OK short quiz.

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Originally Posted by bob10

Palmerston? Bob

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Correct.

What was the original name of Alice Springs? Bob


Ok a cryptic hint, of sorts. Named after a Scot, explorer, who when not out in the desert, was a chronic alcoholic, who died in England aged 50.

OK, while you're mulling over that, what do the towns of;


Beltana
Alice Springs
Tennant Creek
Barrow Creek


Have in common, Bob

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OK, while you're mulling over that, what do the towns of;


Beltana
Alice Springs
Tennant Creek
Barrow Creek


Have in common, Bob

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They're all dustbowls.

What is the major town on the Pioneer River?

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They're all dustbowls.

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Obviously never been there. Any fair dinkum travellers want to join in, or do we give in to the usual . Bob

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Obviously never been there. Any fair dinkum travellers want to join in, or do we give in to the usual . Bob

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Actually, I have. Several times.

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Actually, I have. Several times.

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OK , sorry, but if you have been to those places, you must know the common thread that holds them together. My memory of a dust bowl, is central Qld in the late 50's. None of those places have been up to that standard, I'm pleased to say. Bob

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What was the original name of Alice Springs? Bob


Ok a cryptic hint, of sorts. Named after a Scot, explorer, who when not out in the desert, was a chronic alcoholic, who died in England aged 50.

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Ok we'll put this here, Bob

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What is the major town on the Pioneer River?

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Well , I went to my HEMA Australia 4WD atlas, and then HEMA 4WD adventures, but frustrated, went to Google. I will not give the answer, because google should not be in it. Kicking myself, should have known it. Spent too much time down south, Bob.