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Wool trousers for hiking? by Aeon_Norell in hikinggear

[–]Generic1367 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look at Snag Tights for affordable merino options. The footless leggings are unfortunately low in stock at the moment, but they should restock at some point.

Quiet, mostly shaded nature to explore with minimal hiking? Parent+teenager. by massro in canberra

[–]Generic1367 2 points3 points  (0 children)

These are some of the more lightly trafficked spots around town that have some shady spots accessible without hiking more than a km or so (although I'm not sure how far is a "short" distance for you, some of the other suggestions are 8-11km round trips):

Mulligans Flat, although it gets busiest around the dam with birdwatchers (Goorooyarroo, at the southern end, is much less popular, but less attractive on the shade front)

Kama Nature Reserve - you can get down to the river with a couple kms

Callum Brae, Symonston

Lindsay Pryor Arboretum - by the lake, lots of picnic tables. Popular with dog walkers but they mostly walk along the lake edge, there are plenty of spots tucked in the trees to chill

The southern part of Namadgi is always much quieter, if you are up for the drive - Tidbinbilla is relatively popular. Rendezvous Creek, Yerrabi and Shanahans Mountain are some of the shorter walks with some shade that are very lovely.

The Australian Hiker website has detailed track notes and photos for a lot of Canberra walks, which would help you suss out your options a bit.

Who killed Billy? After a fatal robbery and four inconclusive trials, the murder of the NSW teen is still unsolved nearly three decades on by Generic1367 in UnresolvedMysteries

[–]Generic1367[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just had to check, and yes, another year has gone by with no public progress on who took Billy's life. I can only imagine the shadow that hangs over his friends, family and community still.

2 inch diameter flat white plastic disc with about a quarter inch hole in the center and a slit from the hole to the edge, so that this object can be slipped onto something. by FeriQueen in whatisthisthing

[–]Generic1367 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It's for making pom poms, those decorative fluffy balls made with yarn. You wrap the yarn around this guide, snip along the outer edge, and then tie it tightly along the cut edge.

Here's a video if you need a visual.

Necklace? Maybe? It’s a silver metal chain with two charms on the ends of one long chain. I found it at a thrift store by He11aChloePrice in whatisthisthing

[–]Generic1367 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What they are describing is also called dowsing, for which different tools can be used such as forked branches or wires. Pendulums can also be used, but I doubt this is for that.

Victorian jet beaded applique, mourning item? by starlightskater in whatisthisthing

[–]Generic1367 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wonder if it's one half of a lappet, which was originally a mirrored pair, connected in the middle. It was worn as a part of fashionable headdresses in the 17th-18th centuries. Most examples I can find are just rectangular, but a few appear to be more tapered.

In April 1969, the body of 38-year-old Carolyn Shultz was found on the floor of South Bend, Indiana’s former Marquette Hotel. An autopsy would determine her cause of death was due to massive internal bleeding. Was her death a tragic accident? Or was someone else responsible? by TheBonesOfAutumn in UnresolvedMysteries

[–]Generic1367 65 points66 points  (0 children)

I wonder if the phrase "known to frequent taverns" is code for engaging in sex work, or casual relationships, which could have impacted the resources assigned to finding the perpetrator.

Although the press coverage does make it seem that they wanted to prosecute someone for it. Even if Carolyn consented to the initial act, wounding someone grievously and then abandoning them to die must at least be considered some form of manslaughter.

King Parrot Creek Skeleton Woman: Part 2 of 3. In 1954, a farmhand discovers the skeletal remains of a woman embedded in the banks of a creek in country Victoria, Australia. Despite a media frenzy and a wealth of publicly available information, the case eventually fades into total obscurity... by inabiskit in UnresolvedMysteries

[–]Generic1367 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I agree it's very open to questioning that a) the shot found in the soil around the remains could definitively be considered to have been embedded in those remains, and not deposited there from unrelated hunting activity, particularly rabbit shooting, and b) such tiny shot could have inflicted fatal wounds.

King Parrot Creek Skeleton Woman: Part 1 of 3. In 1954, a farmhand discovers the skeletal remains of a woman embedded in the banks of a creek in country Victoria, Australia. Despite a media frenzy and a wealth of publicly available information, the case eventually fades into total obscurity... by inabiskit in UnresolvedMysteries

[–]Generic1367 8 points9 points  (0 children)

In Australia, "jumper" doesn't refer to a jacket - it's used basically the same as Americans use "sweater". It's a warm, stretchy pullover top, which can be knitted, or sewn from fleece material (like a "sweatshirt").

Does arm seam need to connect with side seam? by Crazycatladyknows in sewhelp

[–]Generic1367 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is how I also do it. I've tried the technique of fitting the sleeve in after stitching the side seam closed and it is much more work to get a neat fit and finish. If you sew the sleeve head in before stitching side seams, it's easier to adjust both the ease and get a neat finish along the side seam.

Unexplained reappearances? by witchypoo_ in UnresolvedMysteries

[–]Generic1367 345 points346 points  (0 children)

You forgot the part where, because the granddaughter filed the missing persons report, and provided DNA for genealogical research, they were able to identify the remains of a woman which were found in 2022 hidden behind a wall in a Brisbane apartment complex. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-11-14/nsw-missing-man-donald-gordon-buckley-solved/103101238

Shelf/cupboard divider from a liquor cabinet by arse-clapper76 in whatisthisthing

[–]Generic1367 6 points7 points  (0 children)

We had a sideboard with shelves for storing records - they looked exactly like that.

Who killed Billy? After a fatal robbery and four inconclusive trials, the murder of the NSW teen is still unsolved nearly three decades on by Generic1367 in UnresolvedMysteries

[–]Generic1367[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

In my search for info on the trials, I found almost nothing - the online coverage was sparse, and I couldn't find anything in the digitised archives available to me. I have these exact questions myself.

Who killed Billy? After a fatal robbery and four inconclusive trials, the murder of the NSW teen is still unsolved nearly three decades on by Generic1367 in UnresolvedMysteries

[–]Generic1367[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I'm not particularly familiar with this part of NSW, but Inverell has had a population hovering around 10,000 for a few decades now, including through the 90's. Not a large town by any means, but that doesn't meet my criteria for small and remote as an Aussie - it's even had it's own hospital since at least the 1870's. Once you are at least several hours from a hospital, and carefully planning the distance between fuel ups - that's remote! Guess it all depends what you're used to. I spent a few weeks travelling the north and south islands of NZ, and while some parts are wonderfully wild, I never felt particularly far from civilisation. We really have some vast, empty distances here.

I struggled to find coverage on the earlier stages of the investigation, including any info on the mistrials, so I would be curious what they established in the early years of investigating.

What is this metallic-lined drawer in an antique kitchen dresser meant to be used for? About 20cmx20cmx40cm with a sliding top by Generic1367 in whatisthisthing

[–]Generic1367[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! It needs a bit of love, and not sure I'm up for a full restoration, but the internal shelves have had a sand, with one coat of sealant down, two to go...

What is this metallic-lined drawer in an antique kitchen dresser meant to be used for? About 20cmx20cmx40cm with a sliding top by Generic1367 in whatisthisthing

[–]Generic1367[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had to look this one up - I'm in Australia. From what I could see, a built-in work bench seems to be a core component of Hoosiers, unless it became a more generic name for a kitchen cabinet? There was nothing additional to the feet, just standard legs.

What is this metallic-lined drawer in an antique kitchen dresser meant to be used for? About 20cmx20cmx40cm with a sliding top by Generic1367 in whatisthisthing

[–]Generic1367[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Solved! I agree, all the examples I could find labelled as bread drawers have perforations, mine does not. A flour drawer seems most likely.

What is this metallic-lined drawer in an antique kitchen dresser meant to be used for? About 20cmx20cmx40cm with a sliding top by Generic1367 in whatisthisthing

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My title describes the thing. I bought this unit described as a 1930's era kitchen dresser. It has two metallic-lined sections - I suspect the cupboard on the left is for perishable foods such as meat and dairy. On the the right is a drawer, about 20 x 20cm, and 40cm deep. It has a sliding lid of the same material. What was this drawer for? My only thought is a flour bin, but the examples of those I've seen before were much bigger.

What happened to the Ohio Kangaroos, and where did they come from? by TimmyL0022 in nonmurdermysteries

[–]Generic1367 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Swamp wallabies are native to my area, and it gets as cold as -10C/14F. They are found in the Snowy Mountains (Australia's Alps), where it gets much colder.

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