Monthly Archives: June 2009

Razzle Dazzle ‘Em – the Pig’s Arms Welcomes Susan Merrell

Posted on June 30, 2009 by

As I write, Australia is in the thrall of ‘Utegate’. It’s another ‘Ah ha! Gotcha!’ moment of which we are being served a regular diet. Malcolm Turnbull alleges that the Australian parliament has been misled by the lies of government … Continue reading →

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Michael Jackson Meets Aristophanes

Posted on June 30, 2009 by

I’m not at all surprised by the vociferous grief and lamentations expressed by such a huge number of people (who are these guys?) over the death of Jackson (aka “King of Pop” and “wacko-jacko-nocomebacko”). I’ve read somewhere that almost as … Continue reading →

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The First Australians ?

Posted on June 29, 2009 by

There’s a fellow living in Brisbane by the name of Grahame Walsh. He’s just like you and me, no one particularly important, except in one very important respect. He is the world expert on the so-called Bradshaw Aboriginal Rock Art … Continue reading →

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Glenda says Goodbye to Farrah Fawcett Majors.

Posted on June 29, 2009 by

After closing, Glenda stood inside her quiet Pigs Legs Waxing and Beauty Salon staring at the poster of Farrah Fawcett Majors on the wall. Her girls had left, and the closing night shone through the uncurtained windows giving an eerie … Continue reading →

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Is Vic Bitter over Trotters Ale ?

Posted on June 27, 2009 by

Thumbing through Vic Bitter’s “Essential Guide to Beer Drinking, Australia – Vol 375” this article appeared in the chapter called “Boutique Brews” and reviews Trotters Ale – the beer that’s queer. The Pigs Arms offers a unique experience with beer … Continue reading →

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Will Merv Take a Shot at Keelty’s Old Job ?

Posted on June 26, 2009 by

Speculation was rife at the Pig’s Arms last night when Merv spent an inordinate amount of time in the Pig’s Legs having Glenda attend to his dial. The word in the front bar is that Merv intends to throw his … Continue reading →

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Pig’s Legs Waxing and Beauty Salon

Posted on June 25, 2009 by

Warrigal’s Digital Mischief

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Maddy Aways the Pave

Posted on June 25, 2009 by

The last of the salvage happened on Sunday. Except for a broken piece of charcoal the memories bound up in the rubble are headed for landfill. It was a house. Then it was a flameball. Then it exploded. Glenda saw … Continue reading →

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Ladies’ Lounge Renovations Finally Completed

Posted on June 25, 2009 by

Merv announced today the completion (finally) of the renovations for the Pig’s Arms Ladies Lounge. He was quoted as saying “I’m looking to create a comfortable and safe – even ‘homey’ environment for the ladies of Inner West Cyberia to … Continue reading →

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Duck and Cover

Posted on June 24, 2009 by

“When times are hard and political progress seems even more difficult than usual, Malcolm returns to his roots and seeks refuge in a visit to his money. Obeying the age old laws of plutocracy, he dons the uniform common to … Continue reading →

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