Post by pollyparrot on Nov 17, 2005 12:08:37 GMT 10
i was sent this and its soooo well done i have to send it ;D
A major earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale, has hit Australia
in the early hours of this morning, with the epicentre believed to be in the
South Eastern City of Ipswich.
Victims were seen wandering around aimlessly muttering,
strong swear words
The earthquake has completely decimated the area, leaving a damage bill
expected to exceed more than $3000.
Several priceless collections, including mementos from the Torana
Appreciation Society and the Ipswich Progress Hall, were destroyed in the
quake.
Three areas of historic burnt out cars were disturbed. Many locals were
woken well before their welfare cheques arrived.
Brisbane radio reported that hundreds of residents were confused and
bewildered, still trying to come to terms with the fact that something
interesting had happened in the area.
One resident - Tracy Sharon Smith, a 15-year-old mother of 5 said, "It
was such a shock, my little Chardonnay Mercedes came running into my
bedroom crying. My youngest two, Tyler-Morgan and Megan-Storm slept through it all.I was still shaking when I was watching Jerry Springer later in the morning".
The people of Ipswichare a resilient community and evidence of a full
recovery can already been seen, with looting, muggings and car crime
carrying on as normal.
The aid response from local charities has been swift. The Red Cross has
so far managed to ship 4,000 crates of Vegemite to the area to help the
stricken locals. Rescue workers are still searching through the rubble and
have found large quantities of personal belongings, which include
Centrelink booklets,Bronco tee shirts, Priceline jewellery and fine bone china from Go-Lo.
The Red Cross seeks to raise money for food and clothing, to be
air-dropped as parcels for those unfortunate to be caught up in this disaster.
Donations of clothing are in demand. Items most needed include baseball
caps; tracksuit tops (his and hers); flannelette shirts (female); white sport
socks; sturdy boots; and any other items usually sold in "Op" Shops.
Food parcels may be harder to come by, but are needed all the same.
Required foodstuffs include, Pluto Pups (Dagwood Dogs), doner kebabs,
McDonalds, KFC, ice cream and cans of UDL Bourbon and Coke; Passion Pop
and XXXX Bitter.
Charities are also accepting cash donations through any Liquorland
outlet. $0.25 buys a ball point pen for filling in compensation forms; $5.00 buys, chips, sausages, gherkins, crisps and blue fizzy drinks for a family of nine;
$10.00 will buy a packet of Winfield Blues 25s and a lighter to calm the
nerves of those affected.
Aid agencies have requested that no tents be sent into the affected
suburb, as the sight of posh housing is unfair on the population of the
neighbouring areas.[/b]
A major earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale, has hit Australia
in the early hours of this morning, with the epicentre believed to be in the
South Eastern City of Ipswich.
Victims were seen wandering around aimlessly muttering,
strong swear words
The earthquake has completely decimated the area, leaving a damage bill
expected to exceed more than $3000.
Several priceless collections, including mementos from the Torana
Appreciation Society and the Ipswich Progress Hall, were destroyed in the
quake.
Three areas of historic burnt out cars were disturbed. Many locals were
woken well before their welfare cheques arrived.
Brisbane radio reported that hundreds of residents were confused and
bewildered, still trying to come to terms with the fact that something
interesting had happened in the area.
One resident - Tracy Sharon Smith, a 15-year-old mother of 5 said, "It
was such a shock, my little Chardonnay Mercedes came running into my
bedroom crying. My youngest two, Tyler-Morgan and Megan-Storm slept through it all.I was still shaking when I was watching Jerry Springer later in the morning".
The people of Ipswichare a resilient community and evidence of a full
recovery can already been seen, with looting, muggings and car crime
carrying on as normal.
The aid response from local charities has been swift. The Red Cross has
so far managed to ship 4,000 crates of Vegemite to the area to help the
stricken locals. Rescue workers are still searching through the rubble and
have found large quantities of personal belongings, which include
Centrelink booklets,Bronco tee shirts, Priceline jewellery and fine bone china from Go-Lo.
The Red Cross seeks to raise money for food and clothing, to be
air-dropped as parcels for those unfortunate to be caught up in this disaster.
Donations of clothing are in demand. Items most needed include baseball
caps; tracksuit tops (his and hers); flannelette shirts (female); white sport
socks; sturdy boots; and any other items usually sold in "Op" Shops.
Food parcels may be harder to come by, but are needed all the same.
Required foodstuffs include, Pluto Pups (Dagwood Dogs), doner kebabs,
McDonalds, KFC, ice cream and cans of UDL Bourbon and Coke; Passion Pop
and XXXX Bitter.
Charities are also accepting cash donations through any Liquorland
outlet. $0.25 buys a ball point pen for filling in compensation forms; $5.00 buys, chips, sausages, gherkins, crisps and blue fizzy drinks for a family of nine;
$10.00 will buy a packet of Winfield Blues 25s and a lighter to calm the
nerves of those affected.
Aid agencies have requested that no tents be sent into the affected
suburb, as the sight of posh housing is unfair on the population of the
neighbouring areas.[/b]
