I can feel a trivia night coming on.

[V8Ian]

Who in SEQ is up for it, if/when we ever get out of lockdown.
Open to venue suggestions. We try to make it central for the majority of the attendees.
Previous venues have ranged from the border to the Sunny Coast (for a very special couple) and west to Samford.
Register your interest and suggested venue.

[Saitch]

and suggested venue.

Somewhere on the banks of the Flinders.

p.s. As to 'West', you forgot Goomeri[bighmmm]

[V8Ian]

Somewhere on the banks of the Flinders.

p.s. As to 'West', you forgot Goomeri[bighmmm]
Ah yes, the first one. Maybe best forgotten. [bigwhistle]

[incisor]

Interested

[Konradical]

Alice Springs is pretty central..

[V8Ian]

Alice Springs is pretty central..
And tempting but I fear it may be just you and me, Kon. At least you could be assured of being the champion. [biggrin]

[rick130]

Alice Springs is pretty central..
And tempting but I fear it may be just you and me, Kon. At least you could be assured of being the champion. [biggrin]And me!

I was booking a flight there for last week when it was first reported a limo driver had tested positive. [emoji53]

[V8Ian]

And me!

I was booking a flight there for last week when it was first reported a limo driver had tested positive. [emoji53]
You're still assured of being the champ, Kon. [tonguewink]

[DiscoMick]

Doesn't the NT require people from SEQ to quarantine?

[pop058]

My bride says we are interested. [thumbsupbig]

[Saitch]

Doesn't the NT require people from SEQ to quarantine?

Is that : Question #1?

What a good idea! An online trivia night. No 'Googling', now.

[bob10]

How about ZOOM ?

[Pedro_The_Swift]

How about Cooyar Pub?

After, um, Sunday.... maybe..[bighmmm]

[Saitch]

I was going to suggest a 'Covid' based theme, but realised that there are no correct answers, yet!

[V8Ian]

How about Cooyar Pub?

After, um, Sunday.... maybe..[bighmmm]
That's a good suggestion Pedro, we could camp there. Eat, drink and answer risk free. :twobeers:

[Saitch]

Creek or showgrounds? I do realise that some folk on this forum are not as adventurous as others .

The creek is a short walk to the rubbity.

Depends how crowded, too. My informants are still reporting a gazzillion caravans ,en route to nowhere in particular, with decent camp spots, chockers. Includes out-of-the-way, free camps, too.

[incisor]

Creek or showgrounds? I do realise that some folk on this forum are not as adventurous as others .

The creek is a short walk to the rubbity.

Depends how crowded, too. My informants are still reporting a gazzillion caravans ,en route to nowhere in particular, with decent camp spots, chockers. Includes out-of-the-way, free camps, too.

they are camping in / on forest roads and tracks all over the place

went up to tuan forest for a job a couple of weeks ago and saw quite a few tucked away on side roads and tracks...

[V8Ian]

Creek or showgrounds? I do realise that some folk on this forum are not as adventurous as others .

The creek is a short walk to the rubbity.

Depends how crowded, too. My informants are still reporting a gazzillion caravans ,en route to nowhere in particular, with decent camp spots, chockers. Includes out-of-the-way, free camps, too.
Camping is available behind the pub, for customers.

[Saitch]

Camping is available behind the pub, for customers.

Planning a big night, Ian?[biggrin]

[V8Ian]

Planning a big night, Ian?[biggrin]
Might be the only opportunity. [bigsad]

[Konradical]

And tempting but I fear it may be just you and me, Kon. At least you could be assured of being the champion. [biggrin]


Doubt that I will be the champion..

Would be warmer than here and I would be happy to get back to the NT!

Also there are plenty of camping spots in the Davenport ranges.

[Saitch]

Also there are plenty of camping spots in the Davenport ranges.

Too right. I camped at the old, Hatches Creek mine for a two day , scratch around and then spent a couple of days at the Old Policeman's waterhole. Nice spot, that.

[pop058]

How about Cooyar Pub?

After, um, Sunday.... maybe..[bighmmm]


That's a good suggestion Pedro, we could camp there. Eat, drink and answer risk free. :twobeers:

Great Coffee joint in Cooyar as well [thumbsupbig][biggrin]

[V8Ian]

Date? Before we go into another lockdown. Rick, are you allowed in? Do we need to "arrange" a refrigeration crisis at the pub? [bigwhistle]

[pop058]

October ( sometime) in Cooyar. Camp behind the pub, drink beer, wine and coffee while answering silly questions.

Just a suggestion [biggrin]

[V8Ian]

October ( sometime) in Cooyar. Camp behind the pub, drink beer, wine and coffee while answer silly questions.

Just a suggestion [biggrin]
Works for me. IIRC there's no www there, so little opportunity to cheat. [bigrolf]

[ChookD2]

Pencil me in for ...... whenever it is. [smilebigeye]

[Saitch]

October ( sometime) in Cooyar. Camp behind the pub, drink beer, wine and coffee while answering silly questions.

Just a suggestion [biggrin]

Thanks for the offer, Pop. It's about time someone else constructed the questions. It will give Ian and I the chance to have a go at answering.[wink11]

[V8Ian]

I don't know nuffin'. :no2:
04/10/21?

[Saitch]

I will have to give this one a miss, as I will be away from the 21/08 - 10/09.

[V8Ian]

The suggested date was only to initiate negotiations.
11/10, 18/10, 25/10 or 32/10? [bigwhistle]

[Saitch]

I don't know nuffin'. :no2:
04/10/21?

:oops2: Sorry, Boss. I should be OK for that date. 172794

[V8Ian]

Anyone else?

[incisor]

sounds goodly....

[pop058]

Thanks for the offer, Pop. It's about time someone else constructed the questions. It will give Ian and I the chance to have a go at answering.[wink11]

No problem. Can you give me some idea on quantities of questions, some categories, etc. [thumbsupbig]

[V8Ian]

I've got my set of questions prepared.

[Saitch]

I'm in the process! Three categories.
Geography, History and General knowledge of Queensland.

Fourth category to be decided.
Ian, five questions per cat., I assume?

[V8Ian]

I'm in the process! Three categories.
Geography, History and General knowledge of Queensland.

Fourth category to be decided.
Ian, five questions per cat., I assume?
Whatever, Steve it's only a bit of fun. I've got five questions per category.

[V8Ian]

Have you started yet Paul, or are you deligating the task? [biggrin]

[pop058]

Have you started yet Paul, or are you deligating the task? [biggrin]

Bride and I are working on a couple of categories

[V8Ian]

Bride and I are working on a couple of categories
So you've deligated.[bigrolf]

[V8Ian]

OK folks, lock in 02/10/21, a Saturday night at Cooyar, covid permitting.
It should be a tad warmer than last time we camped there.

[V8Ian]

Good news and bad news.
Bad, the hotel accommodation is booked out. Good, we can have exclusive use of the dining room.
Camping at the back of the pub is on a first in, best dressed basis, for a five dollar donation to the Progress Association.
There is a sixtieth birthday party on the same night, so I suggest we arrive early to stake our spot and organise a gentle day trip to occupy part of the Saturday.
A barbecue dinner will be available on Saturday evening and a barbecue breakfast, for those interested, on the Sunday morning.
Please indicate your interest, for catering purposes.

[pop058]

Dinner and breakfast for Nan & I please.

[V8Ian]

I look forward to catching up with you both, again.

[incisor]

will be dinner for sure

depends on whether i get the fender going whether we are there for brekky..

[V8Ian]

What have you done to it? Has it rusted to the ground, from lack of use? [bigsad]

[incisor]

What have you done to it? Has it rusted to the ground, from lack of use? [bigsad]

keeps blowing exhaust manifold gaskets

drove it into the back yard earler and i will start on it tomorrow given the chance

[incisor]

Might stay at the Showgrounds if I get it going

Plenty of facilities there…

[V8Ian]

A teaser, no Googling, after all you'd only be cheating yourself.

1: What is the highest milage, non-commercial motor vehicle?
2: By what name is Priscilla White better known?
3: Where is the primary, official resistance of the Australian Prime Minister and what is its name?
4: The 1968 Olympics were held where?
5: Considering Australia a continent, which is the second largest island in the world?

Answers tomorrow evening.

[ChookD2]

I'm out, working. [bigsad]

[V8Ian]

A teaser, no Googling, after all you'd only be cheating yourself.

1: What is the highest milage, non-commercial motor vehicle?
Volvo P1800, it did over 3,000,000 miles on the original engine, albeit with two rebuilds.
2: By what name is Priscilla White better known?
Cilla Black.
3: Where is the primary, official resistance of the Australian Prime Minister and what is its name?
Canberra, The Lodge.
4: The 1968 Olympics were held where?
Mexico.
5: Considering Australia a continent, which is the second largest island in the world?
New Guinea.

Answers tomorrow evening.
How did you go?

[Saitch]

:thumbsup: :twobeers:

Funny that I remembered the 'Iced Vovo' question. It has always stuck in my mind, after reading about it, years ago. May have been in an old RACQ chronicle?

[V8Ian]

There have been a number of articles on it, Steve. It was always well maintained, but by no means Grampa's axe. It is still driven regularly.

Irv Gordon, Guinness World Record Holder Who Put 3.2 Million Miles on His Volvo P1800, Has Died (https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/classic-cars/a25165860/irv-gordon-million-mile-volvo-p1800-obituary/)

[V8Ian]

:thumbsup: :twobeers:

Funny that I remembered the 'Iced Vovo' question. It has always stuck in my mind, after reading about it, years ago. May have been in an old RACQ chronicle?
I doubt it was in the "Road Ahead", after all, the article is motoring related.

[Saitch]

Tsk, tsk. I did say 'Old', Ian.[smilebigeye]

[V8Ian]

Watching the Chase, I misheard the question "Where was Charles the first, executed?" My immediate thought was, how many times was he executed!

[V8Ian]

Irv Gordon’s P1800 has consumed:
107,400 gallons of gasoline
3,316 quarts of motor oil
829 oil filters
464 spark plugs
156 tires
29 sets of brake pads
29 fan belts
4 sets of shock absorbers
3 water pumps
3 generators

Remembering the “Three Million Mile Volvo Man” - Wyant Group (https://wyantgroup.com/remembering-the-three-million-mile-volvo-man/)

Try that in a Great Wall.

[The ho har's]

OK folks, lock in 02/10/21, a Saturday night at Cooyar, covid permitting.
It should be a tad warmer than last time we camped there.

Ian, you do realize that is a long weekend don't you?

[V8Ian]

Even better, we can have two trivia nights. [biggrin]

[The ho har's]

Even better, we can have two trivia nights. [biggrin]

And it might be extra busy because of the LWE

[V8Ian]

We have exclusive use of the dining room.

[The ho har's]

We have exclusive use of the dining room.

Was referring to the number of vans that might turn up.

[incisor]

Was referring to the number of vans that might turn up.

we are headed to the showgrounds

there is an event on there as well but we will be there thursday afternoon or friday morning

[Saitch]

Minimalistic for this little, black duck.

173648

[V8Ian]

Minimalistic for this little, black duck.

173648
Getting soft? You've got a stretcher!

[Saitch]

Getting soft? You've got a stretcher!

Nah, not 'Soft', but smart! :spudnikdaddyo:

[The ho har's]

Just to let you all know the Showground doesn't allowing camping any more. Spoke to them today. If you want to camp at the swinging bridge camp it is very limited. Ian I would suggest a alternative camp site, yes I did ring you. Maybe Maindewell? plenty of room and a shower and toilet in the sports ground.

[incisor]

ta Carolyn

been trying to contact them myself

Maidenwell sounds like a good idea

Ian is now aware and going to check out availability etc

cheers

[V8Ian]

ta Carolyn

been trying to contact them myself

Maidenwell sounds like a good idea

Ian is now aware and going to check out availability etc

cheers
He's now decently attired too. [biggrin]

[pop058]

Did some google homework on the Maidenwell Showground. Looks very nice, showers, toilets, low cost and even pet friendly. [thumbsupbig]

[ChookD2]

Looks like I'm in, roster change. :arms:

Are we still doing dinner and breakfast?

So what is the consensus for camping?

Is the back of the pub no longer available?

Like Steve, I will be travelling light.

[Saitch]

Isn't there an observatory at Maidenwell? There's a waterfall not far from there too, from memory.

[V8Ian]

Looks like I'm in, roster change. :arms:

Are we still doing dinner and breakfast?

So what is the consensus for camping?

Is the back of the pub no longer available?

Like Steve, I will be travelling light.
It's available but on a first in best dressed basis. On the same night, there is also a large birthday party camping at the pub.

[V8Ian]

Should we do the trivia at the showground? We could then partake of a refreshing bevy, during the proceedings.

[incisor]

It's available but on a first in best dressed basis. On the same night, there is also a large birthday party camping at the pub.

and a big camp droughting thing going on at the showgrounds...

[V8Ian]

Isn't there an observatory at Maidenwell? There's a waterfall not far from there too, from memory.
Coomba Falls, 3km from the CBD. [wink11]

[The ho har's]

That waterfall is not to speculator I can tell you. The LONG walk down was a disappointment. But the small shop has some really nice preservers and sauces. Showers at the sports are $2.00 each but I suppose you can take your own hot water and have it for free. BTW the camp ground is free and next door to the pub.

[incisor]

Showers at the sports are $2.00 each but I suppose you can take your own hot water and have it for free.

fair price to pay, considering...

[Saitch]

fair price to pay, considering...

......and Saturday is my 'Shower Day'!

[V8Ian]

I've spoken to the victualler at Maidenwell, no need to book and we're welcome to camp at the pub.
Being totally in the dark, re attendee numbers, I informed them that I anticipated up to twenty couples. Area wise that is no issue, they will staff the pub accordingly.

Steve is looking into a trip on the Sunday morning, possibly the Bunya Mountains, but not arduous, taking into account the age and fragility of some SLOw vehicles and drivers. [wink11]

Hoping for a big turnout, see you there.

[The ho har's]

For those that don't frequent FB...

Maidenwell Pub has free camping out the back, 24hr toilet, no showers or power.

The sports ground next door, there is a gate between, has free camping, showers $2.00 and toilets, no power. When we have stayed at the pub before most people walk to the showers at the sports ground. HTH

[RANDLOVER]

......and Saturday is my 'Shower Day'!

Weekly or Monthly?

[ChookD2]

So it is Maidenwell Pub now not Cooyar?

Just tell me where I need to be and I'll get there.

Steve, will we do a meet at D'Aguilar for the journey out?

[Saitch]

Weekly or Monthly?

That could be 'Periodically'.

[Saitch]

So it is Maidenwell Pub now not Cooyar?

Just tell me where I need to be and I'll get there.

Steve, will we do a meet at D'Aguilar for the journey out?

Yep, Dag is good. Might stop at the cafe in Moore for a cuppa and catch up with Sue and Murray.

[V8Ian]

Yep, Dag is good. Might stop at the cafe in Moore for a cuppa and catch up with Sue and Murray.
Have you invited them? You should.

[The ho har's]

So it is Maidenwell Pub now not Cooyar?

Just tell me where I need to be and I'll get there.

Steve, will we do a meet at D'Aguilar for the journey out?

Yes Maidenwell just sort of Cooyar turn left at Yarraman

[The ho har's]

We will be Thursday night or Friday morning

[Saitch]

Two questions.
1) Will all attending vehicles, wishing for a day's outing, be able to ascend the Bunya Mtn's road?....and have the anchors to get down again?[wink11]

2) Is 90-100 km too long a day? Will roughly be Maidenwell to Bunya Mtn's Dandabah picnic area (30km), Dandabah to Kumbia pub, for a palate cleansing ale or whatever (30km) and then Kumbia to Maidenwell via the Glencliffe, Glencliffe/Wengenville, Glencliffe/Maidenwell roads . Maybe 40km, as it's a bit hard to tell.

Would like comments from the Series people, in particular. Oh, a Lada bloke may be applicable here?[bigwhistle]

[V8Ian]

Don't forget your tow rope this time Jerry, or we'll be like a rudderless ship. [wink11]

[V8Ian]

Yep, Dag is good. Might stop at the cafe in Moore for a cuppa and catch up with Sue and Murray.
Time? I may rendezvous with you there or at Collington.

[Saitch]

Time? I may rendezvous with you there or at Collington.

Dag's a bit out of your way and doesn't have a bakery! [wink11]
If Colinton, we may as well make it Moore cafe, as it's only 5 minutes further on.
Time? Dunno. I'll get on to Chook later this arvo. I'm not sure if he's working.

[V8Ian]

Dag's a bit out of your way and doesn't have a bakery! [wink11]
If Colinton, we may as well make it Moore cafe, as it's only 5 minutes further on.
Time? Dunno. I'll get on to Chook later this arvo. I'm not sure if he's working.
There, was referring to Moore, not Dag. [biggrin]

[V8Ian]

There are two cafés in Moore, which one?

[Saitch]

There are two cafés in Moore, which one?
The other one.

[V8Ian]

Touché. [biggrin]

[incisor]

will be there friday morning..

both the pub and rec grounds have 48hr limit i am told ?

[Saitch]

will be there friday morning..

both the pub and rec grounds have 48hr limit i am told ?

Wow! I've never spent 48 hours in a pub! Never too old to give it a nudge though, ay!

[incisor]

Wow! I've never spent 48 hours in a pub! Never too old to give it a nudge though, ay!

i find that hard to believe :p

[V8Ian]

i find that hard to believe :p
I don't, have you seen how he behaves? [bigwhistle]

[Saitch]

There are two cafés in Moore, which one?

The 'Kai' Cafe, which is the western most.
Around 0900. Muzza and Sue will be joining us for a cuppa. They may, or may not, accompany us.

I have prepared three trivia categories: Geography, History and General Stuff, with five questions in each. All Queensland based, so start swotting up.

Don't forget pens and paper!

EDIT: ChookD2 and I are meeting at the D'Aguilar pub, on the 2nd, at 0745 for an 0800 departure and thence to Moore for a cuppa.
All welcome to meet there.

[V8Ian]

The 'Kai' Cafe, which is the western most.
Around 0900. Muzza and Sue will be joining us for a cuppa. They may, or may not, accompany us.

I have prepared three trivia categories: Geography, History and General Stuff, with five questions in each. All Queensland based, so start swotting up.

Don't forget pens and paper!
I'll confirm later. Not yet sure when I'll be going.

[The ho har's]

will be there friday morning..

both the pub and rec grounds have 48hr limit i am told ?


We have stayed at the pub for 3 nights before

[VladTepes]

Umm I saw something on faceache but cant find it now - where is it and when?

[incisor]

Umm I saw something on faceache but cant find it now - where is it and when?

7pm Maidenwell Hotel on the 2nd Oct i believe

[V8Ian]

Plan for a weekend away, Vlad. [smilebigeye]

[V8Ian]

Disappointed that he cannot make it, (he has to cut his toenails, or summat that weekend) Windsock has kindly contributed a set of questions, with a New Zealand flavour.
Brush up on NZ history, geography and Rugby Union.
Thanks Phil, we'll all have a drink on your behalf, so if you go out, get a designated driver, coz that's a few drinks. [wink11]

[The ho har's]

Umm I saw something on faceache but cant find it now - where is it and when?

Vlad they have rooms at the pub. basic but rooms.

[V8Ian]

Covid in the northern suburbs, I hope it doesn't explode, forcing us into lockdown.

[Saitch]

Covid in the northern suburbs, I hope it doesn't explode, forcing us into lockdown.

So my CMO informed me. [bigsad]

[ChookD2]

Covid in the northern suburbs, I hope it doesn't explode, forcing us into lockdown.


So my CMO informed me. [bigsad]

Watch this space. [bigsad] Talk of moving NRL GF to Townsville if the brown stuff hits the whirly thing.

[V8Ian]

Watch this space. [bigsad] Talk of moving NRL GF to Townsville if the brown stuff hits the whirly thing.
That call could be made on the morning of the game. Contingency plans must be in place already.

[RANDLOVER]

Disappointed that he cannot make it, (he has to cut his toenails, or summat that weekend) .............. [wink11]

Is he getting a farrier to do it?

[ChookD2]

Well, due to conflicting priorities and a delivery that is now arriving Saturday, I'm out, again. :BigCry: :thumbsdown: :wallbash:

[V8Ian]

Well, due to conflicting priorities and a delivery that is now arriving Saturday, I'm out, again. :BigCry: :thumbsdown: :wallbash:
Major bummer. [bigsad]

[Saitch]

What he said ^^^[bigsad]

[ChookD2]

Definitely Major bummer, one higher than Captain bummer.

Next time.......................maybe. [biggrin]

[V8Ian]

Has anyone checked that Maidenwell is still where it was left? After last night's storms, it could've been blown to Bathurst!

[incisor]

Let you know…..

[Saitch]

So, is anyone interested in meeting at the dag pub, in the morn? If not, I'll toddle off, directly to Moore.

[V8Ian]

Killer and I will meet at Fernvale bakery, then link up with you at Moore. A café crawl to Maidenwell. [biggrin]

[Saitch]

Killer and I will meet at Fernvale bakery, then link up with you at Moore. A café crawl to Maidenwell. [biggrin]

Ooooh. Do a few doughnuts on the way, you mean?

[V8Ian]

Ooooh. Do a few doughnuts on the way, you mean?

Eclair, if you please. [biggrin]

[ChookD2]

Eclairs, doughnuts, cafes, you 2 just keep rubbing salt into my already raw wounds. [bigsad]

Seriously have a great weekend and everyone stay safe and drive carefully. [thumbsupbig]

I'll finish off the mod I am doing to my car, which I was gunna show you this weekend but now you'll just have to wait. [biggrin] I would have finished it last night but since I won't be using it there is now no rush.

Hmmmm, might even install that Llams I have sitting here. [bigwhistle]

[Saitch]

Hmmmm, might even install that Llams I have sitting here. [bigwhistle]

Lucky there's no 'Use By' date on them![smilebigeye]

[incisor]

Sunrise from downtown Maidenwell

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Place is quiet this time of day 🥶

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The lawns have been well watered and the maple pork chops are definitely worth having

See you when you get here….

[V8Ian]

No rain last night?

[incisor]

No rain last night?

Copious amounts of rain visited us yesterday afternoon and some hail and lots of wind gusts [emoji51]

[V8Ian]

Trivia October 21

CULTURE & CLASSICS.
1: By what name is Marion Morrison better known?....................................
2: Who composed The Blue Danube or to give its correct title, On the Beautiful, Blue Danube?........................................... .................................................. .....
3: In Johnny Chester's song, Glory Glory, what landmark was he going to come back to see?.............................................. .................................................. ...........
4: Who wrote Advance Australia Fair?...............
5: What was the number one song on the charts, in Brisbane during 1975? ....................
....................
...



Nature's Wonder.

1: Give two examples of a monotreme........................................
2: Jacaranda trees are native to where?............................................ .........
3: What is the world's tallest flowering plant?............................................ .........................
.................................................. ......................................
4: Broccoli, every child's favourite veggie, is part of which vegetable family?..................
.................................................. .................................................. .............................
5: What is the sweetest fruit?............................................ .................................................. ...




AUTOMOTIVE & THINGS THAT MOVE.

1: GMH Holden introduced what new model in 1960?....................................
2: What make and model of French car, introduced in 1960 was styled by Pinninfarina?.
.................................................. .................................................. .......................
3: How many road wheels does a typical Australian semi-trailer have?.........................
4: Which side of the road does Sweden drive on?...............................
5: GMH Acacia Ridge, was the only plant to build what model?............................

SCIENCE

1: What is the first element on the Periodic table?...........................................
2: Pearlash has been widely superseded by what common household substance?..................
3: What is the chemical symbol for lead?............................................. ............................
4: Who was the scientist who popularised the expression "Why is it so?"?................
5: Is O² a noble gas?.............................................. .................................................. ...........


You shoulda known that.

1: How far is it from Brisbane GPO to Perth GPO, +/-10k?.....................................
2: Which Queensland politician was known as the Minister for Everything?....................................... .................
3: What year was the Gateway Bridge opened?........................................... .....
4: What breed of dog is most commonly used as a Guide Dog?.........................
5: Who was tagged The Postcard Bandit?........................................... ......

Just interesting stuff.

1: Which well known singer is Loretta Lynn's sister?
.................................................. ...............
2: Name these Bridges........................................... .....SEE NEXT POST
......................................
3: Newman WA is on the same latitude as which Queensland coastal town?..........................................
.................................................. .............
4: Who was PM at the start of the new millennium?
.................................................. .............
5: What is the northernmost Australia Post office?
............................................

The following set of questions were kindly sent to me by Windsock and presented by Saitch. Thank-you for your input, Phil.

NZ flavoured trivia questions if interested.

G'day Ian, would have liked to have come to the trivia night but alas...
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I thought I would contribute though if allowed with a small list of NZ specific trivia's. Not sure of the format of the evening but feel free to incorporate or not. Your call as you'd likely be calling them...
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1. What was the capital of New Zealand before it was moved to Wellington?


2. Where in New Zealand did the severe 1931 earthquake occur?

3. The steepest street in the world is in NZ, what is its name and approx gradient?

4. The game of rugby was introduced to NZ in 1870, and the New Zealand Rugby Football Union (NZRFU) was formed in 1892. The first international tour of the first NZRFU-sanctioned NZ representative team was to what country and in what year?

5. Where in NZ would you find a statue of Robbie Burns?

[V8Ian]

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[V8Ian]

Answers later in the week.

[Saitch]

A few more from the night.

GEOGRAPHY


1) The Isis River flows into which other river? The Boyne, The Burrum or The Burnett


2) What is the name of the tallest Glass House Mountain?

3) Flinders Peak is due South of which city?

4) In 1905, the body of what noteworthy creature was found on the banks of the Logan River


5) Mount Mowbullan is part of which Mountain group?


HISTORY


1) Who is Brisbane's longest serving Lord Mayor?

2) In 1931, QANTAS moved its operations from Eagle Farm to which airport?

3) Who wrote "Journal of an Overland Expedition in Australia, from Moreton Bay to Port Essingdon, a Distance of upwards of 3000 miles", during the Years 1844-1845?

4) Who originally built the homestead 'Murrumba' in Pine Rivers in the 1860s?

5) What was the name of the only whaling station in Qld?

General Stuff

1) Is the town of Beerburrum in the Moreton Bay or Sunshine Coast Local Goverment district?


2) Who masterminded the Hamilton Island resort?

3) The banana plant is the largest type of which kind of plant, in the world?

4) Who recently won the 'Golden Slam' in tennis?

5) What was Ash Batry's secondary, competitive sport.

Ian, would you supply the answers to these, when you post yours. Thanks! [biggrin][biggrin]

[V8Ian]

Sure Steve, but no guarantee as to the accuracy. [bigrolf]

[Saitch]

Sure Steve, but no guarantee as to the accuracy. [bigrolf]

Umm, your PM, in box is up to its eye teeth.[smilebigeye]

[V8Ian]

Umm, your PM, in box is up to its eye teeth.[smilebigeye]
Fixed. :mad:

[Pedro_The_Swift]

Gees i woulda ACE'D that!!!!!

[Saitch]

Gees i woulda ACE'D that!!!!!

Flinders.

[V8Ian]

Trivia October 21

CULTURE & CLASSICS.
1: By what name is Marion Morrison better known?....................................John Wayne.
2: Who composed The Blue Danube or to give its correct title, On the Beautiful, Blue Danube?........................................... .................................................. .....Johann Strauss ll.
3: In Johnny Chester's song, Glory Glory, what landmark was he going to come back to see?.............................................. .................................................. ...........The Story Bridge.
4: Who wrote Advance Australia Fair?...............Scottish born, Peter Dodds McCormick.
5: What was the number one song on the charts, in Brisbane during 1975? ....................
....................
...Mamma Mia by ABBA, it reminded number one for 10 weeks over 75/76.



Nature's Wonder.

1: Give two examples of a monotreme........................................P latypus and Echidna.
2: Jacaranda trees are native to where?............................................ .........South America.
3: What is the world's tallest flowering plant?............................................ .........................
.................................................. ......................................Eucalyptus regnans, aka moutain ash, swamp or stringy gum, native to Victoria and Tasmania.
4: Broccoli, every child's favourite veggie, is part of which vegetable family?..................
.................................................. .................................................. ..............................Cabbage.
5: What is the sweetest fruit?............................................ .................................................. ...
.......Mango, particularly the carabao, according to the Guinness book of world records.


AUTOMOTIVE & THINGS THAT MOVE.

1: GMH Holden introduced what new model in 1960?....................................FB, 14/01/60.
2: What make and model of French car, introduced in 1960 was styled by Pinninfarina?.
.................................................. .................................................. .......................Peugeot 404.
3: How many road wheels does a typical Australian semi-trailer have?........................22.
4: Which side of the road does Sweden drive on?...............................Right, since 3/9/67.
5: GMH Acacia Ridge, was the only plant to build what model?............................Gemini.

SCIENCE
Kook
1: What is the first element on the Periodic table?...........................................H ydrogen.
2: Pearlash has been widely superseded by what common household .................Baking powder/ bi-carb.
3: What is the chemical symbol for lead?............................................. ...........................Pb.
4: Who was the scientist who popularised the expression "Why is it so?"?...............JSM.
5: Is O² a noble gas?.............................................. .................................................. ..........No.


You shoulda known that.

1: How far is it from Brisbane GPO to Perth GPO, +/-10k?....................................4317.1k.
2: Which Queensland politician was known as the Minister for Everything?....................................... ................Russ Hinze.
3: What year was the Gateway Bridge opened?........................................... ....11/01/1986.
4: What breed of dog is most commonly used as a Guide Dog?.........................
5: Who was tagged The Postcard Bandit?........................................... .....Brendan Abbott.

Just interesting stuff.

1: Which well known singer is Loretta Lynn's sister?
.................................................. ..............Crystal Gayle.
2: Name these Bridges........................................... .....
.....................................Story, Sydney Harbour, Tower.
3: Newman WA is on the same latitude as which Queensland coastal town?..........................................
.................................................. ............Rockhampton.
4: Who was PM at the start of the new millennium?
.................................................. ............John Howard.
5: What is the northernmost Australia Post office?
...........................................Boigu Island, Queensland.


NZ flavoured trivia questions if interested.

G'day Ian, would have liked to have come to the trivia night but alas...
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I thought I would contribute though if allowed with a small list of NZ specific trivia's. Not sure of the format of the evening but feel free to incorporate or not. Your call as you'd likely be calling them...
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1. What was the capital of New Zealand before it was moved to Wellington?

Auckland, althoughRussell in the Bay of Islands was capital for a short period in 1840, Auckland was capital from 1840-1845.

2. Where in New Zealand did the severe 1931 earthquake occur?

Napier. It occurred at 10:47 am on 3 February, 256 died, and thousands were injured.

3. The steepest street in the world is in NZ, what is its name and approx gradient?

Baldwin Street is a little under 350m long and it is 34.8% gradient. It is so steep, on a hot day, tar on the road would flow downhill. Frosts/ice in winter can cause issues. The 161m long top section climbs 47m vertically, an average gradient of 1:3.41. At its maximum, about 70m from the top the slope of Baldwin Street is about 1:2.86 (19° or 35%). That is, for every 2.86m traveled horizontally, the elevation changes by 1m.

4. The game of rugby was introduced to NZ in 1870, and the New Zealand Rugby Football Union (NZRFU) was formed in 1892. The first international tour of the first NZRFU-sanctioned NZ representative team was to what country and in what year?

A ten-game tour of Australia was organised and undertaken in 1893. The tally for the games was 10 played, nine won and 1 loss...

128 JunCumberland CountySydneyCumberland Oval8–021 JulNSW WaratahsSydneyCricket Ground17–834 JulNSW JuniorSydneyCricket Ground19–046 JulNorthern DistrictNewcastleSports Ground25–358 JulNSW WaratahsSydneyCricket Ground3–25615 JulQueensland RedsBrisbaneExhibition Ground14–3719 JulQueensland Reds 2ndBrisbaneExhibition Ground6–0822 JulQueensland RedsBrisbaneExhibition Ground36–0926 JulWestern DistrictBathurst24–51029 JulNSW WaratahsSydneyCricket Ground16–0


5. Where in NZ would you find a statue of Robbie Burns?

Dunedin, often described as the "Edinburgh of the South". The statue of the poet, who was also the uncle of the early settlement's first spiritual leader, Thomas Burns, was unveiled in Dunedin in 1887.

[Killer]

4: Broccoli, every child's favourite veggie, is part of which vegetable family?..................
.................................................. .................................................. ..............................Cabbage.

I believe that Broccoli is a brassica, as is the cabbage.
I must have been asleep for these questions, I only remember the metronome question.
Cheers,
Mick.

[Saitch]

4: Broccoli, every child's favourite veggie, is part of which vegetable family?..................
.................................................. .................................................. ..............................Cabbage.

I only remember the metronome question.
Cheers,
Mick.

Hang on a tick. [bighmmm] So do I.
Below is a Monotreme with ticks.
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[V8Ian]

4: Broccoli, every child's favourite veggie, is part of which vegetable family?..................
.................................................. .................................................. ..............................Cabbage.

I believe that Broccoli is a brassica, as is the cabbage.
I must have been asleep for these questions, I only remember the metronome question.
Cheers,
Mick.
I missed that bracket Mick, Paul had the same question though.

[V8Ian]

4: Broccoli, every child's favourite veggie, is part of which vegetable family?..................
.................................................. .................................................. ..............................Cabbage.

I believe that Broccoli is a brassica, as is the cabbage.
I must have been asleep for these questions, I only remember the metronome question.
Cheers,
Mick.
You got the same autocorrect as Paul. [biggrin]

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[V8Ian]

Thanks for the PM Saitch, you appear to have got them all right. [wink11]

[V8Ian]

I haven't spoken to Steve yet, but we'll probably have another trivia do early next year. If anybody is interested in composing and presenting a set of questions, let me know. I'm sure we can accommodate you.

[pop058]

I haven't spoken to Steve yet, but we'll probably have another trivia do early next year. If anybody is interested in composing and presenting a set of questions, let me know. I'm sure we can accommodate you.

Sounds like a plan. I will talk with Nan and see if I can come up with some more questions [biggrin]

[V8Ian]

Sounds like a plan. I will talk with Nan and see if I can come up with some more questions [biggrin]
She did well last time, shame the presenter let her down. [wink11]

[Saitch]

She did well last time, shame the presenter let her down. [wink11]


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[V8Ian]

Two five letter words, that by rearranging the letters have loosely, opposite meanings.
If nobody gets it, I'll post a letter each day.
What odds am I offered on JD getting it?

[Saitch]

Hmmm? 'Night' and 'Light'. If you swap the 'L' for 'N', you get 'Light' and 'Night'! [biggrin][bigwhistle][bigwhistle]

[V8Ian]

No cigar for you, each word hahs the same letters.

[Saitch]

No cigar for you, each word hahs the same letters.

Now you tell me!
What about 'Words' and 'Sword'?[bighmmm]

[RANDLOVER]

Two five letter words, that by rearranging the letters have loosely, opposite meanings.
If nobody gets it, I'll post a letter each day.
What odds am I offered on JD getting it?

What about still and still as in calm/tranquil and the other as in a whisky still boiling away?

[V8Ian]

Now you tell me!
What about 'Words' and 'Sword'?[bighmmm]
Clever, but far more tenuous than the words I have.

[V8Ian]

What about still and still as in calm/tranquil and the other as in a whisky still boiling away?
Good effort, thinking out of the box, waaaay out of the box. [biggrin]

[RANDLOVER]

Good effort, thinking out of the box, waaaay out of the box. [biggrin]

How about Satan and Santa?

[V8Ian]

How about Satan and Santa?
That'd work, but it's not the words I have. My words have three vowels and two consonants.

[V8Ian]

Two five letter words, that by rearranging the letters have loosely, opposite meanings.
If nobody gets it, I'll post a letter each day.
What odds am I offered on JD getting it?
​E

[RANDLOVER]

How about Satan and Santa?


That'd work, but it's not the words I have. My words have three vowels and two consonants.

Actually in my religion they are more closely related than most would think.

[RANDLOVER]

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The "E" has knocked out my next guess of toast and stoat, one is inanimate and the other is a weasel type animal.

[Saitch]

'Cheat' and 'Teach'. Oh dear, three consonants.[bigsad]

[V8Ian]

The "E" has knocked out my next guess of toast and stoat, one is inanimate and the other is a weasel type animal.
That's far more cryptic than my answer.

[V8Ian]

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[Saitch]

E I O [bighmmm]

Sorry, old MacDonald!

How about 'Unite' and 'Untie'?

[RANDLOVER]

Railed and Derail?

[V8Ian]

Railed and Derail?
Another one that works, but not the words I have in mind.

[ChookD2]

Railed and Derail?


Another one that works, but not the words I have in mind.

I thought it was only 5 letters? That's 6.

Still better than I can come up with, which is nothing.

[V8Ian]

I thought it was only 5 letters? That's 6.

Still better than I can come up with, which is nothing.
Thanks Ray, your observation skills are obviously better than mine. [smilebigeye]

[V8Ian]

E I O [bighmmm]

Sorry, old MacDonald!

How about 'Unite' and 'Untie'?
We have a winner, onya Steve.
Sorry I didn't credit you earlier. I saw the E I O, rolled my eyes and scrolled on. [bigwhistle]

[RANDLOVER]

Thanks Ray, your observation skills are obviously better than mine. [smilebigeye]

Wait a few months/years until everyone has forgotten then you can use that one as a 6 letter quest.

Also congrats to Saitch.