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    Anyone Migrating to Australia?

    Hey Gracious, The more prominent private schools in Victoria are Wesley College, Caulfield Grammer, Scotch College, Presbyterian Ladies College, Methodist Ladies College. I know the 1st 3 colleges have more than 1 campus. Geelong Grammer is really famous... Prince Charles studied there. As...
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    (2004) Brides of year 2004

    Hiya Girls! This thread move too fast cant catch up. Dont think can break Peg's reply record... haha Summer, Face threading only $15? Serious? I thought this procedure can only be done by cosmetic surgeons. And WAH! You bought ALOT of stuff from JB. Pei fu pei fu. I cant be bothered lah...
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    (2004) Brides of year 2004

    Hey All! Long time no see! Havent been here for more than a month. Miss ya guys! How's everyone? Wah looks like everyone is busy with wedding preparations except me... Alot of new 'faces' too! Summer, Poor girl... heehee at least got 5 days. Before I came back to Melb I extracted 2 lower...
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    (2004) Brides of year 2004

    Odae, Not too sure about how many sets we can borrow. I think can borrow more if you have more gowns, but it depends on how nice your BS is. Purple, Dont need to diet lah. I tried on a 60s style chiffon dress today... soooo cute, hmm but my tummy bulging abit. Haha!
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    Anyone Migrating to Australia?

    Sorbet/Fern, Well apparently they penalise you if you do not have Aust work experience. Its happened to most of my friends who migrated here. Lafleur, Thats great! M&W had a sale about 2-3mths ago, and I got alot of my dishes for half the price. Its the plain white ones though. Anyway...
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    (2004) Brides of year 2004

    Twinkle, YOU WHAT???? Hate you hate you... Hahahhaa! Jusy kidding. Nevermind, AD approaching soon. After that can stuff myself with it. Haha! Fleur, I've got my invitations already. At first IL say enuf enuf, then after printing, we did a rough count again, and it exploded. *Sigh* And they...
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    (2004) Brides of year 2004

    Morning everyone! Ling, Dont worry, you got alot of cheerleaders behind you. As Fleur said, cannot blame the dog cause its up to the owner to teach and control the dog when its out in public. But that owner too smug...
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    Anyone Migrating to Australia?

    Accountants have been in demand in Aust for the last 4 yrs due to changes in the company/tax laws. But I guess if you're still not physically in the country, then they will employ someone else... I personally feel that the recruitment process in Aust is very tedious... or is it just me? Hey...
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    (2004) Brides of year 2004

    Purple!! Received your postcard! Thanks! Hahaha... it was really nice of you. Havent received mail (other than junk and bills) in awhile. How's your work? Happy with it? Better than the previous boss? Yah have been busy the last week cause my friends and mother are in Melbourne for a holiday...
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    (2004) Brides of year 2004

    Hi All, Have been busy lately, and the thread moving very fast, cant catch up. Haha my GDL only 9 days before AD.
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    Anyone Migrating to Australia?

    Hey all, Yah too much simpsons. I think Big Fat Obnoxious Fiance was aired last year. I think the the reality shows here are shown quicker than Spore though. Like The Apprentice was shown here before Spore. Good TV programs huh... Queer Eye for the Straight Guy on Monday nights, Jessica...
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    Anyone Migrating to Australia?

    Hey Lafluer, OK checked out some Maxwell and Williams stuff at David Jones today. Ranges from about A$5.95 for a medium sized square plate to about A$11.95 for a big plater. The all white 40-pc dining ware shd be around the A$70 mark (from memory)... Fern! Good to know you're settling in...
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    Anyone Migrating to Australia?

    Hey Sorbet, Yah been raining too much. Actually I drove some friends to Mornington Peninsula yesterday... haha... had to make full use of the sunny day! Hello Lafleur! You can get Maxwell and William's homeware anywhere. They have it at ALL homeware shops, as well as Myer and David Jones...
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    Anyone Migrating to Australia?

    Hey Sunny, I graduated almost 2 yrs ago, but I'm not working at the moment. Melbourne is a great place to live, and to start a family. I feel its not as complex as Syd, and not as boring as Adelaide. Heehee... Hi Sorbet, Hope you get your PR soon! Yah, I'm in Melb too! And spring is here...
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    (2004) Brides of year 2004

    Hello girls! Long time no see... Moonlight, We shd organise a mini chocolate buffet outing after AD. Cant wait... Mist, Dont need mei ren ji. Just keep pestering and bugging your coordinator, he buay tahan sure give you a bit more. Will you be opting to leave your hair down or up? I...
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    Anyone Migrating to Australia?

    I heard from my husband that New Zealanders are able to move freely into Australia, and they have working rights here too (as they have some agreement btw the 2 countries). But apparently, alot of people having been making use of this loophole to get into Australia, so they made some changes...
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    Anyone Migrating to Australia?

    Hey Apple, I used to rent a place with my housemate when I was studying back then. The 1 month bond is paid at the beginning, so that when you leave, they inspect the place and deduct any money from the bond if there are any damages. Its common practice. If you're staying alone, you probably...
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    Anyone Migrating to Australia?

    Hey Freesia, Cost of living varies from state to state. And within the state, it really depends on which suburb you wanna live in. Rental is calculated weekly, but paid monthly. But dont forget you need a 1 month bond if you're renting. Brand new cars can range from abt A$14k for a basic...
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    (2004) Brides of year 2004

    Moonlight, I know I shdnt be asking this, but are you a chocoholic? Hahaha... want to know if you've ever tried those chocolate buffet thingy. Want to try when I go back to Spore... after AD of course... hahahaha Mist, Do you need alot more cards? If not then you can pester and bug him...
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    Anyone Migrating to Australia?

    Hi Fern, Wish you the best in your new life! I'm sure you'll miss home during the initial stage, but you'll get used to it after awhile. Just go get those cheap calling cards to call home when you miss your family! And of course FOOD! Eat all you can while you're still in Spore. You still...

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