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  1. 12th September 2016, 05:38 PM #151
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    Quote Originally Posted by donh54 View Post
    Looking around, I think we are there already
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  2. 12th September 2016, 05:38 PM #152
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    Quote Originally Posted by DiscoMick View Post
    We're even buying our Army uniforms from China. Seriously?
    Talk about short-sightedly abandoning our own economy to save a few bucks. What will happen if we ever have to fight the Chinese?
    New Army dress uniforms being made in China to achieve 'best value for money' - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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  3. 12th September 2016, 05:40 PM #153
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    Quote Originally Posted by cuppabillytea View Post
    It's quite simple Mick. We simply ask which ships of the invading fleet are carrying our supplies and try not to sink them.
    Seriously though: It really is short sighted, dismissive of history and just plain foolhardy not to ensure that we have a broad ability to manufacture, supply our own energy and keep a comprehensive skills base ticking over.
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  4. 12th September 2016, 06:38 PM #154
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    We never will have the ability to make our own stuff if we don't give orders to local suppliers.

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  5. 13th September 2016, 05:24 PM #155
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    Quote Originally Posted by DiscoMick View Post
    We never will have the ability to make our own stuff if we don't give orders to local suppliers.

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    Agree, which is why I changed my mind, and are buying Maxi-drive axles from MR Auto. to go with the Ashcroft ATB LSD. I have also taken advice from MR Auto, and keeping my current CV'S. If only the Southern company had contacted me, they would have my money also.
    I’m pretty sure the dinosaurs died out when they stopped gathering food and started having meetings to discuss gathering food

    A bookshop is one of the only pieces of evidence we have that people are still thinking
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  6. 13th September 2016, 05:52 PM #156
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    We live in a global world and if local suppliers don't supply in a timely manner at reasonable prices and/or superior quality they won't survive.
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  7. 13th September 2016, 07:11 PM #157
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    Just spent $2k today on a flash Westinghouse stove made in Adelaide rather than a German rival made in Poland so we're doing our bit. Fanciest stove I've ever owned, but competitive price to imports and bought a 5 year warranty too.

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  8. 13th September 2016, 07:11 PM #158
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    And then we can enjoy global wages.
    And Global living conditions. Why we should buy Australian
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  9. 13th September 2016, 07:16 PM #159
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    Quote Originally Posted by DiscoMick View Post
    Just spent $2k today on a flash Westinghouse stove made in Adelaide rather than a German rival made in Poland so we're doing our bit. Fanciest stove I've ever owned, but competitive price to imports and bought a 5 year warranty too.

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    Well done Mick...that's a good story. I've got a Westinghouse fridge for same reason and excellent quality / competitive price..

    ...what are you going to cook first?
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  10. 13th September 2016, 08:17 PM #160
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    Quote Originally Posted by MrLandy View Post
    Well done Mick...that's a good story. I've got a Westinghouse fridge for same reason and excellent quality / competitive price..

    ...what are you going to cook first?
    not any more

    Last Australian-made fridge is end of the line for regional manufacturer - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

    For us,buying Aussie made is usually the first option,if possible.We have a Westinghouse as well.

    But for work,if i use Aussie gear,winning a job is very difficult.In fact most of our parts and equipment are not made here, anymore.

    Business is business,you have to survive.

    Sad,but that is the way it is.
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