The Best of the
Northern Territory
26 January 2000
AUSTRALIA DAY
Congratulations to Mr Gustav Nossal - Australian of the Year - rewarded for his work in immunology.�
But spare a thought for a few of the unsuccessful nominees
Michael Wooldridge - for services to women
John Howard - for services to philanthropy
Peter Costello - for services to the unemployed
The NT Government - for leading the way for reconciliaton
Kim Beazley - for services to Jenny Craig
Pet lion devours lawyer - Northern Territory News (page 12)
Doesn't get much better than this does it.� All the lion left was a few bones and a pair of rubber boots.
Spraying halts Mozzie threat - Northern Territory News (also page 12)
The Darwin mosquito plague has been averted.� And without mandatory sentencing.� Apparently, the mosquitoes heard of the forthcoming invasion of US marines and knew when they were beat.�