We had a fantastic response to our last quiz and we thank everyone who entered. The winner was Phillip Island, of Phillip Island. For the record, the answers were as follows:
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Wilson Tuckey. A nation mourns.
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George Pell, Laurie Oakes and a crocodile. Andrew Wilkie, Rob Oakeshott and Adam Bandt were not given much television time. They were candidates.
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The picture shows Mark Latham. A Catherine Wheel is a firework which rotates at high speed, giving off lovely colours and sparks.
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True. Antony Green drives to work without the use of graphics.
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False. The photo does not show the Myer Music Bowl. It is Bob Katter holding a tray.
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The photos shows (L to r) Bill Shorten, Mark Arbib, Golden Staph, David Feeney, Herpes Simplex, Don Farrell, Karl Bitar and the H1N1 virus.
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True. The ABC has an exciting new series of promos. They feature people throwing themselves sideways; a metaphor for the meaninglessness of the human condition.
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The Ring Cycle by Wagner. It is an epic opera made up of four parts; Das Rheingold, Die Walkure, Siegfried and Gotterdmmerung. When performed in full it takes 15 hours, a fortnight less than an Australian election.
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False. At no stage of the federal election did the Widow Twankey come on stage saying ‘Now, where did I put my ETS?’ and all the children yell out ‘It’s behind you!’
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The NSW state government. As is. Where is. No roadworthy. Some rust.
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Kevin Rudd. While you were out Acme Plumbing called. Will have a quote for you by Thursday.
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Bill Heffernan. The others are the Cape Barren, the Canada, and the Grey.
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Incorrect. A witness protection programme sequesters persons in society, provides them with safety, cover and an income. The ALP Brains Trust is a highly respected body, doing vitally important work. There are no parallels of any kind.
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False. Climate change deniers are not a type of stocking.
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False. Rail Debacle is not the name of the company.
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True. John Howard encouraged people to invest in Telstra stock. It would be a great investment for mums and dads, he said, and the sale would benefit all Australians. Mr Howard was the Prime Minister.
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False. Dick Smith does not determine ABC broadcasting policy.
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False. John Elliott is not the host of Q and A. He is there to provide balance. If they have someone on the panel with professional expertise or a rational mind, they call John immediately.
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Docklands Stadium. Sick of mowing the lawn? Yearn for concrete? Hate design? This is a dream come true. Huge empty mausoleum, cls shps, trans. Room for pool.
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One Day Cricket. Result just in. Day night match at Lords. England 228 d Pakistan 179. Match due to start September 20th.