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André Brett

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Historians wanna talk like they got something to say | NZ & Australian history, politics, trains, music, sport, higher ed | He/him | Same handle on bluer skies

Perth | NZ | Melbourne
Joined February 2016
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2 years
Hard to believe it's been a full year since @svdweerden and I published this with @OtagoUniPress I'm truly grateful for all the kind comments and generous reviews. I hope it plays some part in a better transport future Still copies to be had here:
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RT @dr_wendym_RN: An important piece of NZ history great work @DrDreHistorian 🙏
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RT @RWLDproject: Well worth the read, everyone! 👏 to @DrDreHistorian #RailwayHistory 👇
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Also, it features two maps by @svdweerden!
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@AussieWirraway We need an inquiry into What The Hell Is Going On Here
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RT @sbaker1428: Good turnout for Pukekohe Station opening 🚂
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@statssstudent My condolences. I thought it was bad enough my grandmother was born in Huttapuna
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@statssstudent Sure. I was surprised actually. Thought you lived in Chch or Dunners
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RT @Leo_Puglisi6: People's Front of Judea takes on 'bold, new identity' with Judean People's Front rebrand
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RT @Leo_Puglisi6: gonna name my child Territory of Heard Island and McDonald Islands
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@fabiooreilly Damn right you should
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@nzsd @davejac The whole country should celebrate 1 July to commemorate Victoria being liberated from the yoke of NSW in 1851 and setting a good example for us all
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@nzsd @davejac Oh lmaooooo
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@nzsd @davejac The holiday is on Monday this year though
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@nzsd @davejac I would nominate Waitangi Day for myself but I believe it is my right as a New Zealander to get to observe all NZ holidays in addition to those of whatever country I reside in
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RT @MichelleArrow1: This x 1000. University executives have trashed the reputation of our universities, they’ve been hopeless advocates for…
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@danielneljack @rustie5555 Yeah I wouldn't have the first clue who from my graduating class is richest but I'd bet it's one who stayed on the Gold Coast and became a tradie and won a bunch of lucrative contracts
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@LewisHoldenNZ @nzsd @spadetcs3 Yup that’s the one I suggested, 1 December for our first public steam railway
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