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Re: Grand PRIX
« Reply #15 on: February 16, 2011, 09:54:19 AM »
The F1 Grand Prix should undoubtedly be kept as long as it continues to bring international exposure to Melbourne, which is vital to our tourism industry. Would be happy to see it moved to Phillip Island though, just so long as we don't lose it!
I don't care much for it, but you have to replace it with something I guess.
They could rebuild the Swagman and bring back Cabaret to the Masses. And don't forget "The Swagmans" world famous smorgasbords...mmmmm
If that doesn't fill the gap for Victorian tourism with the loss of the grand prix, then I don't know what will.

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Re: Grand PRIX
« Reply #16 on: February 16, 2011, 11:47:09 AM »
Classic.
My Dad(rip) played the floorshow at the Swagman for over ten years.7 nites a week.
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Re: Grand PRIX
« Reply #17 on: February 16, 2011, 01:56:35 PM »
Classic.
My Dad(rip) played the floorshow at the Swagman for over ten years.7 nites a week.
lol.
Thanks for listening.

That's brilliant Ox. It appears that a lot of staff there were long serving. Apparently the lead choreographer was there from day 1 until it burned down.
Wow they even had headline acts like Dr Hook and the Village People!  :rollin

Here is its wiki

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swagman_Restaurant

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Re: Grand PRIX
« Reply #18 on: February 16, 2011, 10:41:01 PM »
I'm not much of a fan and if it disappeared it wouldn't affect me one iota but F1 has a massive following in Europe. It does promote Melbourne and Australia over there.
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Re: Grand PRIX
« Reply #19 on: March 17, 2013, 05:10:49 PM »
He's completely 'Webbered' the start again lol!!!

Q2 and now currently 7th miles off the pace.  :lol
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Re: Grand PRIX
« Reply #20 on: March 17, 2013, 08:13:33 PM »
He's completely 'Webbered' the start again lol!!!

Q2 and now currently 7th miles off the pace.  :lol

Yep finished 6th. Choke choke whinge choke whinge. :lol :rollin :lol
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Re: Grand PRIX
« Reply #21 on: March 19, 2013, 12:56:32 PM »
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Where abouts gerks? We could go Nurburgring style M2, M7,M4. Or the Putty Rd would make for interesting driving. ;D