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My grandfather penned letters of complaint and praise to many businesses, newspapers and politicians. He called this activity ”Stirring the possum”. When he died, his letters were passed on to me. There are some absolute beauties. In this podcast, I read them to you.
Episodes
Tuesday Apr 05, 2022
On the Demolition of the Rural Bank in Martin Place - 17 Mar 1982
Tuesday Apr 05, 2022
Tuesday Apr 05, 2022
Bruce does his duty as a Trust member and protests the demolition of a State Bank building.
Tuesday Apr 05, 2022
On Patreon Appreciation - 5 Apr 2022
Tuesday Apr 05, 2022
Tuesday Apr 05, 2022
Nick says thank you to supporters of the podcast, especially the ones whose names start with SA.
Monday Mar 14, 2022
On Pink Envelopes or Envelopes of Any Other Colour - 22 Nov 1988
Monday Mar 14, 2022
Monday Mar 14, 2022
Bruce cancels his subscription to Reader's Digest.
Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
On Myer Beware - 10 Mar 1982
Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
Bruce purchases two identically defective copies of a book... but all is not as it seems.
Tuesday Mar 01, 2022
On Green Being Khaki - 12 Jan 1984
Tuesday Mar 01, 2022
Tuesday Mar 01, 2022
Bruce uncovers some issues with the Reader's Digest Motoring Guide to Australia.
Monday Feb 28, 2022
A Message from Nick - 28 Feb 2022
Monday Feb 28, 2022
Monday Feb 28, 2022
Bruce's grandson pops in for a quick hello.
Sunday Feb 27, 2022
On The Delightful Miss Rigg Herself - 3 May 1983
Sunday Feb 27, 2022
Sunday Feb 27, 2022
Bruce writes to ABC TV with a programming suggestion.
Friday Feb 25, 2022
On Footbrawl - 27 Sep 2001
Friday Feb 25, 2022
Friday Feb 25, 2022
Bruce is upset when a close tennis match is interrupted by an AFL game.
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
On Any Old Eleven - 28 Jun 2002
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
Bruce thoroughly enjoys a book, but has a few suggestions for future editions.
Monday Feb 21, 2022
On Settling the Bill - 11 Apr 1968
Monday Feb 21, 2022
Monday Feb 21, 2022
Bruce is lucky to avoid a heart attack after receiving a bill from a doctor.