Aussie of the year

[Chris Henman]

Simon Haddon wrote:
> 
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Original Message <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
> 
> On 27/01/02, 9:19:50 AM, "Rod Ryan" <rodryan at pcug.org.au> wrote regarding
> Aussie of the year:
> 
> > Once again a sportsman! At least Pat Rafter has more going for him than
> > Kathy Freeman.
> 
> Come on now we wouldn't want to nominate someone that really performed
> good deeds for Australia out of the bottom of their heart with no care
> for anyone or anything else.  What about all the fire fighters or the
> people that spend their time helping street kids or the ones that provide
> meals for the homeless.
> 
> Na, give it to someone who doesn't really deserve it.
> 
> > Why isnt it someone like Andrew Tridgell? How is one nominated. You guys
> who
> > know him and live in Canberra maybe you can organise at least a
> nomination.
> > Rod Ryan

And is a resident of somewhere in the Carribean, for the purpose of
(non) taxation.
Oh yes, much more the significant wearer of the tag; certainly for the
current (non) incumbent of the Lodge.

Though I would querie why Rafter has anything more in his favour than Ms
Freeman.  At least she is a local.

Regards,
csh