument know *nothing*...
LOL, when was the last time they tried to get a copy of an iso standard?
LOL, when was the last time they tried to get a copy of an iso standard?
November 9, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Article pointing out the cost of paying to access Australian standards. And asking whether Australian specific standards are necessary. But then the kicker that shows the people making this argument know *nothing*...
LOL, when was the last time they tried to get a copy of an iso standard?
LOL, when was the last time they tried to get a copy of an iso standard?
@dreadships.bsky.social possibly a bit colourful for the North Atlantic, but very effective.
(The Melbourne Cup is noted for its stylish fashions)
(The Melbourne Cup is noted for its stylish fashions)
November 7, 2025 at 6:01 AM
@dreadships.bsky.social possibly a bit colourful for the North Atlantic, but very effective.
(The Melbourne Cup is noted for its stylish fashions)
(The Melbourne Cup is noted for its stylish fashions)
'Come as you are' party
November 3, 2025 at 1:33 AM
'Come as you are' party
Only one more, I promise... Clearly the corner of Riley & Miles St. From my battered Gregories, I reckon this has been all cleared ('slum clearance') to build the St John Northcote Place.
Imagine having all the resources of the SLNSW at your finger tips and you could only come up with that caption.
Imagine having all the resources of the SLNSW at your finger tips and you could only come up with that caption.
November 2, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Only one more, I promise... Clearly the corner of Riley & Miles St. From my battered Gregories, I reckon this has been all cleared ('slum clearance') to build the St John Northcote Place.
Imagine having all the resources of the SLNSW at your finger tips and you could only come up with that caption.
Imagine having all the resources of the SLNSW at your finger tips and you could only come up with that caption.
Who cares about the hat? The model is nearly blocking the view of the Chandris Line ship. I'm fairly confident she's the SS Ellinis, formerly the Matson Line's Lurline, which ran Southampton - Sydney. Her passengers were mostly migrants.
November 2, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Who cares about the hat? The model is nearly blocking the view of the Chandris Line ship. I'm fairly confident she's the SS Ellinis, formerly the Matson Line's Lurline, which ran Southampton - Sydney. Her passengers were mostly migrants.
January 1967, indeed. Given the Daily Torygraph was a morning paper, I think I can be very confident that this was taken on Monday, 2 January 1967 (look at the screamer on display)
November 2, 2025 at 6:20 AM
January 1967, indeed. Given the Daily Torygraph was a morning paper, I think I can be very confident that this was taken on Monday, 2 January 1967 (look at the screamer on display)
Wodonga Coal Sidings. Someone should tell the State Library of NSW that it's NSW that has the narrower gauge.
The track worker is actually striding across the broad gauge - the NSW gauge track is to the left. The NSW line is a freight only branch line at this date.
The track worker is actually striding across the broad gauge - the NSW gauge track is to the left. The NSW line is a freight only branch line at this date.
November 2, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Wodonga Coal Sidings. Someone should tell the State Library of NSW that it's NSW that has the narrower gauge.
The track worker is actually striding across the broad gauge - the NSW gauge track is to the left. The NSW line is a freight only branch line at this date.
The track worker is actually striding across the broad gauge - the NSW gauge track is to the left. The NSW line is a freight only branch line at this date.
Seriously? Those blades are completely unprotected.
(And those struts look way to flimsy to take 1/4 of the lift under all conditions. Can it fly on three lifters when one fails?)
(And those struts look way to flimsy to take 1/4 of the lift under all conditions. Can it fly on three lifters when one fails?)
October 31, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Seriously? Those blades are completely unprotected.
(And those struts look way to flimsy to take 1/4 of the lift under all conditions. Can it fly on three lifters when one fails?)
(And those struts look way to flimsy to take 1/4 of the lift under all conditions. Can it fly on three lifters when one fails?)
Reported that the Steelie was stationary at Glen Huntly today…
October 31, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Reported that the Steelie was stationary at Glen Huntly today…
Clearly there's a vast ocean of difference between this Guardian reviewer and the @worldbollardassoc.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Clearly there's a vast ocean of difference between this Guardian reviewer and the @worldbollardassoc.bsky.social
So the Metro will be brought into use on 3 Nov. But not for passenger traffic - empty cars etc. So when will future historians consider the Metro open?
October 29, 2025 at 7:10 AM
So the Metro will be brought into use on 3 Nov. But not for passenger traffic - empty cars etc. So when will future historians consider the Metro open?
LOL there were fewer vehicles on the new Wurundjeri Way extension this morning than on our local orange road (*)
(*) Melways reference to a not quite minor road, but certainly not major
It'll pick up with the tunnel, of course, but still...
(*) Melways reference to a not quite minor road, but certainly not major
It'll pick up with the tunnel, of course, but still...
October 28, 2025 at 10:49 PM
LOL there were fewer vehicles on the new Wurundjeri Way extension this morning than on our local orange road (*)
(*) Melways reference to a not quite minor road, but certainly not major
It'll pick up with the tunnel, of course, but still...
(*) Melways reference to a not quite minor road, but certainly not major
It'll pick up with the tunnel, of course, but still...
Media reporting lots of SES calls in Werribee thru Wyndham yesterday.
The Emergency Services map is interesting and shows a clear track.
Was it a small tornado formed out of a thunderstorm cell?
The Emergency Services map is interesting and shows a clear track.
Was it a small tornado formed out of a thunderstorm cell?
October 27, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Media reporting lots of SES calls in Werribee thru Wyndham yesterday.
The Emergency Services map is interesting and shows a clear track.
Was it a small tornado formed out of a thunderstorm cell?
The Emergency Services map is interesting and shows a clear track.
Was it a small tornado formed out of a thunderstorm cell?
RFKJr urges Americans to buy lots from the US livestock industry. It delivers healthy something or other for somebody.
October 26, 2025 at 7:16 AM
RFKJr urges Americans to buy lots from the US livestock industry. It delivers healthy something or other for somebody.
Barnaby Joyce. Completing his penultimate steps on his journey from a rooster to a feather duster.
October 18, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Barnaby Joyce. Completing his penultimate steps on his journey from a rooster to a feather duster.
The formal NTSB report into the Titan subsmersible has dropped
www.ntsb.gov/investigatio...
The much longer US Coast Guard report was released months ago
www.dco.uscg.mil/Portals/9/DC...
www.ntsb.gov/investigatio...
The much longer US Coast Guard report was released months ago
www.dco.uscg.mil/Portals/9/DC...
www.ntsb.gov
October 16, 2025 at 3:08 AM
The formal NTSB report into the Titan subsmersible has dropped
www.ntsb.gov/investigatio...
The much longer US Coast Guard report was released months ago
www.dco.uscg.mil/Portals/9/DC...
www.ntsb.gov/investigatio...
The much longer US Coast Guard report was released months ago
www.dco.uscg.mil/Portals/9/DC...
An interesting back formation.
As far as we can tell PCR was 'Public Carriage Road', which came from UK legislation authorising enclosure of common land (i.e. a road usable by carriages that could be traversed by the general public). The use in subdividing Crown land is obvious.
As far as we can tell PCR was 'Public Carriage Road', which came from UK legislation authorising enclosure of common land (i.e. a road usable by carriages that could be traversed by the general public). The use in subdividing Crown land is obvious.
October 16, 2025 at 3:01 AM
An interesting back formation.
As far as we can tell PCR was 'Public Carriage Road', which came from UK legislation authorising enclosure of common land (i.e. a road usable by carriages that could be traversed by the general public). The use in subdividing Crown land is obvious.
As far as we can tell PCR was 'Public Carriage Road', which came from UK legislation authorising enclosure of common land (i.e. a road usable by carriages that could be traversed by the general public). The use in subdividing Crown land is obvious.
Reposted by Andrew Waugh
October 14, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Seniors week in Victoria, and this weekend Seniors can catch any public transport for free. It's especially great value if you love trying bus replacements.
All of the Burnley group is out. And important bits of the East Pakenham line. And Sunshine - Ballarat.
All of the Burnley group is out. And important bits of the East Pakenham line. And Sunshine - Ballarat.
October 11, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Seniors week in Victoria, and this weekend Seniors can catch any public transport for free. It's especially great value if you love trying bus replacements.
All of the Burnley group is out. And important bits of the East Pakenham line. And Sunshine - Ballarat.
All of the Burnley group is out. And important bits of the East Pakenham line. And Sunshine - Ballarat.
The Cheltenham train left first, nearly empty, because all the Dandenong line passengers were in the Frankston train. Presumably they were following the instructions "Catch any Frankston line train".
Perhaps Metro should have been a bit clearer?
Perhaps Metro should have been a bit clearer?
October 11, 2025 at 11:05 AM
The Cheltenham train left first, nearly empty, because all the Dandenong line passengers were in the Frankston train. Presumably they were following the instructions "Catch any Frankston line train".
Perhaps Metro should have been a bit clearer?
Perhaps Metro should have been a bit clearer?
In an era when shitty news articles rule, this is a delight to read (particularly if you are Australian).
I loved the last paragraph...
www.theage.com.au/culture/tv-a...
I loved the last paragraph...
www.theage.com.au/culture/tv-a...
She created an Australian icon. Then Bluey brought it to the world
You won’t know her name, but Agnes Lee is probably responsible for some of the best and worst moments in your family’s life.
www.theage.com.au
October 10, 2025 at 1:08 AM
In an era when shitty news articles rule, this is a delight to read (particularly if you are Australian).
I loved the last paragraph...
www.theage.com.au/culture/tv-a...
I loved the last paragraph...
www.theage.com.au/culture/tv-a...