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From: "Denise McMahon" <>
Subject: Re: [AUS-MELB] APOLOGY TO ALL
Date: Tue, 7 Aug 2001 22:20:16 +1000
References: <3.0.32.20010807192115.006e41d4@mail.aardvark.net.au>


Don't worry about it, it certainly doesn't bother me, in fact quite the
opposite. We down under, have one heck of a lot to be proud of, and do
remember -
Once upon a time we were from up over!!

regards
Denise
----- Original Message -----
From: "Patricia Jungwirth" <>
To: <>
Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2001 7:21 PM
Subject: Re: [AUS-MELB] APOLOGY TO ALL


> Hi,
>
> I've lived downunder all my life - and my ancestors have been in Oz since
> the 1850's - I certainly don't hate the expression "down under" - and I
> expect that most people I know would have absolutely no concern with the
> expression - perhaps those that have contacted you are of a special
> sensitive nature??
>
> anyhow
> good luck
>
> Robert
>
>
> At 08:21 AM 7/08/01 +0100, you wrote:
> >My sincere apologies to all... I have been advised that "down under" is a
> >term hated by most Australians... I had no idea... no offence intended.
> >This List is a great one, I had several responses to my query.... thank
you
> >to all who kindly responded
> >
> >Robin in England
> >
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