anzac Crossword Puzzles
Reasons for celebration 2025-05-21
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- On this day, people enjoy stuffing, cranberry sauce and roast turkey
- People may enjoy challah or kugel on this day
- On the day of this festival, people enjoy eating mooncakes
- Special foods for this day may be panakam, neer mor or puri
- On __________ Day, you may eat a lot of heart-shaped foods
- When might people eat ladoo,pakoras and dry fruit
- Traditional foods for this day include matzo, maror and beitzah
- When would you eat hot cross buns and chocolate eggs
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- Under Cherry Blossom tree's,people gather around for a picnic of dango, sakura mochi and inari sushi
- There is a cookie that is named after this day that has a long shelf life
- Traditional food for this day may be dumplings, fish and noodles
- Traditional food for this day may be ssuk rice cake
- This day is when people may eat lots of lamingtons and meat pies
- During the ____ ceremony, people tend to enjoy root vegetables, kangaroo and bush plums
- You may enjoy a bowl of glutinous rice balls on the day of the _______ festival
- What is the day where people fast from dusk till dawn
16 Clues: People may enjoy challah or kugel on this day • When might people eat ladoo,pakoras and dry fruit • Traditional food for this day may be ssuk rice cake • When would you eat hot cross buns and chocolate eggs • What is the day where people fast from dusk till dawn • On the day of this festival, people enjoy eating mooncakes • ...
Collingwood Magpies 2022-07-28
Australian foods 2021-04-29
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- Fish is cooked and the potato is fried to make chips.
- comes from a plant and is served mostly on sandwiches and burgers.
- A mixture of coconut, golden syrup and oats. They were sent off with the soldiers when they went to war.
- A chocolate biscuit that you can have with a tea, coffee or hot chocolate.
- A pastry shell with a mince filling.
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- a chocolate powder that can be mixed with water or milk to make a chocolate drink or it can be sprinkled on cakes.
- a dessert made from egg whites.
- a dark brown paste made from various vegetables, yeast extract and spice additives.
- square of sponge cake covered in chocolate sauce or sometimes raspberry sauce and then covered in coconut.
- white bread with butter covered in hundreds and thousands.
- Served with breakfast, can be made in guacamole as a side dish to nachos.
- chicken topped with a tasty tomato sauce with melted cheese on top.
12 Clues: a dessert made from egg whites. • A pastry shell with a mince filling. • Fish is cooked and the potato is fried to make chips. • white bread with butter covered in hundreds and thousands. • comes from a plant and is served mostly on sandwiches and burgers. • chicken topped with a tasty tomato sauce with melted cheese on top. • ...
Jazz in Australia and New Zealand 2024-08-29
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- The first name of the Indigenous Australian musician who incorporated jazz elements into his music.
- The Australian city that hosts one of the country's biggest jazz festivals.
- The capital of New Zealand, known for its vibrant music and arts scene, including jazz.
- A term often associated with Australia, sometimes used in jazz compositions to evoke the vast, remote interior of the country.
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- An Australian city known for its annual jazz festival, attracting international artists.
- The last name of the Australian multi-instrumentalist James, known for his contributions to jazz.
- A city in New Zealand that hosts a prominent jazz festival each year.
- The last name of the Australian jazz musician Graeme, considered a pioneer of traditional jazz in Australia.
- The acronym representing the collaboration between Australian and New Zealand musicians, including in jazz.
- A nickname for someone from New Zealand, a country with a growing jazz scene.
10 Clues: A city in New Zealand that hosts a prominent jazz festival each year. • The Australian city that hosts one of the country's biggest jazz festivals. • A nickname for someone from New Zealand, a country with a growing jazz scene. • The capital of New Zealand, known for its vibrant music and arts scene, including jazz. • ...
Anzac Day 2022-04-26
4 Clues: what the soldiers did to save their country • a flower that represent the remembrance of death • what people do to owner the people how sacrificed • the food that the soldiers ate during their journey
First World War 2024-06-25
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- The First World War brought about the first need for mass-produced ____ masks.
- The Bolsheviks seized power in the Russian ____ Revolution.
- Bosnian Serb named Gavrilo ____ assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
- The German army successfully used poison gas for the first time against Allied troops at the Second Battle of ____.
- Before World War II, the events of 1914–1918 were generally known as the ____ War.
- The ____ of Nations was established to maintain world peace.
- The anniversary of the ____ landings, 25 April, is known as Anzac Day.
- Armistice of 11 ____ 1918 ended the First World War.
- Facing revolution in Germany, ____ Wilhelm II abdicated.
- The Arab ____ was the uprising of Arabs against the Ottoman Empire.
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- One million men were either wounded or killed in the Battle of ____, making it one of the deadliest battles in all of human history.
- Red ____ flowers represent consolation, remembrance and death.
- The ____ campaign comprised armed conflicts between the Russian Empire and the Ottoman Empire.
- First World War was a global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies (or Entente) and the ____ Powers.
- The Treaty of ____ was a peace treaty signed on 28 June 1919.
- Which city Peace Conference of 1919–1920 was held in?
- In April 1917, the ____ States entered the war on the Allied side.
17 Clues: Armistice of 11 ____ 1918 ended the First World War. • Which city Peace Conference of 1919–1920 was held in? • Facing revolution in Germany, ____ Wilhelm II abdicated. • The Bolsheviks seized power in the Russian ____ Revolution. • The ____ of Nations was established to maintain world peace. • The Treaty of ____ was a peace treaty signed on 28 June 1919. • ...
April Deligh 2024-02-28
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- an annual celebration that honors the achievements of the environmental movement and raises awareness of the need to protect Earths natural resources for future generations.
- PLACE to shop
- The Melbourne International *______* club taking place from the 27th of March to the 21st of April.
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- cafe located in
- sweet biscuit, popular in Australia and New Zealand, made using rolled oats, flour, sugar, butter (or margarine), golden syrup, baking soda, boiling water, and (optionally) desiccated coconut
- cafe located in
- The season where leaves are changing colors, the air is crisp, and the weather is perfect for outdoor activities
- Holiday celebrated by giving chocolate eggs
- An Astrological Earth Sign associated with the bull, known to be down to earth and at times stubborn
- special flower that is a symbol of both Remembrance and hope for a peaceful future.
10 Clues: PLACE to shop • cafe located in • cafe located in • Holiday celebrated by giving chocolate eggs • special flower that is a symbol of both Remembrance and hope for a peaceful future. • The Melbourne International *______* club taking place from the 27th of March to the 21st of April. • ...
Australia 2024-11-20
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- - Sacred sandstone monolith in the Northern Territory.
- - Informal term for an Australian person.
- - Living organism that forms the Great Barrier Reef.
- - Remote, sparsely populated inland area of Australia.
- - Smiling marsupial native to Rottnest Island.
- - Acronym for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps.
- - Spiny mammal that lays eggs.
- - Iconic marsupial that eats eucalyptus leaves.
- - Wind instrument invented by Aboriginal people.
- - Event in 1901 when Australia became a nation.
- - Australia’s vast treeless plain.
- - Landmark court case recognizing native land rights.
- - The island state of Australia.
- - Famous Australian spread made from yeast extract.
- - Egg-laying mammal with a duck-like bill.
- - Many early settlers were sent to Australia for crimes.
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- - The hemisphere Australia is located in.
- - Tree native to Australia and food source for koalas.
- - A sponge cake coated in chocolate and coconut.
- - Traditional hunting tool of Aboriginal Australians.
- - Australia’s longest river.
- - Australia’s capital city.
- - Popular sport played with a bat and ball.
- - The metal that sparked a rush in Victoria in the 1850s.
- - National symbol often seen on Australia’s coat of arms.
- Cook - Explorer who charted the east coast of Australia.
- - Reptile found in Australia’s northern waters.
- - Marsupial known for its burrowing habits.
- - Flightless bird featured on the Australian coat of arms.
- - Home to the famous Opera House.
30 Clues: - Australia’s capital city. • - Australia’s longest river. • - Spiny mammal that lays eggs. • - The island state of Australia. • - Home to the famous Opera House. • - Australia’s vast treeless plain. • - The hemisphere Australia is located in. • - Informal term for an Australian person. • - Egg-laying mammal with a duck-like bill. • ...
Clue 1 2025-03-21
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- style of dance at Loretta's
- common word for yogurt in south asia
- what Smyrna, Turkey is called today
- what was the name of the Commonwealth forces that fought in WW1
- first name of the president of France during WW1
- you don't want yours to bounce
- european country with the most UNESCO sites
- what Germany's home supply centers could phonetically be
- the most common piece of furniture in our home
- establishments Vienna is known for
- missing soviet symbol from Dillon's name
- a new form of mogging recently discovered
- key ingredient of Meggyleves
- house that Archduke Franz-ferdinand was a part of
- what relation did Tsar Nicholas II, Kaiser Wilhelm II, and King George V have?
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- largest city in Europe during WW1
- he is right _, isn't he
- the actual language family of Hungarian
- holiday that resulted in a day long truce during WW1
- what human quality was given to Austria Hungary and Turkey Today?
- weapon banned after WW1
- what England did to Russia
- river that divides the Black sea and Mediterranean
- something Dillon might ride on
- another word for chana
- it also means "a source of spiritual or intellectual inspiration" or to "hit or beat someone"
- a hotly contested supply center in the balkans
- something ____ associates
- a common first word in a sentence
29 Clues: another word for chana • he is right _, isn't he • weapon banned after WW1 • something ____ associates • what England did to Russia • style of dance at Loretta's • key ingredient of Meggyleves • you don't want yours to bounce • something Dillon might ride on • largest city in Europe during WW1 • a common first word in a sentence • establishments Vienna is known for • ...
The Landing at Gallipoli 2018-04-18
Australia 2024-09-12
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- Bird that cannot fly (3)
- Long-running soap opera (10)
- Giant red rock in the Outback (5)
- Large burrowing marsupial (6)
- Native dog (5)
- ______ Bradman, cricket legend (3)
- Indigenous people of Australia (10)
- Shane ______, great leg spinner (5)
- Popular yeast spread (8)
- Australian term for flip-flops (7)
- Traditional journey through the Outback (9)
- Iconic tree sleeper (7)
- Largest city (6)
- Slang term for outdoor grilling (6)
- Spiny, egg-laying mammal (7)
- Famous performing arts centre in Sydney (6,5)
- Capital city (8)
- Australia’s currency (6)
- Famous beach in Sydney (7)
- Fruit-eating bird (10)
- Sports league founded in 1896 (3)
- Wooden wind instrument (10)
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- Australia’s longest river (6)
- State where Melbourne is the capital (8)
- Curved, returning weapon (9)
- Constellation depicted on Australian flag (8,5)
- Nicole ______, Oscar-winning actress (6)
- Famous Australian beer brand (7)
- Major city known for its laneways (9)
- Capital of Queensland (9)
- Largest coral reef system (5,6)
- Dystopian film series (3,3)
- Australian public holiday on April 25 (5)
- Hopping marsupial (8)
- Australia’s island state (8)
- Northeastern state (10)
- Australian slang for afternoon (4)
- Remote, arid interior of Australia (7)
- Godfathers of Aussie rock music (4)
- Hugh ______, actor of Wolverine (7)
40 Clues: Native dog (5) • Largest city (6) • Capital city (8) • Hopping marsupial (8) • Fruit-eating bird (10) • Iconic tree sleeper (7) • Northeastern state (10) • Bird that cannot fly (3) • Popular yeast spread (8) • Australia’s currency (6) • Capital of Queensland (9) • Famous beach in Sydney (7) • Dystopian film series (3,3) • Wooden wind instrument (10) • Curved, returning weapon (9) • ...
World War I 2012-07-30
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- The side of the trench facing the enemy.(7)
- British Army shirt.(8)
- Artillery bombardment upon a small area. (3,7)
- The side of a trench farthest from the enemy.(7)
- A Royal Artillery corporal.(10)
- A large-scale attack on enemy positions.(4)
- Fungal infection of the foot caused by exposure to wet and cold.(6,4)
- The Royal Flying Corps.(3)
- Australian and New Zealand Army Corps.(5)
- Psychological disorder caused by prolonged exposure to combat.(5,5)
- Soldier who carried messages by hand.(6)
- Reinforced concrete machine-gun post.(7)
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- Conflict between different nations, states or groups.(3)
- Sack filled with earth from which defences were built.(7)
- Tank crew member responsible for managing the gears.(8)
- Military prison or detention centre.(10)
- Finned mortar bomb dropped from an aircraft.(6,7)
- Narrow trench, normally for communication, made by digging at an angle from the existing trench.(3)
- High-ranking staff officers.(5)
- A shell that failed to explode.(3)
- The territory between the two front lines.(2,4,4)
- A long, narrow ditch.(6)
- A truce during wartime.(9)
- A permanent unit of an army typically commanded by a colonel, split up into companies and squadrons.(8)
- Steel ejected from shell upon detonation.(8)
- Cloth band worn round the arm to identify a particular duty or function.(6)
26 Clues: British Army shirt.(8) • A long, narrow ditch.(6) • The Royal Flying Corps.(3) • A truce during wartime.(9) • A Royal Artillery corporal.(10) • High-ranking staff officers.(5) • A shell that failed to explode.(3) • Military prison or detention centre.(10) • Soldier who carried messages by hand.(6) • Reinforced concrete machine-gun post.(7) • ...
A-Z OF VERBS 2014-05-04
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- When camping you sometimes (L) a fire
- If you don't want to talk to someone you might (I) them
- You (B) a cake
- It is good to (P) in school events
- If you can't find something you may have to (S) for it
- Singers (R) music to make CD's
- When people come together they (U)
- People sometimes (M) in the ANZAC parade
- You have to (T) words into a computer
- If you see someone you know you may (W) to them
- If you loose something you have to (F) it
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- If you give up on something you (Q)
- Most clowns can (J)
- When you finish school you will (G)
- Something going quickly may (Z) past you
- Lawyers will say I (O) if they don't like something in court
- It is a teachers job to (E) you
- The magician usually makes his assistant (V)
- Soccer is a game where you (K) a ball
- When the teacher asks a question you (A)
- In baseball you (H) the ball with a bat
- Sometimes during your sleep you (D)
- When a baby is born you have to (N) it
- A radiographer will (X) broken bones
- You must (C) your food before you swallow it
- When you wake up in the morning you may (Y) and stretch
26 Clues: You (B) a cake • Most clowns can (J) • Singers (R) music to make CD's • It is a teachers job to (E) you • It is good to (P) in school events • When people come together they (U) • If you give up on something you (Q) • When you finish school you will (G) • Sometimes during your sleep you (D) • A radiographer will (X) broken bones • When camping you sometimes (L) a fire • ...
food galore 2021-08-31
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- bar
- poo
- also a color
- made from pigs
- the last of all food
- baking soda
- similar to coke but frozen
- made with potatoes
- a copy off m`n'm's
- you have in roast
- a common type of cake
- sausages in a dinner
- starts with straw
- goes in cereal
- it starts with corn
- you drink it
- a type of fudge
- famous for being disgusting
- sugar but brown
- similar to coke
- adults like to drink it
- a orange vegetable
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- biscuits for on Anzac day
- goes in sandwiches
- a type of spread
- the children's coffee
- a plane shaped lollie
- a yellow food you need to peel
- sweet
- made with corn
- can melt
- a cereal
- noodles
- McDonald's favorite food
- brown sugar but not brown
- similar to tortillas
- similar to apples
- a more healthy coke
- similar to tacos
- fish and chips
- beans that are baked
- the most favorite fruit
- lots and lots of food
- the name of the crossword
- often in dinner(it's white)
- a type of fish
- sweet and for birthdays
- turtles eat it on accident
- shaped like an egg fruit
- a nice hot food
- hard to eat a lot of it
- similar to chicken
52 Clues: bar • poo • sweet • noodles • can melt • a cereal • baking soda • also a color • you drink it • made with corn • made from pigs • fish and chips • a type of fish • goes in cereal • a nice hot food • a type of fudge • sugar but brown • similar to coke • a type of spread • similar to tacos • similar to apples • you have in roast • starts with straw • goes in sandwiches • made with potatoes • a copy off m`n'm's • ...
WORLD WAR ONE 2017-04-05
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- A fixed amount of a source often allocated when sources are limited
- When the army and military forces are given a high profile by the Government
- A virtue shown by soldiers to show strength and bravery under pressure
- The compulsory call-up of men for military service
- A psychological disturbanced caused by long exposure to warfare
- A position in which neither side can be seen victorious
- Persuasion to enlist, in the form of war flyers, posters and rallies
- A series of trenches from the Belgium coast to the Swiss border
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- A peace treaty, signifying a ceasefire and the end of the war
- Where the ANZACs landed on the 25th of Apil, 1915
- An abnormal condition that causes damages part of an organism
- When a country takes over new lands and makes them subject to their rule
- A sense of love and pride in one's nation
- The point in which the two oppositions met and where most of the fighting took place
- The alliance of Great Britain, France and the USSR
- The alliance of Bulgaria, the Ottoman Empire, Germany and Hungary
- An agreement between two or more countries to provide help if needed
- The number of people injured or dead
- Holes dug into the earth to provide protection for a soldier
- A sinificant acronym for the soldiers in Australian and New Zealand
20 Clues: The number of people injured or dead • A sense of love and pride in one's nation • Where the ANZACs landed on the 25th of Apil, 1915 • The alliance of Great Britain, France and the USSR • The compulsory call-up of men for military service • A position in which neither side can be seen victorious • Holes dug into the earth to provide protection for a soldier • ...
Australians at war 2020-07-23
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- front: what is life in the home country while wars being fraught aboard.
- is controlling or restricting the information that the public receives by banning certain topics in books, newspapers, movies, media ect.
- what is a foreign person or thing?
- what do you call a person killed or injured during war.
- what does Australia New Zealand Army Corps stand for?
- what is the beliefs that stronger and more powerful countries should rule over weaker ones.
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- what is the effort bu Hitler and the Nazis to eliminate all Jewish people in Europe. Over 6 million Jews were killed between 1941 and 1945
- what is an affectionate term for an Australian solider.
- what is an agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting?
- what is an agreement between two or more countries to support and defend each other during war?
- what do you call it when you are being forced by the government to enlist in the army.
- what is the Australian imperial force?
- what is a large-caliber guns used in warfare on land.
13 Clues: what is a foreign person or thing? • what is the Australian imperial force? • what is a large-caliber guns used in warfare on land. • what does Australia New Zealand Army Corps stand for? • what is an affectionate term for an Australian solider. • what do you call a person killed or injured during war. • ...
Touring To Australia 2014-05-25
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- of the fun things to visit in Western Australia are the _______________ because it is a unique dry piece of desert.
- ________________ in Australia is very green and beautiful and it is located near the eastern parts of Australia.
- get paid every _____________.
- always had to take caution around the ________________ when we would go on canoe trips.
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- ____________day, everyone celebrates the soldiers who fought in world war 2.
- There is a _________ near the island that walk around the beach in search of fish and they are very friendly.
- tried to put _____________spread on my toast and realised it was an acquired taste and didn't enjoy the flavour.
- I was sitting on the ______________ this morning enjoying my tea and breakfast.
- must never forget that the ______________ where considered the first people to live in Australia before the British inhabited it.
9 Clues: get paid every _____________. • ____________day, everyone celebrates the soldiers who fought in world war 2. • I was sitting on the ______________ this morning enjoying my tea and breakfast. • always had to take caution around the ________________ when we would go on canoe trips. • ...
ANZAC Vocabulary Words Week 1 2025-04-24
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- The way things are or the environment around you.
- Very strong or powerful.
- To draw or pull something towards you, like when something is interesting or exciting.
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- When something lasts a long time.
- Things like food, water, and tools that people need for work or survival.
- When something is completely filled with water or liquid.
- A big fight or disagreement between people or countries.
- Being brave, even when something is scary or hard.
- To strongly dislike something.
- When there’s not much space, and people or things are squashed together.
10 Clues: Very strong or powerful. • To strongly dislike something. • When something lasts a long time. • The way things are or the environment around you. • Being brave, even when something is scary or hard. • A big fight or disagreement between people or countries. • When something is completely filled with water or liquid. • ...
Australians at war 2020-07-23
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- what is an agreement between two or more countries to support and defend each other during war?
- front: what is life in the home country while wars being fraught aboard.
- what does Australia New Zealand Army Corps stand for?
- what is the effort bu Hitler and the Nazis to eliminate all Jewish people in Europe. Over 6 million Jews were killed between 1941 and 1945
- what is an affectionate term for an Australian solider.
- what is a large-caliber guns used in warfare on land.
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- is controlling or restricting the information that the public receives by banning certain topics in books, newspapers, movies, media ect.
- what is the beliefs that stronger and more powerful countries should rule over weaker ones.
- what do you call it when you are being forced by the government to enlist in the army.
- what is an agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting?
- what is a foreign person or thing?
- what do you call a person killed or injured during war.
- what is the Australian imperial force?
13 Clues: what is a foreign person or thing? • what is the Australian imperial force? • what does Australia New Zealand Army Corps stand for? • what is a large-caliber guns used in warfare on land. • what do you call a person killed or injured during war. • what is an affectionate term for an Australian solider. • ...
Australians in World War 1 2025-04-29
4 Clues: The act of signing up to be a solider in the army. • When people are made to join the army, even if they don't want to. • Efforts to get people to join the army by using posters and speeches • The name of the army group made up of soldiers from Australia and New Zealnd
Kiwi Identity Crossword 2025-02-15
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- – Natural landforms that erupt with lava, such as those found in the Taupō Volcanic Zone.
- – The place where the Treaty of Waitangi was signed in 1840, establishing a partnership between Māori and the British Crown.
- – A national symbol often flown at public buildings and events.
- – A major New Zealand industry, producing products like milk, cheese, and butter.
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- – The indigenous people of New Zealand, whose culture and language play a key role in Kiwi identity.
- – A native New Zealand tree, known for its bright red flowers and often referred to as the “Christmas tree.”
- – The name for the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, known for their role in WWI.
- – The sport where New Zealand is famously successful, especially in the Rugby World Cup.
- of the Rings – The famous film series set in New Zealand, directed by Peter Jackson.
9 Clues: – A national symbol often flown at public buildings and events. • – A major New Zealand industry, producing products like milk, cheese, and butter. • of the Rings – The famous film series set in New Zealand, directed by Peter Jackson. • – The name for the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, known for their role in WWI. • ...
Haasini's Crossword-ANZAC Day 2022-04-27
7 Clues: Dig a what? • The British what? • pronoun is allies • they fought in war • its a type of flower and is red • an agreement to stop fighting for a certain time • A person who has had an experience in a particular field
The War at Sea part 2 2022-03-31
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- a naval battle which took place on the 31st of May 1916
- bombs dropped into water that explode at certain depths
- heavily armed warships disguised as supply ships that lured enemy U-boats before firing upon them
- the name of the Australian and New Zealand Army forces in WW1
- the surname of the German Admiral who was in charge of the German navy as of Janaury 1916
- in the early stages of the war Germany use of submarine warfare was...
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- the tactic where you stop the enemy being able to able to get supplies in or out of somewhere
- a type of submarine used by Germany in WW1
- the situation in which neither side can win
- the product used to boost crop yields and nutrition which blockade stopped Britain and Germany receiving as much as they needed
- British passenger liner that was sunk by German U-boat which resulted in over 1000 deaths including 128 Americans
- the system of supply ships sailing close together in large groups protected by warships
12 Clues: a type of submarine used by Germany in WW1 • the situation in which neither side can win • a naval battle which took place on the 31st of May 1916 • bombs dropped into water that explode at certain depths • the name of the Australian and New Zealand Army forces in WW1 • in the early stages of the war Germany use of submarine warfare was... • ...
An Unexpected Hero Crossword Puzzle 2023-11-28
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- One of the boys in Matt's class starting with R
- A graveyard for soldiers
- One of the girls in Matt's class who has a crush on him
- One of the girls in Matt's class who shares the hobby of stargazing with Matt
- One of Matt's very big fears
- A grumpy and old character
- Someone who saves the day mainly in cartoons
- Something or someone you were expecting that starts with U
- A classmate of Matt's who isn't usually mentioned
- A real person who is also a relative of Matt
- The main character
- Something Matt has when he is nervous
- One of the key themes in the story
- An event that happens on April 25th which is related to war
- A good quality that you can have where you aren't afraid to do things
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- A place usually in the countryside where you plant crops and keep animals
- Someone you are close to but not the closest
- One of the boys in Matt's class starting with P
- Legends and other writing that can be written down into books or told and pasted down to future generations
- Someone who doesn't believe in war
- One of the main settings in the story
- A big activity that usually takes a long time to complete
- Something that helps Matt overcome his fear
- Something that each family and culture has that is unique
- An activity that Matt and Susan both love
25 Clues: The main character • A graveyard for soldiers • A grumpy and old character • One of Matt's very big fears • Someone who doesn't believe in war • One of the key themes in the story • One of the main settings in the story • Something Matt has when he is nervous • An activity that Matt and Susan both love • Something that helps Matt overcome his fear • ...
Year 9 Exam 2025-11-14
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- / Paris landmark that served as fortress, palace, and museum
- / Media used to influence public opinion during WWI
- / M.A.I.N. cause referring to pride in one’s nation
- / Space that has meaning and value to people
- Front / Main line of combat between Germany and France
- / Country that changed sides early in World War I
- / German submarines that threatened Allied shipping
- Princip / Assassin whose actions sparked World War I
- / M.A.I.N. cause referring to competition for colonies
- / City targeted in the Gallipoli campaign
- / Campaign involving Australian and New Zealand troops in 1915
- / French word for alliance between France and its allies
- / Country invaded by Germany to reach France
- River / Melbourne river associated with spiritual interconnection
- Man’s Land / Area between opposing trenches
- Ferdinand / Austrian heir whose assassination triggered the war
- / Melbourne stadium demonstrating economic interconnection
- / Defensive system widely used on the Western Front
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- / Process of signing men up to fight in war
- /Year World War I began, in 19--
- shock / Psychological condition affecting soldiers in the trenches
- / Activity that brings overseas and interstate visitors, creating cultural and economic interconnections
- / Links between people and places
- / Physical location without meaning attached
- / M.A.I.N. cause referring to the build-up of armed forces
- Cross Station / Melbourne transport hub demonstrating physical interconnection
- / M.A.I.N. cause referring to agreements between countries for mutual defense
- Lane / Melbourne laneway demonstrating historical interconnection
- / Acronym for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps
29 Clues: /Year World War I began, in 19-- • / Links between people and places • / City targeted in the Gallipoli campaign • / Process of signing men up to fight in war • Man’s Land / Area between opposing trenches • / Space that has meaning and value to people • / Physical location without meaning attached • / Country invaded by Germany to reach France • ...
Year 9 Exam Revision 2025-11-14
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- cause referring to the build-up of armed forces
- for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps
- cause referring to pride in one’s nation
- Front/Main line of combat between Germany and France
- that has meaning and value to people
- cause referring to agreements between countries for mutual defense
- World War I began
- Man’s Land/Area between opposing trenches
- River/Melbourne river associated with spiritual interconnection
- cause referring to competition for colonies
- system widely used on the Western Front
- used to influence public opinion during WWI
- between people and places
- landmark that served as fortress, palace, and museum
- Cross Station/Melbourne transport hub demonstrating physical interconnection
- that changed sides early in World War I
- Ferdinand/Austrian heir whose assassination triggered the war
- shock/Psychological condition affecting soldiers in the trenches
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- purpose of the Sportsmen’s 1000 poster
- involving Australian and New Zealand troops in 1915
- targeted in the Gallipoli campaign
- stadium demonstrating economic interconnection
- that brings overseas and interstate visitors, creating cultural and economic interconnections
- invaded by Germany to reach France
- submarines that threatened Allied shipping
- Princip/Assassin whose actions sparked World War I
- Lane/Melbourne laneway demonstrating historical interconnection
- location without meaning attached
- word for alliance between France and its allies
29 Clues: World War I began • between people and places • location without meaning attached • targeted in the Gallipoli campaign • invaded by Germany to reach France • that has meaning and value to people • purpose of the Sportsmen’s 1000 poster • system widely used on the Western Front • that changed sides early in World War I • cause referring to pride in one’s nation • ...
Aotearoa Autumn 2025-03-09
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- A piece of clothing you wrap around your neck to keep warm in Autumn.
- A large, orange vegetable often used for roasting or making soup in Autumn.
- A large outdoor fire, often lit to celebrate Autumn festivals like Guy Fawkes.
- A sweet potato that’s harvested in Autumn and used in hearty meals.
- A thick mist that often appears on cool Autumn mornings, especially in rural areas.
- The time of year when crops like apples, grapes, and kiwifruit are gathered.
- A crunchy fruit that’s ripe and ready to pick in Autumn, especially in Hawke’s Bay.
- A waterproof jacket you wear to stay dry during Autumn showers.
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- The gusty weather that blows leaves off trees and makes flying kites fun.
- A native flax plant used by Māori for weaving, often gathered in Autumn.
- A type of fungus that grows in damp, cool weather, especially in forests.
- A tool you use to stay dry during Autumn rain showers.
- When birds like the godwit fly to warmer places for the winter.
- A native bird with a white tuft under its chin, often seen feeding on Autumn flowers.
- Day, An Autumn holiday where Kiwis remember war heroes with dawn services and poppies.
- A warm knitted piece of clothing worn in cooler Autumn weather.
16 Clues: A tool you use to stay dry during Autumn rain showers. • When birds like the godwit fly to warmer places for the winter. • A warm knitted piece of clothing worn in cooler Autumn weather. • A waterproof jacket you wear to stay dry during Autumn showers. • A sweet potato that’s harvested in Autumn and used in hearty meals. • ...
Iconic Australian Foods 2020-05-19
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- Bread - a piece of bread with butter and 100’s & 1000’s.
- - A chocolate biscuit with a creamy chocolate filling covered in chocolate.
- Gaytime - and typical aussie ice-cream topped with chocolate and sweet crumbs.
- - a natural fat veggie with a massive seed in the middle.
- - A true aussie bbq would normally have sausages, steak and burgers.
- - a dessert with a gooey marshmallow texture topped with whipped cream and fruit.
- Parmigiana - A chicken breast coated in breadcrumbs then a thick layer of tomato past on top, topped with ham and cheese then baked
- and chips - a battered or crumbed bit of spanish mackerel or if in VIC a piece of flake (gummy Shark) with some chips made of deep fried potato.
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- - a vanilla sponge cake coated in chocolate and shredded coconut.
- Pie - a pie filled with hot beef mince and sauce inside a puff pastry bowl with a lid.
- Bikkies - a Australian cookie made out of oats, maple syrup etc
- - an Australian fish with a silver shimmer all around its body, a barramundi is a table fish and is very expensive.
12 Clues: Bread - a piece of bread with butter and 100’s & 1000’s. • - a natural fat veggie with a massive seed in the middle. • Bikkies - a Australian cookie made out of oats, maple syrup etc • - a vanilla sponge cake coated in chocolate and shredded coconut. • - A true aussie bbq would normally have sausages, steak and burgers. • ...
Sydney Facts 2014-12-30
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- Arrived in Botany Bay 1788.
- A Sydney bridge given its current name on Remembrance Day in 1998 to honour the memory of the soldiers who served in World War I.
- A famous beach opened to the public on 9 June 1882.
- Carries over 14 million passengers each year in and around Sydney.
- Conducted in Sydney since 1837 is the oldest continuously-conducted annual sailing regatta in the world.
- If all the shells on the Sydney Opera House were combined, they would form a perfect ______.
- Building built in 1898 when Sydney was in a severe recession and threatened with demolition in 1959, also named to commemorate the Queen of England's Diamond Jubilee in 1897.
- Sydney will host the 2015 _______ World Cup.
- A 9 times swimming Olympic Medalist born in Sydney 1982.
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- World renowned architect of the Sydney Opera House.
- Spider usually found within a 100 km radius of Sydney.
- In May and June 1942 the Japanese attacked Sydney Harbour in these.
- Tallest structure in Sydney CBD and opened in 1981.
- Just outside of Sydney a famous festival held in Corbett Gardens, Bowral.
- Famous annual Boxing day Yacht race.
- Local nickname for the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
- Sydney born comedian and actor went on to star as Mick "Crocodile" Dundee in a 1986 film.
- Currently serving third term as Lord Mayor of Sydney.
- Large numbers of immigrant miners poured into Sydney in the 1850's for this.
- The oldest street in the whole of Australia.
20 Clues: Arrived in Botany Bay 1788. • Famous annual Boxing day Yacht race. • Sydney will host the 2015 _______ World Cup. • The oldest street in the whole of Australia. • Local nickname for the Sydney Harbour Bridge. • World renowned architect of the Sydney Opera House. • Tallest structure in Sydney CBD and opened in 1981. • A famous beach opened to the public on 9 June 1882. • ...
Aftermath of WW1 (and some other things) 2025-04-28
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- The League of Nations believed that cooperation would result in collective...?
- A cause that has an immediate affect
- ANC stands for 'African National' what?
- Which country entered both World Wars comparatively late?
- The Western Front of WW1 was defined by what sort of warfare?
- Imagery and wording designed to convince people of a certain belief
- South African leader who fought against apartheid: Nelson who?
- What system of government were Britain, France and Germany in WW1?
- This region of Germany was demilitarised after WW1
- Soviet leader with a massive moustache
- Leader of the Nazis, had silly moustache
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- The 14 Points for Peace were written by Woodrow who?
- This multinational group was a __ of Nations
- The system of segregation in South Africa, fought against by Nelson Mandela
- British leader in WW2 who also came up with the idea for the Gallipoli campaign
- The country whose invasion was a trigger cause for WW1
- Which former empire was overthrown by Communists?
- Poland and Latvia gained what after WW1?
- Russia had to leave the war early because they were having a what?
- What was the name given to Kiwi and Aussie soldiers in both world wars?
- The location where peace terms with Germany were decided
- Germany was barred from seeking alliance with what nation after WW1?
- What was declared at 11 o'clock on the 11th November?
- Germany, Austria and Turkey were what sort of powers in WW1?
24 Clues: A cause that has an immediate affect • Soviet leader with a massive moustache • ANC stands for 'African National' what? • Poland and Latvia gained what after WW1? • Leader of the Nazis, had silly moustache • This multinational group was a __ of Nations • Which former empire was overthrown by Communists? • This region of Germany was demilitarised after WW1 • ...
World War 1 2020-07-23
3 Clues: what is a foreign person or thing? • what is the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps calld? • what is the abbreviation for the Australian Imperial Force
Charlie's AUSTRALIAN Crossword Puzzle 2015-02-15
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- it is a Weapon that you throw and it comes back
- Current Prime Minister os Australia
- Koalas eats it
- Austalians call it Watttyl
- a group of states with a central government but independence in internal affairs
- The largest city in Australia
- It has a blue tongue it is a Reptile
- Voted Greatest City of the world
- They are found in Rivers and Dams
- the Richest person in Australia
- Highest City in the Northen Territory
- It can not fly and it can not walk backwards
- It is white it starts with C it has the word camel in it
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- Capital of Australia
- It is a Very Fluffy Animal It Eats Eucalyptas leaves
- it allows you to travel by plane
- Its a little pond
- coach of Collingwood
- It lives in Tasmania people call it Devil
- it means on the mountins
- to work hard on Schoolwork or Homework
- You wear it on ANZAC Day
- his last name is Neill He is an Australian Soccer player
- the position or statas of being a citizen of a particular country
- it describes a shrub
- Slang for Barbaque
- He is on the $50 dollar note
- City capital of Western Australia
- it is the talles of all flowering plants
- The Famous King Island Cheese comes from there
- it means big rock and it is found in the center of Australia
31 Clues: Koalas eats it • Its a little pond • Slang for Barbaque • Capital of Australia • coach of Collingwood • it describes a shrub • it means on the mountins • You wear it on ANZAC Day • Austalians call it Watttyl • He is on the $50 dollar note • The largest city in Australia • the Richest person in Australia • it allows you to travel by plane • Voted Greatest City of the world • ...
Charlie's AUSTRALIAN Crossword Puzzle 2015-02-15
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- it is a Weapon that you throw and it comes back
- Current Prime Minister os Australia
- Koalas eats it
- Austalians call it Watttyl
- a group of states with a central government but independence in internal affairs
- The largest city in Australia
- It has a blue tongue it is a Reptile
- Voted Greatest City of the world
- They are found in Rivers and Dams
- the Richest person in Australia
- Highest City in the Northen Territory
- It can not fly and it can not walk backwards
- It is white it starts with C it has the word camel in it
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- Capital of Australia
- It is a Very Fluffy Animal It Eats Eucalyptas leaves
- it allows you to travel by plane
- Its a little pond
- coach of Collingwood
- It lives in Tasmania people call it Devil
- it means on the mountins
- to work hard on Schoolwork or Homework
- You wear it on ANZAC Day
- his last name is Neill He is an Australian Soccer player
- the position or statas of being a citizen of a particular country
- it describes a shrub
- Slang for Barbaque
- He is on the $50 dollar note
- City capital of Western Australia
- it is the talles of all flowering plants
- The Famous King Island Cheese comes from there
- it means big rock and it is found in the center of Australia
31 Clues: Koalas eats it • Its a little pond • Slang for Barbaque • Capital of Australia • coach of Collingwood • it describes a shrub • it means on the mountins • You wear it on ANZAC Day • Austalians call it Watttyl • He is on the $50 dollar note • The largest city in Australia • the Richest person in Australia • it allows you to travel by plane • Voted Greatest City of the world • ...
Australia Scavenger Hunt 2020-12-10
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- national landmark that represents their devotion to the arts
- Aboriginal wooden instrument than makes a unique sound
- common type of livestock
- major health concern of Australians
- mean years of schooling
- honors the armed forces and war dead
- Aboriginal belief that ancestors sang the land and living things into being
- island state off the south coast
- required to do this beginning at the age of 18
- koala, kangaroo, wallaby, possum
- Australia is the ___ largest country
- 75% of Australians work in this type of industry
- official name, ____ of Australia
- a typical home is _____ stories high
- major tourist site of Australia
- Christmas occurs in this season
- first Aboriginal person to compete in the Olympics for Australia
- 89% of the people live in these
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- home to more than 4,000 types of coral
- all Australians have access to ___ services called Medicare
- Australian cuisine is a blend of European and __ foods
- most popular sport of Australia
- many early settlers of Australia were soldier or ____
- remote and undeveloped area of Australia
- title of the head of the government
- major form of transportation
- a desert of Australia
- claimed Australia for Great Britain
- percent of their land that is arable
- requirement of school children
- currency
- major city of Australia
- popular team sport, very rough
- located in the upper left of their flag
- average age of someone for their first marriage
35 Clues: currency • a desert of Australia • mean years of schooling • major city of Australia • common type of livestock • major form of transportation • requirement of school children • popular team sport, very rough • most popular sport of Australia • major tourist site of Australia • Christmas occurs in this season • 89% of the people live in these • island state off the south coast • ...
Ian's crossword :D 2024-09-25
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- A small amount of people in control of a government, group or organisation.
- A ______ is a book coming after the first one.
- The ________ era was when dinosaurs existed. Some periods include the Triassic, Jurassic, and the Cretaceous.
- ________ is a cancer of your blood forming tissues.
- This is found in leaves to make it green.
- We do this on the 11th of November and ANZAC day.
- If you come ___________ on a race, you come second last.
- A person who has a lack of empathy.
- To ___________ is to work together.
- This is a behaviour which includes attacking or hurting someone.
- The study of muscles.
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- _________ is when there is a destruction of red blood cells.
- You wear this to school.
- An insect with up to 750 legs.
- A type of golden coffin used in Egypt, Rome, and Greece.
- A ________ is someone who is new at something.
- An underlying foundation of a building.
- Having a lack of erythroblasts.
- People who are _______ intolerant cannot eat milk.
- If something is __________, then there is one colour or black and white.
- You use a ______ to clean the floor.
- This is a type of emotive language, where you say a noun is something else=, unlike a simile.
- This is a detailed examination of something.
- This is similar to diabetes,where your glucose level is lower than its original standard.
- The state of being alone.
25 Clues: The study of muscles. • You wear this to school. • The state of being alone. • An insect with up to 750 legs. • Having a lack of erythroblasts. • A person who has a lack of empathy. • To ___________ is to work together. • You use a ______ to clean the floor. • An underlying foundation of a building. • This is found in leaves to make it green. • ...
ww1: terms, names, and tactics 2022-03-29
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- a battle fought by ANZAC, British, and French troops against the Ottomans.
- a passenger ship carrying shells and ammunition to the western front, and was sunk, killing 1,198-1,195 people. 128-123 of those were Americans.
- the heir, shot dead who set off the events of WW1 in the making.
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- An important general of France, who conducted the Macedonian campaign, collapsing the Southern Front
- a type of 420-mm (16.5-inch) howitzer that was first used by the German army to bombard Belgian and French forts during World War I.
- one of the main conflicts of ww1, where the Russian citizens rebelled against the monarchy.
- A type of French bomber, stayed in service for many years.
- A type of build where soldiers fought and stayed, and set the tone for much of the war.
8 Clues: A type of French bomber, stayed in service for many years. • the heir, shot dead who set off the events of WW1 in the making. • a battle fought by ANZAC, British, and French troops against the Ottomans. • A type of build where soldiers fought and stayed, and set the tone for much of the war. • ...
Medieval Medicine 2023-03-18
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- A disease commonly spread by mosquitoes
- An alcoholic beverage made of grapes used in medieval times as antiseptic
- The medieval practice of slitting an artery or vein to bleed out infected blood
- The name of a surgery that involves removing a body part
- A small parasitic, blood sucking creature that was believed to improve blood circulation.
- A kind of plant usually used to garnish a dish that was believed to prevent people from getting sick
- A cloudy area in the eye that was and is still removed in surgeries today
- The doctor known for wearing a birdlike mask
- A medieval surgery involving using a trepan on the skull
- A religious place with monks people would go when sick to be healed
- Fly larvae that were used to remove necrotized skin
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- Something people would do to ask god to heal them
- What can happen to a wound if it is not taken care of or gets infested with bacteria
- A vegetable usually put on sausage sandwiches believed to repel the plague
- A cabbage like vegetable put in most "potions" used for anaesthesia
- A giant sickness that swept through Europe
- A religious woman who tended to the sick and wounded
- A medieval way of repenting for your sins by not eating so you wont get sick
- A type of doctor that was known for performing bloodletting
- A red flower associated with ANZAC day that was used as a herbal treatment in medieval Europe.
20 Clues: A disease commonly spread by mosquitoes • A giant sickness that swept through Europe • The doctor known for wearing a birdlike mask • Something people would do to ask god to heal them • Fly larvae that were used to remove necrotized skin • A religious woman who tended to the sick and wounded • The name of a surgery that involves removing a body part • ...
ANZAC day crossword 2022-04-27
5 Clues: to risk your own life • front the _______________ • a person who has had long experience • a long narrow depression on seafloor • a formal agreement of warring parties to stop fight
BRIDGES 2013-09-17
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- The Sydney Harbour Bridge is an example of what type of bridge?
- In an arch bridge the force is distributed from the centre of the beam to what parts?
- This is the strongest basic shape used in the construction of many bridges.
- The Sydney ANZAC Bridge is an example of what type of bridge?
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- What is the 4 letter name starting with a B of the horizontal stretch between abutments?
- The name of the strong triangular frameworks that many bridges use for support.
- These types of bridges have all their strength in a beam that holds a lever or hinge at a right angle.
- Starting with a P, what do you call the objects that span between the abutments and support the bridge by diverting force to the ground.
- Suspension bridges get all their strength from these long 'string like' joiners.
- Many bridges have either a trapezoidal or H shaped cross section. Starting with a G what is this feature called?
10 Clues: The Sydney ANZAC Bridge is an example of what type of bridge? • The Sydney Harbour Bridge is an example of what type of bridge? • This is the strongest basic shape used in the construction of many bridges. • The name of the strong triangular frameworks that many bridges use for support. • ...
ww1: terms, names, and tactics 2022-03-29
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- the heir, shot dead who set off the events of WW1 in the making.
- one of the main conflicts of ww1, where the Russian citizens rebelled against the monarchy.
- a type of 420-mm (16.5-inch) howitzer that was first used by the German army to bombard Belgian and French forts during World War I.
- An important general of France, who conducted the Macedonian campaign, collapsing the Southern Front
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- a battle fought by ANZAC, British, and French troops against the Ottomans.
- a passenger ship carrying shells and ammunition to the western front, and was sunk, killing 1,198-1,195 people. 128-123 of those were Americans.
- A type of French bomber, stayed in service for many years.
- A type of build where soldiers fought and stayed, and set the tone for much of the war.
8 Clues: A type of French bomber, stayed in service for many years. • the heir, shot dead who set off the events of WW1 in the making. • a battle fought by ANZAC, British, and French troops against the Ottomans. • A type of build where soldiers fought and stayed, and set the tone for much of the war. • ...
WWI Revision 2024-05-08
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- What was the name of the battle that resulted in a long, bloody stalemate on the Western Front?
- Which country declared war on Germany, leading to Britain's entry into World War I?
- What was the name of the British naval base in Scotland that was home to the Grand Fleet during World War I?
- Alliance including Russia.
- The treaty that formally ended World War I?
- What event triggered the outbreak of World War I?
- What was the name of the series of trenches that stretched across France?
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- Which country withdrew from the war in 1917
- The name of the battle in 1916 where British forces suffered heavy casualties on the first day.
- The name of the British passenger liner sunk by a German submarine in 1915.
- What was the name of the German military commander during World War I?
- What was the name of the largest naval battle of World War I? Answer:
- What was the name of the plan developed by Germany to quickly defeat France before turning to face Russia?
- was the name of the telegram sent by Germany to Mexico, proposing an alliance against the United States? Answer: Zimmerman
- two countries were engaged in the first conflict of World War I? Answer: Austria, Serbia
- The nickname for the soldiers who led the attack at Gallipoli.
- The country invaded during the Gallipoli campaign.
17 Clues: Alliance including Russia. • Which country withdrew from the war in 1917 • The treaty that formally ended World War I? • What event triggered the outbreak of World War I? • The country invaded during the Gallipoli campaign. • The nickname for the soldiers who led the attack at Gallipoli. • What was the name of the largest naval battle of World War I? Answer: • ...
2025 Awards puzzle 2025-10-20
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- I'm an Aussie bird with a laugh so loud, you'll hear me chuckle above the crowd.
- I'm a bushranger, bold and brave, my iron armour was my grave.
- They wore the chains, they built the land, sent from Britain's harsh command.
- I am the spirit of the land, First People's stories told firsthand.
- Vincent Lingiari led the walk off still, for equal pay at ____ ___.
- In Canberra I sit, make laws in my hall, where leaders meet to serve us all.
- In 1788, ships came to shore, with Captain Phillips and many more.
- On Anzac Day we pause and pray, to honour those who gave up their days.
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- From Adelaide to Darwin I stretch and run, a track for a very famous train.
- This metal brought me shining fame, Bendigo and Ballarat - remember my name.
- I'm soil so red and vast with rock and sky, Uluru is where my heart does lie.
- When jobs were few and hopes ran dry, hard years beneath a hungry sky - the _____.
- My face is on the five dollar note, a Queen who ruled with royal will.
- I'm curved and fly back to you, an ancient tool that old but true.
- In 1967, voices strong, said counting all was right not wrong.
- My sails are white, I stand by the sea, a symbol of Sydney - what could I be?
16 Clues: I'm a bushranger, bold and brave, my iron armour was my grave. • In 1967, voices strong, said counting all was right not wrong. • I'm curved and fly back to you, an ancient tool that old but true. • In 1788, ships came to shore, with Captain Phillips and many more. • I am the spirit of the land, First People's stories told firsthand. • ...
World War 1 Crossword 2017-04-05
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- A very useful weapon, but its mechanical unreliability limited it's use.
- Australian and New Zealand forces.
- The name used for rifles that could be set up at random - used by the ANZAC's when they were evacuating Gallipoli.
- A small town in Northen Belgium that was a focus in the war.
- The place where world war 1 was fought - France + Belgium.
- The Australian Prime Minister who called for conscription.
- What World War 1 was called at that period in time.
- Germany,Austria-Hungary and Italy's alliance.
- A cause of world war 1 - People were strong supporters of their country.
- Germans used these in an air raid against England in 1915, but were eventually replaced by multi-engine bomber planes.
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- Germany introduced this gas in April 1915.
- A British ship that was sunk by German submarines which had 128 Americans on it.
- There was a naval attack through this place in March 1915.
- The name of the aerial fights in world war 1.
- The place where the war was fought - Germany + Russia.
- Britain, France and Russia's alliance.
- Soldiers had to dig and live in these, there were horrible conditions in these.
- Australia's first major battle in World War 1.
- These types of weapons could fire shells over large distances, but they were heavy and often got stuck in mud.
- Countries taking over other places and making them subject to their rule.
- A cause of world war 1 - Army + military forces were given a high profile by the government.
21 Clues: Australian and New Zealand forces. • Britain, France and Russia's alliance. • Germany introduced this gas in April 1915. • The name of the aerial fights in world war 1. • Germany,Austria-Hungary and Italy's alliance. • Australia's first major battle in World War 1. • What World War 1 was called at that period in time. • ...
World War One 2012-11-06
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- Economic or military agreements made between two or more countries
- Australia's first battle in World War One
- Australian and New Zealand Army Corps
- A characteristic show by the Anzacs which allowed them to use other materials to help improve their lives at Gallipoli
- A belief, story or ideal that may not completely true but is accepted and passed on to generations
- What historians refer to World War One as because of it magnitude
- A narrow waterway which went through Turkey
- Something that was sent to young males who didn't want to participate in war
- Voluntary Military Service
- Country where Australia resided before Gallipoli
- Last name of man who cam up with plan to conquer France in 6 weeks
- The month that Britain declared war on Germany
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- A treaty signed by countries to end a war
- A strong sense of loyalty towards ones country
- Nickname of William Hughes
- Last name of the Prime Minister of Australiawhen war was declared
- A yes/no vote to change part of the constitution
- Country where trench warfare was the most common form of fighting
- Compulsory Military Service
- The alliance formed by Germany Austria-Hungary and Italy
- The alliance formed by Britain, France and Russia
- When countries compete with each other to establish larger empires
- Australian historian who wrote about World War One
- A policy of developing powerful weapons and military forces to be used in defence
- _______ Country, What Australia referred to Britain as
- Trench _______ fighting from duggouts in the ground
26 Clues: Nickname of William Hughes • Voluntary Military Service • Compulsory Military Service • Australian and New Zealand Army Corps • A treaty signed by countries to end a war • Australia's first battle in World War One • A narrow waterway which went through Turkey • A strong sense of loyalty towards ones country • The month that Britain declared war on Germany • ...
Mitre 10 Crossword 2020-11-23
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- What’s the nickname of Whanganui’s rep rugby team?
- What’s the name of the rose gardens on Anzac Parade?
- Which Whanganui resident is now a “Sir” after receiving a knighthood?
- What’s the name of the heritage wooden building on the corner of Ridgway St and Drews Ave? It might remind you of a peppermint.
- The skin of which extinct Australian animal was part of a private museum collection at Waireka Estate in Whanganui?
- who is Whanganui’s public observatory named after (surname)?
- Who is Whanganui’s Member of Parliament?
- Which basketballer from Whanganui is the only New Zealander to have played in the Women’s NBA?
- Which Whanganui suburb once had a zoo?
- Which famous Whanganui-born chef has set up a new business called Homeland?
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- Whanganui writer Airini Beautrais published a book of poetry about the Wanganui Computer Centre bomber. What was his name?
- Which Whanganui-raised professional racing driver recently tried his hand at Nascar racing?
- What’s the name of the club that’s a merger of the RSA and Cossie clubs?
- Which member of the British Royal family was a tutor at Collegiate?
- There was once a winery at Papaiti. What was its name?
- Which former butcher’s shop in Gonville is currently being demolished?
- What’s the name of Whanganui’s speedway?
- Which other name is Lake Rotokawau also known by?
- Which winter sport is played at Laird Park?
- Where is Whanganui’s predator-free native bird sanctuary?
- Former New Zealand Governor-General Sir Jerry Mateparae attended which Whanganui primary school?
- In which suburb is Lundon Park?
22 Clues: In which suburb is Lundon Park? • Which Whanganui suburb once had a zoo? • What’s the name of Whanganui’s speedway? • Who is Whanganui’s Member of Parliament? • Which winter sport is played at Laird Park? • Which other name is Lake Rotokawau also known by? • What’s the nickname of Whanganui’s rep rugby team? • What’s the name of the rose gardens on Anzac Parade? • ...
Australia's Sporting Identity 2025-09-11
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- Major sporting events like the Olympics often foster a sense of national what?
- Acronym for a uniquely Australian football code played primarily in Victoria, South Australia, and Western Australia.
- A track in Papua New Guinea that symbolises Australian endurance and national pride.
- Tennis tournament where Australians like Ash Barty have excelled.
- A sport in which Australia has produced many world and Olympic champions.
- A key value promoted through inclusive sport opportunities for all Australians.
- This word describes being involved in physical activity or sport, regardless of performance level.
- A green and gold plant that symbolises Australia and is often used in sporting uniforms.
- Spirit often linked with courage and mateship, reflected in the way Australians play sport.
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- Nickname of the Australian women’s national football (soccer) team.
- Long-standing customs or rituals in sport that contribute to Australian identity.
- A famous cricket series contested between Australia and England.
- International event where Australian athletes have historically performed strongly, particularly in swimming.
- Sport can help shape a person’s or a nation’s what?
- A team sport played mostly by women in Australia, with a strong national league.
- This bat-and-ball game is considered one of Australia’s most iconic summer sports.
- A popular winter code of football especially played in New South Wales and Queensland.
- Australian First Nations peoples who have made significant contributions to national sport.
- A major international event showcasing athletes with disabilities.
- A cultural stereotype often associated with Australian athletes who are cheeky but likeable.
20 Clues: Sport can help shape a person’s or a nation’s what? • A famous cricket series contested between Australia and England. • Tennis tournament where Australians like Ash Barty have excelled. • A major international event showcasing athletes with disabilities. • Nickname of the Australian women’s national football (soccer) team. • ...
Public Holidays in Australia 2016-11-08
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- a day of the year on which mothers are particularly honoured by their children.
- (in Australia and New Zealand) the day on which the Anzac landing at Gallipoli in 1915 is annually commemorated, 25 April.
- the birthday of the monarch (currently Queen Elizabeth II) is officially celebrated in those countries.
- the day on which the festival of Easter is celebrated.
- the Friday before Easter Sunday, on which the Crucifixion of Christ is commemorated in the Christian Church. It is traditionally a day of fasting and penance.
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- a public holiday celebrated on the first day (strictly, the first weekday) after Christmas Day
- a national public holiday in Australia, commemorating the founding on 26 January 1788 of the colony of New South Wales.
- an annual holiday celebrated on February 14.
- Australia's most prestigious annual Thoroughbred horse race.
- the annual Christian festival celebrating Christ's birth, held on 25 December in the Western Church.
- a public holiday held on different dates in different Australian states. It has its origins in the eight hour day movement, which advocated eight hours for work, eight hours for recreation, and eight hours for rest.
11 Clues: an annual holiday celebrated on February 14. • the day on which the festival of Easter is celebrated. • Australia's most prestigious annual Thoroughbred horse race. • a day of the year on which mothers are particularly honoured by their children. • a public holiday celebrated on the first day (strictly, the first weekday) after Christmas Day • ...
Key terms from across the year 2023-05-23
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- (…) shifted the world from an agrarian economy to a manufacturing economy
- (…) the employment of children in an industry or business, especially when illegal or considered exploitative.
- (…) changing the plants to go with the weather.
- (…) is a brainstorming and organization tool.
- (…) is the sowing of seeds in uniform rows to a standard soil depth.
- (…) is presence in or introduction into the environment of a substance which has harmful or poisonous effects.
- (…) are the circumstances or factors affecting the way in which people live.
- (…) appears as a group of individuals with high income levels.
- (…) is power that is applied to an engine by the force of steam.
- (…) involves choosing parents with particular characteristics to breed together.
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- (…) are resources that are the building blocks of the economy.
- (…) is the people two-thirds of the median salary in the population.
- (…) was a name applied ANZAC personnel that developed during the war.
- (…) an organized association of workers, often in a trade or profession, formed to protect and further their rights and interests.
- (…) the strait between the Aegean and the Sea of Marmara
- (…) is a peninsula (= an area of land almost surrounded by water)
- (…) forced civilians into city’s
- (…) was a solitary tree on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey.
- (…) is the increase in the proportion of people living in towns and cities.
- (…) the action or fact of treating someone unfairly in order to benefit from their work.
20 Clues: (…) forced civilians into city’s • (…) is a brainstorming and organization tool. • (…) changing the plants to go with the weather. • (…) the strait between the Aegean and the Sea of Marmara • (…) was a solitary tree on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey. • (…) are resources that are the building blocks of the economy. • ...
Crossword 2023-09-28
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- _ Alexander-Arnold, England footballer
- Not the only fruit, according to Jeanette Winterson
- fabric woven from the hair of Angora goats
- Hitchcock thriller starring Kim Novak and James Stewart
- Monica _, author of Brick Lane
- Roman Emperor from 54 to 68 AD
- Wrathful fruit borrowed by Steinbeck from the Battle Hymn of the Republic?
- City in Texas, where Tony Christie sought Marie?
- Car game favoured by James Bond
- trade wind helpful to those travelling from Africa to the Caribbean
- 1993 novel by Irvine Welsh
- _by a Senior Citizen, 1969 poem by WH Auden
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- Gavin, Scott and Adam_, Scotland rugby internationals
- Brined cheese made from sheep’s milk
- Day, 25 April in New Zealand and Australia
- Saint, Nickname of the fictional character, Simon Templar
- Japanese version of the Chinese art of penjing
- Sportswear brand owned by Adidas
- Billie Eilish _, musician better known by her given names
- Obama aide who became mayor of Chicago in 2011
- Confectionery for which an Android operating system was named
- Dogs, Quentin Tarantino’s debut feature film
- The citizen of Bangkok, perhaps
- _ Clooney, lawyer
- Genus to which onions, shallots and garlic belong
- Greek goddess of victory
- _implant, prosthetic hearing aid
- Swamp, Inland delta in northern Botswana
- The hollowed-out part of a traditional wooden joint, into which the tenon goes
- Fay _, author of The Life and Loves of a She-Devil
- Common name for botulinum toxin
- Chinese video sharing service
- The _, annual flat race at Epsom
33 Clues: _ Clooney, lawyer • Greek goddess of victory • 1993 novel by Irvine Welsh • Chinese video sharing service • Monica _, author of Brick Lane • Roman Emperor from 54 to 68 AD • The citizen of Bangkok, perhaps • Car game favoured by James Bond • Common name for botulinum toxin • Sportswear brand owned by Adidas • _implant, prosthetic hearing aid • The _, annual flat race at Epsom • ...
WWI TEST REVISION 2025-06-04
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- A soldier who is killed, wounded, or captured during a war.
- An attack strategy in WWI: 'going over the ____.'
- Gallipoli is located in this country.
- A situation where neither side can move forward or make progress in a war.
- Volunteering to join the armed forces.
- The area between the trenches which neither side owned (3 words)
- The pile of sandbags in front of a trench to stop bullets and flooding.
- Britain, France and Russia formed the Triple _______.
- When one country takes over the land of other countries.
- Small blood-sucking animals that caused soldiers to itch badly.
- The disease caused by having your feet submerged in filthy water which could lead to feet being amputated (2 words).
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- These creatures lived in the trenches and numbered in the millions. They ate dead soldiers.
- The small hollows dug into the sides of trenches where soldiers could take shelter or sleep.
- The Battle of Gallipoli stated on the 25th of ______, 1915.
- The name of the 700km system of trenches where most fighting in WWI occurred (2 words).
- The small step that soldiers could stand on to shoot over the top of their trench.
- ANZAC stands for 'Australian and New Zealand __________. (2 words)
- The deadliest weapon used in WWI was the _______ gun.
- An agreement between countries to 'team up' for a common goal.
- When a person has love and pride for their country.
- Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy formed the Triple ________.
- A muddy hole in the ground that dolsiers in WWI fought in.
- Name given to the mental health problems caused by the trauma of fighting in WWI: shell ______.
23 Clues: Gallipoli is located in this country. • Volunteering to join the armed forces. • An attack strategy in WWI: 'going over the ____.' • When a person has love and pride for their country. • The deadliest weapon used in WWI was the _______ gun. • Britain, France and Russia formed the Triple _______. • When one country takes over the land of other countries. • ...
Caravanning Autumn 2018 2018-02-26
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- What is the name of the limestone caves located in the Kanangra-Boyd National Park?
- Essential technology for keeping track of where you are
- What is the name of the eucalypt native to south-west Australia?
- What is the name of Tasmania’s highest waterfall?
- Which app helps you find great coffee on your trip?
- What unusual type of tree grows in a small stand near Warburton?
- What city was the heart of the Ottoman Empire during the Gallipoli campaign?
- Famous weekend market in Hobart
- In which month is the Melbourne International Jazz Festival held?
- How many kilometres is the longest race in the Great Ocean Road Running Festival?
- What is the correct term for a rock art engraving?
- In which national park would you find Weano Gorge?
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- Which Victorian city is hosting its second annual White Night event this year?
- The bombing of Darwin took place how many weeks after the attack on Pearl Harbor?
- Name of the plant that grows in spiral branches with spiky leaves?
- Who proposed the Gallipoli Campaign?
- In which Australian state is the Blue Elephant Beverage Co. cider and wine maker based?
- town in Victoria hosts the International Cool Climate Wine Show?
- Before the Gallipoli Campaign, where had the Russian army just faced a crushing defeat by the Germans?
- Since 1920, the use of the word Anzac has been governed federal…
- The spirit of the Anzacs includes endurance, courage, ingenuity and …..
- Which town is the southern gateway to the Hunter Valley?
22 Clues: Famous weekend market in Hobart • Who proposed the Gallipoli Campaign? • What is the name of Tasmania’s highest waterfall? • What is the correct term for a rock art engraving? • In which national park would you find Weano Gorge? • Which app helps you find great coffee on your trip? • Essential technology for keeping track of where you are • ...
Aussie Foods 2 2025-07-26
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- (Short-tailed Shearwater) A type of muttonbird traditionally harvested and eaten by Aboriginal Tasmanians—has strong, oily meat.
- An edible native plant with salty leaves, used in cooking or as a herb for flavouring meats.
- Pie A small, round pie filled with minced meat and gravy, often topped with tomato sauce.
- Toast A slice of bread topped with a mixture of egg, cheese, and sometimes Vegemite or onion, then baked until golden.
- A native Australian animal with lean, healthy meat that can be grilled, roasted, or made into sausages.
- A juicy tropical fruit with spiky skin and sweet yellow flesh, grown in parts of Australia.
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- Roll Minced meat wrapped in flaky pastry and baked, often eaten as a snack or lunch.
- Bread White bread spread with butter and covered in colourful sprinkles (hundreds and thousands).
- Biscuit A crunchy oat biscuit made with golden syrup, originally baked for WWI soldiers.
- Tam A chocolate biscuit with a creamy filling, coated in more chocolate—a favourite Aussie treat.
- A native Australian fruit with a tart flavour, often used in jams, pies, or sauces.
- A starchy root vegetable eaten by Aboriginal people, often roasted or boiled.
12 Clues: A starchy root vegetable eaten by Aboriginal people, often roasted or boiled. • A native Australian fruit with a tart flavour, often used in jams, pies, or sauces. • Roll Minced meat wrapped in flaky pastry and baked, often eaten as a snack or lunch. • Biscuit A crunchy oat biscuit made with golden syrup, originally baked for WWI soldiers. • ...
Roly the anzac donkey 2021-05-11
6 Clues: Who found Roly? • Where did he fight in • where did richard find roly • Where did Richard come from? • What did Roly carry and drop? • where did he go after the war?
Roly the anzac donkey 2021-05-11
6 Clues: Who found Roly? • Where did he fight in • where did richard find roly • Where did Richard come from? • What did Roly carry and drop? • where did he go after the war?
World War 1: Australia's Involvement 2013-10-16
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- The official name for soldiers who are trained to fight on foot.
- The suppression of all or part of a letter or publication considered a threat to military security.
- The part of an army made up of soldiers trained to fight on horseback.
- The place where the Australian Imperial Force landed at Gallipoli together with troops from New Zealand, Britain, and France on the 25th of April, 1915.
- The abbreviation standing for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps in World War I.
- A canal in Egypt, connecting the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea.
- An empire established in the late 13th century in Asia Minor, eventually covering much of Southwest Asia, North Africa, and southeastern Europe.
- The last name of a man with the initials C.E.W and was a journalist during WW1.
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- Powerful guns: cannons, howitzers, missile launchers, and mortars.
- Compulsory enrollment for national service in Australia.
- The abbreviation for Her Majesty's Australian Ship that was used in WW1.
- The place where Australian and Turkish forces fought in 1915 as part of a diversion to draw Turkish attention away from various main assaults (2 words put together)
- Prime Minister of Australia who pledged full support of Britain when they went to war with Germany.
- After spending four and a half months of training here, the Australians departed by ship for the Gallipoli peninsula
14 Clues: Compulsory enrollment for national service in Australia. • The official name for soldiers who are trained to fight on foot. • Powerful guns: cannons, howitzers, missile launchers, and mortars. • A canal in Egypt, connecting the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea. • The part of an army made up of soldiers trained to fight on horseback. • ...
Crossword 1 2013-10-29
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- What were the German Air Force referred to as during WW2?
- What base are the super-hornet’s located?
- ________ is the Chief of Army.
- For the RAAF, what FEG does 78, 81 and 82 wing fall under?
- The 171st aviation SQN flies what aircraft?
- The main SQN’s for the Navy are located at HMAS _____________?
- ___________ day falls on the 25th of April.
- The _____________ has a M61 20mm nose-mounted cannon.
- The _________ was signed on the 11th day of the 11th month 1918 to officially mark the end of World War One.
- The _______ is synonymous with Remembrance Day.
- After 2FTS, Fast Jet Pilots proceed to ________ SQN to continue training.
- The force that propels an aircraft forwards is _________?
- In total how many MRH-90’s is the ADF getting?
- Navy trainee pilots do there rotary conversion on the _____________.
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- A pilot needs a minimum of 250 hours to undergo training to become a _________.
- Throughout OTS and Flight training RAAF trainees hold the rank of ____________.
- What Party is currently in power in Government?
- Who is the Chief of Navy?
- The _________________ allowance is $419 a year.
- Who is the current Chief of Defence?
- Who is the Chief of Air Force?
- The ____________ were the victors of the Battle of Britain.
- Does the Co-pilot or the Captain sit in the left hand seat of a maritime or transport aircraft?
- The RAAF has ___________ Wedgetail’s.
- What type of engine does a Hornet use?
- What is the fastest method of entry for an Army applicant to commence flying? GSO or SSO?
- How many squirrels does the RAN have?
27 Clues: Who is the Chief of Navy? • ________ is the Chief of Army. • Who is the Chief of Air Force? • Who is the current Chief of Defence? • The RAAF has ___________ Wedgetail’s. • How many squirrels does the RAN have? • What type of engine does a Hornet use? • What base are the super-hornet’s located? • The 171st aviation SQN flies what aircraft? • ...
Words Words Words #008 2021-05-26
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- Kate studied at a _____________ private school before moving to Oxford.
- The donkey was as ______________ as it was ugly.
- Boiled potatoes taste _________ unless salt is added.
- Max ______________ the water from the sink.
- The carpenter wished to _________ the table to its former beauty.
- The journalist was trapped in the _____________ at Gaza.
- Some academic essays are far too ____________.
- Jed Jacobson was an ___________ old man with no manners to speak of.
- The personal trainer put Sarah through a ____________ schedule.
- Jamie gathered up her ______________ and prepared camp for the night.
- Ben Jones is ____________.
- The ____________ soup lacked flavour and texture.
- The Harvard medical researchers ________ a new team to find a cure for cancer.
- Her father’s words _______________ in her mind all day.
- The ____________ seekers were turned away at the interception point
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- The Winter Witch ___________ Bob after he kicked the cat.
- I cannot squeeze another appointment into the CEO’s ___________.
- “________________!” Mary exclaimed to the resting child.
- The child was placed in a _____________ in the 1820s.
- Young Mick was very __________ when it came to cleaning up the paperwork.
- He was as ___________ as a knight.
- The English language in Australia has ____________ in many ways since 1788.
- His cooking skills were ____________.
- The myths whispered that King Arthur would pull _____________ from the stone.
- May human lab _____ have been used in this scientific study.
- ______________ are a popular flower on ANZAC Day.
- Year 12 students have many more __________ than the lower grades.
- The ______________ research may see a new COVID vaccine by September.
- The ______________ warrior was common during Shogunate Japan.
- His gaze ______________ back and forth, as if he feared there were monsters behind the walls.
- The _________ winter sunlight wasn’t enough to warm her cold bones.
31 Clues: Ben Jones is ____________. • He was as ___________ as a knight. • His cooking skills were ____________. • Max ______________ the water from the sink. • Some academic essays are far too ____________. • The donkey was as ______________ as it was ugly. • ______________ are a popular flower on ANZAC Day. • The ____________ soup lacked flavour and texture. • ...
2024 Knowledge-a-thon 2024-04-29
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- The year of the Mount Erebus disaster
- The Treaty of Waitangi was signed in this year
- When ANZAC day is celebrated
- Harae atu
- The sport that the Tall Blacks play
- Sulphur city
- L and P stand for this
- Ngā kupu o te wiki
- The Māori word for 100
- Waitahurangi is BBI's local ______
- Inventor of the jet boat
- Hōne Heke was a Maori chief of this tribe
- Māori food cooked using a large pit
- Māori Earth mother
- Harakeke
- Kiwiana capital of New Zealand
- Māori homeland
- Ta moko
- NZ's national netball team
- Where the first international airport in New Zealand was built
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- The note that Kate Sheppard is on
- When the Scott Base established in Antarctica
- Adventure capital of New Zealand
- Largest lake in New Zealand
- The location of the first European settlement
- Tupuna in English
- Nau mai in te reo Māori
- Māori name for silver fern
- The continent is south of New Zealand
- The ocean on the east of New Zealand
- The river which supplies most of the North Island’s electricity
- Author of ‘A Lion in the Meadow’
- This famous comet was seen from New Zealand in 1986
- southernmost town in the South Island
- Dame Kiri Te Kanawa famous for this type of singing
- At the end of a kiwi's nose
- Love in te reo Māori
- NZ's first gold medal in the olympics was for this sport
- This city became the capital of NZ in 1842
- Kai moana is food that comes from the ______
- Total species of moa
- This disaster claimed the lives of 151 people
42 Clues: Ta moko • Harakeke • Harae atu • Sulphur city • Māori homeland • Tupuna in English • Ngā kupu o te wiki • Māori Earth mother • Love in te reo Māori • Total species of moa • L and P stand for this • The Māori word for 100 • Nau mai in te reo Māori • Inventor of the jet boat • Māori name for silver fern • NZ's national netball team • Largest lake in New Zealand • At the end of a kiwi's nose • ...
Australian Dishes 2023-09-15
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- a sponge cake with chocolate icing and a coconut filling
- a sausage made with lean beef or mutton, pork, pork fat, and seasonings and is encased in a sheep appendix.
- a small Australian fruit with a bright red color and a slightly tart flavor
- large-scaled river fish
- triangle-shaped slices of white bread that are smeared with butter and topped with tiny, multi-colored balls of sugar
- white fish flesh which is cut and shaped in a manner which resembles that of crab’s leg meat.
- Australian pancakes made with a combination of flour, eggs, and milk.
- a cross between a croissant and a muffin
- Vegemite is a thick, dark brown Australian food spread made from leftover brewers' yeast extract with various vegetable and spice additives.
- deep-fried or steamed dumplings filled with pork or other meat, cabbage, and flavorings
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- is an elegant dessert made with a crisp white meringue layer filled with whipped cream and fresh fruit.
- are sweet cookies made from a combination of flour, oats, golden syrup, butter, sugar, coconut, and soda bicarbonate
- It’s milk chocolate on the outside and caramel in the middle
- chocolate biscuit is made up of two layers of chocolate-malted biscuit, separated by a light chocolate filling and coated in melted chocolate.
- features beef, pork, and potato with herbs and warm spices for a super-comforting meat
- a traditional bushman's bread that was originally prepared with flour, water, and salt
16 Clues: large-scaled river fish • a cross between a croissant and a muffin • a sponge cake with chocolate icing and a coconut filling • It’s milk chocolate on the outside and caramel in the middle • Australian pancakes made with a combination of flour, eggs, and milk. • a small Australian fruit with a bright red color and a slightly tart flavor • ...
April 2024-03-19
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- Day is observed on April 22 to promote environmental awareness
- One of April's birth flowers, symbolizing innocence
- National Week is celebrated in April
- Festival in Washington, D.C., typically occurs in April
- Appreciation Month is celebrated in April
- Da Vinci, born on April 15, 1452
- Tax Day in the United States typically falls on April 15
- This type of weather is stereotypically associated with April
- Professionals Day is observed on the last full week of April
- Jewish holiday that often falls in April
- Zodiac sign starting in April
- National Month is observed in April in the United States
- Elizabeth II, born on April 21, 1926
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- National Cheese Sandwich Day is on April 12
- Shakespeare, died on April 23, 1616, and possibly born on April 23, 1564
- National Month encourages planting and outdoor activities in April
- National Month, highlighting amphibians, observed in April
- Country where the month is celebrated with Hanami, or flower viewing
- The traditional birthstone for this month
- Day on April 25, commemorates Australian and New Zealand war dead
- National Month is observed in April
- Day celebrated with pranks and jokes on the first of this month
- Arbor Day, a day dedicated to planting s, is observed in April in many states
- This ship sank in April 1912
- Awareness Day is celebrated on April 2
- April ___ bring May flowers
- Boston ___ usually held on the third Monday of April
- Christian holiday that can fall in late March or April
- This month is named after the Latin word "aperire," meaning to open (like flowers)
- Zodiac sign ending in early April
30 Clues: April ___ bring May flowers • This ship sank in April 1912 • Zodiac sign starting in April • Da Vinci, born on April 15, 1452 • Zodiac sign ending in early April • National Month is observed in April • National Week is celebrated in April • Elizabeth II, born on April 21, 1926 • Awareness Day is celebrated on April 2 • Jewish holiday that often falls in April • ...
REMEMBERING 2021-06-14
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- A peninsula in NW European Turkey, extending between the Aegean Sea and the Dardanelles.
- A large structure, usually made of stone, that is built in honour of those people who died in a particular war.
- A large country in the southwest Pacific Ocean.
- In Britain, 11 November or the closest Sunday to that date, when people honour those who were killed in wars, especially the two World Wars.
- A country in the southern Pacific Ocean.
- A soldier in the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps during the First World War (1914-1918).
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- A plant with large, delicate flowers that are typically red and have small, black seeds.
- A legal holiday on 11 November in the US and Canada, when people honour members of their countries' armed forces who have fought in wars.
- The war from 1914 to 1918 in which many countries fought.
- A public monument built in memory of particular people who died in war, often with their names written on it.
- A person who is in an army and wears its uniform, especially someone who fights when there is a war.
- An area of land, used for growing crops or keeping animals, usually surrounded by a fence.
- Armed fighting between two or more countries or groups, or a particular example of this.
- A building for Christian religious activities.
14 Clues: A country in the southern Pacific Ocean. • A building for Christian religious activities. • A large country in the southwest Pacific Ocean. • The war from 1914 to 1918 in which many countries fought. • A plant with large, delicate flowers that are typically red and have small, black seeds. • ...
World War One 2025-07-01
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- An automatic gun that fires bullets in rapid succession for as long as the trigger is pressed
- A nation-wide vote on a proposal to make a change to the Australian Constitution
- A meeting of the victorious Allied Powers following the end of WWI to set the peace terms for the defeated Central Powers
- A condition suffered by soldiers in the trenches who let their feet stay wet for too long; often led to gangrene and amputation
- A diversionary attack by ANZAC troops on the Turks to distract from the British landing at Suvla Bay; the battle was a success but 2300 Australians were killed
- Known as the 'powder keg of Europe' due to the strong nationalist movements agitating for independence
- Large-calibre guns used in land warfare
- A strong feeling of pride in and devotion to one's nation
- Describes the activities of men, women and children in Australia during the war which supported the war effort
- A policy of glorifying military power and keeping a standing army always prepared for war
- An event in Russia in which the Bolsheviks seized control of the government, leading to peace with Germany in March 1918
- A 500km stretch of trenches and fortifications stretching from Switzerland to the North Sea; hosted the battles between the British/French and Germany
- An extended battle on the Western Front between the British and German armies; over a million men were killed in 6 months; the battle ended in a stalemate
- A distortion of the truth to persuade people to support a particular action or point of view
- Unoccupied ground between the front lines of the opposing armies
- The Australian government's attempt to restrict and control what people heard, said and read during the war
- Compulsory military enlistment; referendums to enforce this policy in Australia were defeated by public vote in 1916 and 1917
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- Heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne; assassinated by Serbian Gavrilo Princip on 28 June 1914
- A situation in which neither side is able to defeat the other
- An American invention which dramatically changed the nature of fighting in WWI
- A 1918 battle in which Australian troops successfully defended a French village but suffered an 80% casualty rate
- The WWI alliance of the United Kingdon, France and Russia
- An ally of Germany in WWI; known as the 'Sick man of Europe' for its slow decline as a great power; fought the ANZACs at Gallipoli
- A brilliant Turkish general who led his country at Gallipoli; later known as the 'Father of the Turks' for establishing the modern nation of Turkey
- A passage connecting the Black Sea with the Mediterranean Sea
- How sweet and fitting it is to die for one's country
- Australian and New Zealand Army Corps
- The act of returning soldiers home after WWI
- In WWI, the region along the German-Russian Border where Russians and Serbs battled Germans, Austrians, and Turks
- Presented to unenlisted men as a symbol of cowardice
- Born at Gallipoli and a popular way to describe the Australian characteristics of mateship, bravery, good humour and and sacrifice for others
- A law passed in 1914 granting the Australian government special wartime emergency powers
- A place of deep significance for Australians; where the ANZACs landed on 25 April 1915 to commence fighting the Turks for control of the Dardanelles
- Medical condition caused by prolonged exposure to the distressing experiences of trench warfare
- An international organization formed in 1920 to promote cooperation and peace among nations
- Serbian terrorist who assassinated Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand, triggering the start of WWI
- A policy in which an empire seeks gain territory and extend its power, values and culture
- A belief that any violence, including war, is immoral
- The WWI alliance of Germany, Austria-Hungary and the Ottoman Empire
39 Clues: Australian and New Zealand Army Corps • Large-calibre guns used in land warfare • The act of returning soldiers home after WWI • How sweet and fitting it is to die for one's country • Presented to unenlisted men as a symbol of cowardice • A belief that any violence, including war, is immoral • The WWI alliance of the United Kingdon, France and Russia • ...
Bayswater Crossword 1 2023-05-04
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- Amount of money (in dollars) you can receive when you compare your energy bills at compare.energy.vic.gov.au
- The next level crossing on the Belgrave line slated for removal by the Andrews Government?
- The Suburb in the Bayswater District with the least letters?
- Name of the creek at Fairpark Reserve that was buried underground mid-last century that was brought back to life in 2020?
- The large park that runs alongside East Link, ________ Park
- The local shopping precinct in Boronia that’s also receiving an upgraded intersection, _________ Village
- Name of the biggest roads projects in Victoria, that will save you up to 35 minutes?
- Over how many Free TAFE Courses are available in Victoria?
- What environmental reform is being rolled out on 1 November?
- The major highway that runs through the heart of the Bayswater District
- Name of the new station under construction near the Shrine of Remembrance as part of the Metro Tunnel Project
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- The secondary school that’s receiving their first major capital works since its founding
- This TAFE has a campus in Wantirna South.
- The popular annual music festival held locally
- The Hospital that’s receiving up to $1.05 billion to rebuild
- The creek that forms the western and northern border of the Bayswater District
- How many days of sick pay are provided by the State Government in the Sick Pay Guarantee?
- One of the level crossings that was removed in Bayswater
- The major north south road that runs through Boronia
- The reserve in Bayswater, named for a prominent local, Marie ________
- Home of the Boronia Hawks, the reserve in Boronia that’s also receiving funds to upgrade the pavilion there
- The name of my dog. It starts with P and ends with Y.
22 Clues: This TAFE has a campus in Wantirna South. • The popular annual music festival held locally • The major north south road that runs through Boronia • The name of my dog. It starts with P and ends with Y. • One of the level crossings that was removed in Bayswater • Over how many Free TAFE Courses are available in Victoria? • ...
4S Who am I? 2021-09-17
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- Has been in the same class 4 years in a row with Isabella.
- Who has had to stay in hospital for a week?
- Whose best talent is playing Minecraft?
- Who got bitten on the eye by a dog and spent 3 days in hospital?
- Who is currently writing a story about the adventures of our class bunnies Stormy, Pebble and Milo?
- Who has a Golden Retriever that can ring the door bell?
- Who can make interesting noises out of their mouth (such as a dog growling, a boat horn and a door creaking)?
- Who got a new TV for their birthday this month?
- Which student is double jointed?
- Who is a history buff and knows lots about European wars?
- Who just got a new puppy named Archie?
- Who was born in Singapore?
- Who has two cats called Rico and Kawalski
- Who won a medal for Karate?
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- Who would always rub Miss Baxter's foot in prep?
- Who fell down a ladder once?
- Who loves to write about Peter Rabbit?
- Who moved schools in Term 2?
- Who is our class origami expert?
- Who speaks Chinese at home?
- Who was an extra in an Australian TV show?
- Who was one of the 19 people who won the Anzac Day art competition?
- Someone who has a birthday in September?
- Who has 3 sisters and is the only boy?
- Who likes to draw really awesome anime?
- Who has 3 bothers? (half, step and full blood)
- Who has a cheeky pup called Zara?
- A student who can speak a second language?
- Who speaks Bosnian at home?
29 Clues: Who was born in Singapore? • Who speaks Chinese at home? • Who speaks Bosnian at home? • Who won a medal for Karate? • Who fell down a ladder once? • Who moved schools in Term 2? • Who is our class origami expert? • Which student is double jointed? • Who has a cheeky pup called Zara? • Who loves to write about Peter Rabbit? • Who has 3 sisters and is the only boy? • ...
Australia 2025-04-25
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- A large landmass on Earth, Australia is both a country and a continent, making it unique.
- A dense forest found in tropical areas; Australia has rainforests that are home to many species.
- The process of settling and establishing control over a land; Australia was colonized by the British in the late 1700s.
- The animals and plants that live in a specific area; Australia has many unique species like kangaroos.
- The original people of Australia, with a rich culture and history that goes back over 65,000 years.
- Barrier Reef: The world's largest coral reef system located off the coast of Australia, famous for its beauty and biodiversity.
- A society that includes many different cultures; Australia is known for its multicultural population.
- The remote and dry interior of Australia, known for its deserts and unique animals.
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- A large marsupial native to Australia, known for its strong legs and ability to hop.
- The study of the Earth's landscapes and features; Australia has many unique geographical features.
- Physical activities that people play for fun or competition; sports are a big part of Australian culture.
- Customs and practices passed down through generations; Australia has many unique traditions and celebrations.
- The typical weather conditions in a place; Australia has different climates, from tropical to temperate.
- The variety of different cultures, languages, and wildlife found in Australia, making it a rich place.
- Day: A day in Australia that honors military service members, observed on April 25 each year.
15 Clues: The remote and dry interior of Australia, known for its deserts and unique animals. • A large marsupial native to Australia, known for its strong legs and ability to hop. • A large landmass on Earth, Australia is both a country and a continent, making it unique. • Day: A day in Australia that honors military service members, observed on April 25 each year. • ...
anzac day 2013-08-12
REMEMBERING 2021-06-14
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- A woman who rules a country because she has been born into a royal family, or a woman who is married to a king.
- A soldier in the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps during the First World War (1914-1918).
- In Britain, 11 November or the closest Sunday to that date, when people honour those who were killed in wars, especially the two World Wars.
- A public monument built in memory of particular people who died in war, often with their names written on it.
- A person who is in an army and wears its uniform, especially someone who fights when there is a war.
- A plant with large, delicate flowers that are typically red and have small, black seeds.
- The war from 1914 to 1918 in which many countries fought.
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- A country in the southern Pacific Ocean.
- A large structure, usually made of stone, that is built in honour of those people who died in a particular war.
- Armed fighting between two or more countries or groups, or a particular example of this.
- A legal holiday on 11 November in the US and Canada, when people honour members of their countries' armed forces who have fought in wars.
- A peninsula in NW European Turkey, extending between the Aegean Sea and the Dardanelles.
- A building for Christian religious activities.
- An area of land, used for growing crops or keeping animals, usually surrounded by a fence.
- A large country in the southwest Pacific Ocean.
15 Clues: A country in the southern Pacific Ocean. • A building for Christian religious activities. • A large country in the southwest Pacific Ocean. • The war from 1914 to 1918 in which many countries fought. • Armed fighting between two or more countries or groups, or a particular example of this. • ...
ANZAC CROSSWORD 2023-09-04
anzac 2025-05-29
Year 9 Civics Review 2025-06-23
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- This country was part of the Central Powers; starts with B
- Powers Group including Australia, Britain, France, and Russia
- This country was part of the Allied Powers; starts with A; sent troops as part of the British Empire
- This country was part of the Central Powers; starts with G
- Front Main battleground in France and Belgium during WWI
- Lasting impact or memory of the ANZACs and WWI
- Compulsory enlistment for military service
- Long, narrow ditch where soldiers fought and lived
- Information used to influence public opinion during war; preys on human emotion
- Signing up to join the armed forces
- Belief in building up strong armed forces to prepare for war (M in MANIA)
- Policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonization (I in MANIA)
- Agreement to stop fighting, signed 11 November 1918
- Situation where neither side can win, common on the Western Front due to trench warfare
- This country was part of the Allied Powers; starts with F; fought on the Western Front
- This country was part of the Central Powers; starts with A
- Honouring and remembering those who served, especially on Anzac Day
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- Agreements between countries to support each other if attacked (A in MANIA)
- Soldiers from Australia and New Zealand in WWI
- Strong pride in one’s own country (N in MANIA)
- Empire This country was part of the Central Powers; starts with O
- This country was part of the Allied Powers; starts with B; also called the United Kingdom
- Strategic strait targeted in the Gallipoli campaign
- WWI campaign involving ANZACs in Turkey
- The murder of Archduke Franz Ferdinand sparked WWI (A in MANIA)
- Process of encouraging people to join the army
- Man’s Land Area between opposing trenches
- This country was part of the Allied Powers; starts with R; entered the war to defend its ally Serbia after Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia
28 Clues: Signing up to join the armed forces • WWI campaign involving ANZACs in Turkey • Man’s Land Area between opposing trenches • Compulsory enlistment for military service • Soldiers from Australia and New Zealand in WWI • Strong pride in one’s own country (N in MANIA) • Lasting impact or memory of the ANZACs and WWI • Process of encouraging people to join the army • ...
anzac 2023-04-28
Minjae's Australian crossword 2015-02-18
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- It's colour is usually red and some are pink and yellow and white. They are 3 meters tall and about 1.5 metres across.
- An evangelist.He/She has no legs and arms.
- It's a dead river. It's made when river changes.
- A bird that has a loud hash sound
- Capital city of New South Wales.
- A prosess to live in another contry.
- The largest family of flowering plants. They are colours of red, violet, green, yellow and white.
- Capital city of Queensland.
- A hut(shelter) that Aboriginies used.
- It's special for koalas because they only lives in here.
- An animal that can jump far at once. Some of them are wild in austalia.
- Australia's official national floral emblem. It's i the coat-of-arms. They can be found every part of the country.
- A animal that looks like pig. Some are wild in Australia.
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- Capital city of Australia.
- Aboriginal war club.
- Tall, big animal that can run really fast.
- Australian tennis player. He won boys' single event at 2013 Australian Open.
- Australian prime minister. He was prime minister since 2013.
- Australian pro golfer. He/She plays in LPGA Tour. He/She won LPGA Tour 41 times.
- A small herb with violet blue flowers. It's up to 2-3cm in diameter.
- Land that is owned or controlled by government.
- It is a type of storm with dust in it. Aboriginal people say that it's dust evil.
- Soccer player in Australia. He kicks a lot of goals for Socceroos.
- Capital city in Tasmaina.
- Capital city in Victoria. It has many trams.
- People who came to a foreign country for safety.(especily during a war)
- Same thing as Eucalyptus marginata.
- Australia and New Zealand Army corps in World war one.
- An animal lives in eucalyptus tree and sleeps a lot.
- A place where it is far from city. There are few people living.
30 Clues: Aboriginal war club. • Capital city in Tasmaina. • Capital city of Australia. • Capital city of Queensland. • Capital city of New South Wales. • A bird that has a loud hash sound • Same thing as Eucalyptus marginata. • A prosess to live in another contry. • A hut(shelter) that Aboriginies used. • Tall, big animal that can run really fast. • ...
Look who's in 5A! 2023-01-22
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- The last three letters of their name means not telling the truth.
- This student is born on the second day of the year.
- His last name is a direction on a compass.
- This student's birthday is 5 days before the birthday of Jesus.
- This student's birthday is the day after ANZAC Day.
- Her name has the name of a flower in it.
- This student's birthday is on the 30th day of a month.
- This student is second on the roll.
- This student has an apostrophe in their last name.
- Her last name is something you would find in a garden.
- This student's birthday is in between Christmas and New Years Eve.
- Her name has three letters and two of them are 'A's.
- This student's name is also the name of a suburb in New York.
- This student is born in the month of May.
- This girl is in Griffin.
- This student's name rhymes with the name Tracy.
- This student shares a birthday with their teacher.
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- This student is the only one born in February.
- This student has double 'E' in their last name.
- The first four letters in their last name is what a dog does to speak.
- This student shares a name with a classmate, but has one less letter.
- Her name rhymes with 'peace'.
- This student's name is also a word that relates to religion.
- This student's first and last name start with the same letter.
- This student is in Mackillop.
- Their birthday is next week.
- This student has two double letters in their name.
- His surname is someone who makes bread.
- His last name could also be a first name.
- Her last name is another word for a boy.
30 Clues: This girl is in Griffin. • Their birthday is next week. • Her name rhymes with 'peace'. • This student is in Mackillop. • This student is second on the roll. • His surname is someone who makes bread. • Her name has the name of a flower in it. • Her last name is another word for a boy. • His last name could also be a first name. • This student is born in the month of May. • ...
Anzac 2021-05-24
Anzac 2021-05-24
Perang Dunia dan Pengaruhnya Sejarah Kelas XI Smt 2 2023-01-03
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- reich imperium Jerman Ketiga
- salah satu front (area) terjadinya perang dunia I
- pimpinan pasukan Turki di Gallipoli
- fenomena krisis ekonomi yang melanda dunia pada tahun 1923
- negara yang melakukan penyerangan di front barat
- kapal perang berat milik angkatan laut Inggris
- pimpinan tertinggi pasukan sekutu di pertempuran Gallipoli
- tokoh diktatorisme di Jerman
- garis pertahanan Jerman yang berhasil ditembus oleh pasukan sekutu dan menjadi penanda berakhirnya perang dunia I
- tokoh diktatorisme proletariat di Rusia
- tokoh penggagas pembentukan League of Nations
- Australia and New Zealand Army Corps
- laut terjadinya pertempuran di front timur
- pimpinan angkatan laut Jerman di Jutland
- tokoh fasisme di Italia
- sebuah sistem yang memanfaatkan gelombang suara untuk mengukur kedalaman laut
- salah satu perjanjian sebagai bentuk mengakhiri perang dunia II
- pulau yang terletak di dekat Hawaii sebagai pangkalan armada laut Amerika yang menjadi sasaran penyerangan oleh Jepang
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- Perang Dunia I
- serangan kilat yang dilakukan Jerman kepada Polandia
- armada angkatan laut Jerman yang berhasil menenggelamkan kapal perang Inggris
- komandan tertinggi sekutu
- salah satu negara di kawasan balkan
- daerah yang menjadi pusat serangan sekutu di fornt timur
- kota di Amerika Serikat yang terdapat monumen perang dunia II
- pimpinan angkatan laut Inggris di Jutland
- pertempuran yang melibatkan angkatan laut Jerman melawan angkatan laut Inggris
- pemimpin pasukan Inggris dalam pertempuran di Kota Al-Alamain
- salah satu negara yang diserang Jerman di front barat
- pemenang perang dunia II
- salah satu blok yang muncul pada perang dunia 2
- aliran kesenian yang muncul setelah perang dunia 1
- teknologi yang dimiliki kapal perusak milik Inggris yang menyulitkan serangan kapal selam Jerman
- Harbour pangkalan militer Amerika Serikat yang di serbu Jepang
- gas kimia beracun yang dipakai pada perang dunia 1
- seniman terkenal seorang pelukis dan pematung dari Spanyol
- negara adidaya Amerika Serikat dan Uni Soviet
37 Clues: Perang Dunia I • tokoh fasisme di Italia • pemenang perang dunia II • komandan tertinggi sekutu • reich imperium Jerman Ketiga • tokoh diktatorisme di Jerman • salah satu negara di kawasan balkan • pimpinan pasukan Turki di Gallipoli • Australia and New Zealand Army Corps • tokoh diktatorisme proletariat di Rusia • pimpinan angkatan laut Jerman di Jutland • ...
World War I / 9 History 2018-03-14
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- Devotion or loyalty to one's own country
- The deliberate spreading of information to influence the way people think
- To enrol voluntarily for military service
- System of social organization in which all property is owned by the community and each person contributes and receives according to their ability and needs
- System of warfare in which troops fought battles from opposing lines of connected defensive holes
- Extreme devotion or loyalty to one's own country
- Archduke Franz _________ was assassinated on 28/6/1914
- Final set of demands or terms backed by a threat
- Area of fighting in Western Europe during WWI in which Germany engaged its enemies to the West
- The foremost territory held during a war by any one side where fighting is occurring
- Site where Australian and New Zealand troops landed in Turkey on 25 April 1915
- Soldiers mounted on horses
- Person who performs a service willingly and without pay
- Territory or countries ruled over by one country
- Country in which the Battle of the Somme occurred
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- A source which is created at the time being studied
- Economic and political system in which a country's trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit, rather than by the state
- Acronym used to refer to a soldier from the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps
- Name given to World War I prior to 1939 - The _____ War
- The policy of maintaining a large military force
- Compulsory enlistment of people in a military service
- The first sentence in a paragraph, outlines the topic to be discussed
- The strait in Turkey which runs between the northern peninsula of Turkey and the mainland
- Occurred at 11am on 11/11/1918 when Germany surrendered
- The collective name for Great Britain, Russia and France during WWI
- Something that one is expected or required to do by moral or legal obligation
26 Clues: Soldiers mounted on horses • Devotion or loyalty to one's own country • To enrol voluntarily for military service • The policy of maintaining a large military force • Extreme devotion or loyalty to one's own country • Final set of demands or terms backed by a threat • Territory or countries ruled over by one country • Country in which the Battle of the Somme occurred • ...
Bonus Crossword 2024-01-15
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- Oyster Harbour is located near which Great Southern town?
- Bremer is known for its stunning ___.
- West Cape Howe has dramatic ___ along the coastline.
- What is the highest peak in the Porongurup Range?
- Bluff Knoll is a popular ___ destination in the Stirling Ranges.
- Bluff Knoll is the highest ___ in the Stirling Ranges.
- The Anzac Centre in Albany commemorates Australia and New Zealand's involvement in which war?
- Hare Wall Sculpture is located in which Great Southern town?
- National parks in the Great Southern are known for their stunning ___ areas.
- Point Possession is a historic ___ in Albany.
- Albany's historic whaling ___.
- The Treetop Walk is a popular attraction in which Great Southern town?
- Cheynes Beach is popular for ___ and water activities.
- Gnowangerup Machinery Museum showcases the ___ of the past.
- Which coastal town is known for its scenic beauty in the Great Southern region?
- Granite outcrops are a feature of which Great Southern tourist spot?
- Wellstead Trees Reserve is dedicated to the preservation of native ___.
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- The Frankland River flows through a picturesque ___.
- Pingrup Pinnacles Walk offers a unique ___ experience.
- The Granite Skywalk offers breathtaking views in which national park?
- South Coast boasts beautiful ___ along its shoreline.
- Borden Track is popular for ___ enthusiasts.
- What iconic rock formation can be found along the coast of the Great Southern region?
- Kulin hosts various community ___ throughout the year.
- Which mountain ranges are prominent in the Great Southern landscape?
- Two Peoples Bay Nature Reserve is known for its diverse ___.
- The Valley of the Giants is famous for its ancient ___ trees.
- Cape Leeuwin is home to a historic ___.
- Lake Warden is known for ___ watching.
- Karri and Tingle are types of trees found in the Great Southern's vast ___.
- Mount Manypeaks is a prominent feature in the Great Southern ___.
- Green Pool is a natural ___ with crystal-clear waters.
32 Clues: Albany's historic whaling ___. • Bremer is known for its stunning ___. • Lake Warden is known for ___ watching. • Cape Leeuwin is home to a historic ___. • Borden Track is popular for ___ enthusiasts. • Point Possession is a historic ___ in Albany. • What is the highest peak in the Porongurup Range? • The Frankland River flows through a picturesque ___. • ...
Reasons for celebrations 2025-05-22
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- These are usually lit during Chinese New year, and are red in colour with yellow embroidery to represent good luck.
- At Aboriginal Australian initiation ceremonies, boys aged 11-13 are taught traditional songs, dances and the...
- People usually give these colourful plants to their mother on Mother's Day, which is a day dedicated to spoiling mums with gifts and food.
- When people gather to eat sausages on Australia Day
- Hindus offer this yellow, peelable fruit is offered to Rama on Rama Navami, a celebration of Rama's birthday.
- This cake, topped with candles, is the centerpiece of birthday partys, celebrating the anniversary of the day someone was born.
- A spiced bun eaten during easter, with a cross on top to represent Christ's crucifixion and Christian faith
- Pastry wrapped around a filling made from meat and flavourings, eaten on Chinese New Year
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- A dessert made from chocolate covered sponge cake with jam in the middle, typically eaten on Australia Day
- This drink must be blessed before being drunk at the special family meal on The Sabbath, when God was believed to have left one day of the week for rest when creating the world.
- When people gather at the crack of dawn to remember the soldiers who fought in the world wars
- A dessert made from baked meringue and topped with fruit eaten during Christmas.
- What Muslum people do during Ramadan to make them more disciplined, and remind them what it is like to not have food.
- Typically baked and eaten on Anzac day, made from oats and dessicated coconut
- A bread made without a raising agent, eaten on the Passover, celebrating God freeing the Israelites from Egyptian slavery
15 Clues: When people gather to eat sausages on Australia Day • Typically baked and eaten on Anzac day, made from oats and dessicated coconut • A dessert made from baked meringue and topped with fruit eaten during Christmas. • Pastry wrapped around a filling made from meat and flavourings, eaten on Chinese New Year • ...
World War I- Clarissa Sonntag 2013-07-27
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- The term for the total number of people who are killed, wounded, or captured in a battle.
- A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organisations.
- A battle on August 28, 1914, in which the British Royal Navy baited German warships in Helgoland Bight out to sea, where British forces sank three of the German ships with few losses of their own.
- A warship with a streamlined hull designed to operate completely submerged in the sea for long periods.
- An alliance during World War I that originally consisted of two European countries.
- ________ sometimes called ground combat, is the term used to describe military operations eventuating in combat that predominantly take place on the surface of the earth.
- A ____ or vapour, used esp. to disable an enemy in warfare.
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- A weapon that sprays out burning fuel, used mainly by the German.
- A terrorist Serbian nationalist group that was responsible for and participated in the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
- A war in which victory is determined purely by which side is better able to endure numerous, prolonged casualties (as opposed to a war in which victory is determined by accomplishing a specific objective, such as capturing a major city).
- The longest and one of the deadliest battles of the war, lasting from February 21 to December 18, 1916.
- An alliance among three central nations, each country played a major role in World War I, the alliance finalized in 1907.
- A peninsula in NW Turkey, between the Dardanelles and the Gulf of Saros.
- An agreed cease-fire in the war that proved to be the end of the war. This occurred during November in 1918.
- A person, esp. a member of the armed services, from Australia or New Zealand.
15 Clues: A ____ or vapour, used esp. to disable an enemy in warfare. • A weapon that sprays out burning fuel, used mainly by the German. • A peninsula in NW Turkey, between the Dardanelles and the Gulf of Saros. • A person, esp. a member of the armed services, from Australia or New Zealand. • ...
Stage 4 Engineered Systems- Bridges 2021-11-23
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- The _______ Bridge is an eight-lane cable-stayed bridge that carries the Western Distributor across Johnstons Bay between Pyrmont and Glebe Island, on the western fringe of the central business district of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
- The Sea Cliff Bridge is classified as a ___________ bridge.
- The Sydney Harbour Bridge is a heritage-listed steel through arch bridge that is 1149 ________ long.
- The Helix Bridge, officially The Helix, and previously known as the Double Helix Bridge, is a ___________ bridge linking Marina Centre with Marina South in the Marina Bay area in Singapore.
- Country that the Hangzhou Bay Bridge is located in.
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- The longest bridge in the world at 164.8km long. The Danyang ________ Bridge.
- The ________ Bridge is a hybrid cable-stayed/suspension bridge in New York City.
- The Royal Gorge Bridge is a tourist attraction near Cañon City, Colorado within Royal Gorge Bridge and Park, a 360-acre __________ park located along the edge of the Royal Gorge around both ends of the bridge.
- The Rialto Bridge is the oldest of the four bridges spanning the Grand Canal in ________, Italy.
- The Golden Gate Bridge is classified as a ___________ bridge.
- The Pont du Gard is an ancient Roman __________ bridge.
- The Tower Bridge was built between 1886 and 1894, designed by Horace Jones and engineered by John Wolfe _______.
- The _______ Vecchio is a medieval stone closed-spandrel segmental arch bridge over the Arno River, in Florence, Italy. It is noted for the shops built along it; building shops on such bridges was once a common practice.
13 Clues: Country that the Hangzhou Bay Bridge is located in. • The Pont du Gard is an ancient Roman __________ bridge. • The Sea Cliff Bridge is classified as a ___________ bridge. • The Golden Gate Bridge is classified as a ___________ bridge. • The longest bridge in the world at 164.8km long. The Danyang ________ Bridge. • ...
ANZAC PUZZLE 2023-04-27
Vocab 2 2024-04-03
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- Physical harm or damage to the body caused by an external force or accident.
- The act of honoring and recalling someone or something from the past, often related to remembering the sacrifices or achievements of individuals or events.
- Tools or instruments designed or used for fighting or defense, typically intended to cause harm to others.
- A physical structure or place established to commemorate and honor a person or event, often serving as a reminder to future generations.
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- A person who is killed or injured in a war, accident, or disaster.
- A type of injury typically involving a break in the skin or other body tissue, often resulting from trauma.
- Watercraft capable of operating underwater, typically used in naval warfare or exploration.
- A standard set of clothing worn by members of a particular group, organization, or profession to denote identity or affiliation.
- A long, narrow ditch or excavation in the ground, typically used for military defense or as a shelter during warfare.
- Armed forces or military personnel collectively, especially those deployed for combat or specific missions.
- A peninsula located in modern-day Turkey, known for the Gallipoli Campaign during World War I, where Allied forces, including Australian and New Zealand troops (ANZACs), fought against the Ottoman Empire.
- Someone admired for their courage, noble qualities, or outstanding achievements, often associated with acts of bravery or selflessness.
- Acronym for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, referring specifically to the combined forces of Australia and New Zealand during military operations, particularly associated with their involvement in World War I, notably the Gallipoli Campaign.
13 Clues: A person who is killed or injured in a war, accident, or disaster. • Physical harm or damage to the body caused by an external force or accident. • Watercraft capable of operating underwater, typically used in naval warfare or exploration. • Tools or instruments designed or used for fighting or defense, typically intended to cause harm to others. • ...
Keysie Crossword No.2 2022-01-12
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- 2021 Australian of the Year.(5/4)
- The Braeside farm was sold by the Keys family to Dr Arthur Syme, the son of David Syme, who once owned of this newspaper...(3/3)
- The word Djerring for which the Djerring Trail is named after, comes from the Bunurong Aboriginal language and means ‘join’ or...
- Street name of Springvale’s first hospital.(10/6)
- The Melbourne based artist responsible for the mural installed at the Mordialloc freeway underpass in Braeside…(6/5)
- The New CEO of Kingston City Council…(5/4)
- In 1982 the stables at Braeside Park, which housed this famous horse fell into disrepair and were destroyed by fire.(4/3)
- Until 2002 Braeside included this other suburb, nowadays home of the Nest cafe…
- Name of the new continuous freeway connecting Frankston to Clayton set to be completed this summer.(11/7)
- Name of the orbital rail loop connecting Melbourne’s suburbs.(8/4/4)
- First school in Keysborough that opened in 1869.(11/6/6)
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- First mayor of the City of Greater Dandenong.(4/6)
- Yarraman Station is named after…(8/5)
- Australian native tree you can find at Braeside Park.
- In 1856 this man bought land in the area of what is now Dingley Village and named his house Dingley Grange.(6/12)
- The first shop in Noble Park opened in 1912 on the corner of Buckley Street and what other street?
- The current number of level crossings removed by the Andrews Government.(5/3)
- The number of level crossings that will be removed by the Andrews Government by 2025.(6/5)
- The stations within the State Government’s new Metro Tunnel will be Arden, Parkville, State Library, Town Hall and?
- The write park in Keysborough.(6/4)
- Which former AFL Player who played for Noble Park and Essendon was named as one of The Australian newspaper's "Most Inspirational People" in 2007?(4/11)
- Meaning of the word Braeside.
- In 2021 this Australian tennis star won a rare “Golden Slam”.(5/6)
23 Clues: Meaning of the word Braeside. • 2021 Australian of the Year.(5/4) • The write park in Keysborough.(6/4) • Yarraman Station is named after…(8/5) • The New CEO of Kingston City Council…(5/4) • Street name of Springvale’s first hospital.(10/6) • First mayor of the City of Greater Dandenong.(4/6) • Australian native tree you can find at Braeside Park. • ...
World War 1 2015-03-17
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- A useful vehicle used for observing the battlefield from above
- positions These were built for miners and snipers
- A basic weapon used in world war 1
- A sort of drain used to get rid of rainwater in trenches
- A vital piece of equipment used in unbreathable toxic environments
- These joined the lines of trenches
- A terrible weapon used to hold back enemies and kill many who are not protected from it
- The space between two enemies' bases
- These were used to quickly transport reinforcements to awaiting soldiers
- Generals who had never fought this way before and would not think of the solution
- A special unit of soldiers that fought the Turkish
- A basic bomb used by most people
- A larger version of a bullet, that will explode on impact
- These were used to slow down the enemy in case of a successful breach of their trench
- A place were ammunition is stored
- Sand filled items used for protection
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- Powerful beams used to stop trenches collapsing
- A useful position used for soldiers to stand
- A useful item used to stop enemies from climbing fences
- A man who fought in the war
- The enemies could usually see when the enemy is bringing in reinforcments
- Not very advanced at the time, they were used to spy on the enemy
- These were used to stop the enemy being able to mow the soldiers down in their own trenches
- A deadly rapid fire weapon, used commonly by the Turkish
- Men could only advance at walking pace
- A common warfare method
- Used to balance soldiers arms when firing into enemy trenches
- A special type of war that was used mainly with gas' and acids
- tunnels used to transport explosives to underneath the enemies trench
- A special knife that was strapped onto guns in the war
- A weapon that was used to emit burning fuel at others
- The man who usually instructed attacks
- A horrible outcome of spending weeks in wet and cold trenches
- Horrible weapons used for blowing the enemy sky high when stepped on
34 Clues: A common warfare method • A man who fought in the war • A basic bomb used by most people • A place were ammunition is stored • A basic weapon used in world war 1 • These joined the lines of trenches • The space between two enemies' bases • Sand filled items used for protection • Men could only advance at walking pace • The man who usually instructed attacks • ...
Set 1 Vocabulary - GREEN (L4) 2025-05-20
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- The ______ of the country created a stronger government, although it was not an easy transition (change) for the many different tribes and communities.
- People in Western cultures (European and English-speaking countries) are sometimes criticised for being too ______: instead of putting the needs of the group first, e.g. their family and community, they put their own personal needs and desires first.
- He walked ______ into the room after finishing the project successfully.
- On Anzac Day there is always a special march for the soldiers who have sacrificed their lives in war to protect our country. Another word for a march is a ______.
- Babies don’t have teeth, so they need to have their food blended (made into a smooth paste) in a food ______.
- The team showed ______ when everyone helped each other during the big game.
- Winning the grand final was a great ______ for the team, as the competition had been very tough all season.
- The government keeps money in the national ______.
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- There was strong ______ to the new school rules from the students — they were not at all happy about the changes.
- If someone enjoys being different from everyone else rather than fitting in, you can say they like to express their ______.
- A rainbow is a beautiful ______ that doesn’t happen every day.
- He took a short ______ before answering the question, as he needed a few moments to think.
- If left alone, the rabbits will quickly ______ and fill the whole garden.
- Grandma will always ______ the drawings and birthday cards created by her small grandchildren — their artworks are so lovely and special!
- It’s ______ to see snow in NSW during winter as we live in a warm climate, although sometimes it does snow in the mountains.
- Our charity is raising money to help sick children. This is a good and worthy ______ to donate your money to!
- When studying for an exam, there is a lot of information to ______.
17 Clues: The government keeps money in the national ______. • A rainbow is a beautiful ______ that doesn’t happen every day. • When studying for an exam, there is a lot of information to ______. • He walked ______ into the room after finishing the project successfully. • If left alone, the rabbits will quickly ______ and fill the whole garden. • ...
World War 1 2014-05-15
Across
- A situation in which neither party can move forward (9)
- The term used to describe the strategy to leave your trench and charge your opponent (4-3-3)
- The gathering and accumulation of arms/weapons (10)
- A condition of the feet caused by standing in wet mud for lengthy periods (6,4)
- The narrow waterway between the Aegean Sea and the Sea of Marmara so important to Britain and Turkey (11)
- France, Britain and Russia were part of this alliance (6, 7)
- The German plan used to avoid war on two fronts (10)
- Dangerous territory that no-one can claim (10)
- The process of signing up for service voluntarily (10)
- The Arch Duke assassinated prior to World War 1 (5,9)
- Austria-Hungary, Italy and which third country made up the Triple Alliance
- One of the MAIN causes of WW1 (9)
- A regiment of troops that travelled on horseback but fought on the ground (5,5)
- An unseen soldier firing on the opposing force (6)
- The month ANZACS withdrew from Gallipoli (8)
- The blade attached to the front of the rifle (7)
- Wooden planks used along the bottom of trenches (10)
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- The word abreviated to 'I' in AIF (8)
- The role available to women in WW1 (5)
- Those killed, wounded or captured during wartime (10)
- The collective name for Australian and New Zealander troops (5)
- Devotion to and support for one's country (10)
- The acronym used to remember the four causes leading to the outbreak of WW1 (4)
- The area between France and Germany where several battles took place (3)(7)(5)
- One who was opposed to war in Australia: ________(5) Unionist
- An agreement between opposing sides to stop fighting in preparation for making peace (9)
- One of the MAIN causes of WW1 involving the desire for countries to increase their territories (11)
- A WW1 chemical weapon (7,3)
- One of the battles at Gallipoli during August 1915 (8)
29 Clues: A WW1 chemical weapon (7,3) • One of the MAIN causes of WW1 (9) • The word abreviated to 'I' in AIF (8) • The role available to women in WW1 (5) • The month ANZACS withdrew from Gallipoli (8) • Devotion to and support for one's country (10) • Dangerous territory that no-one can claim (10) • The blade attached to the front of the rifle (7) • ...
Feedback workshop 2024-07-26
Across
- a cafe near Sydney University Sport and Fitness
- the name of the Referendum that took place in Australia in 2023
- one other the Big Five animals
- an instrument that measures pressure
- the hemisphere where Australia is located
- the Hindu festival of colour that marks the arrival of Spring
- a diet that rejects all animal-based products
- the national dessert of Australia and New Zealand
- the home country of sushi
- came up with the theory of relativity (last name)
- the most commonly spoken language in Mainland China
- a ship that sank in 1912 after striking an iceberg
- a plant that is used to make hummus
- an iconic beach in Sydney
- current Programme Director for Exercise and Sport Science at the University of Sydney(last name)
- the number of legs a spider usually has
- the organisation that accredited both the ESS and EP programmes at the University of Sydney
- a singer of the song "Like a Virgin"
- a train station closest to the University of Sydney Camperdown campus
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- a number of stars on the flag of China
- the chemical element abbreviated as Na
- a country where flat white originated from
- the capital city of Australia
- a colour of emeralds
- the length of the undergraduate degree in Exercise Sport Science
- the location of the 2032 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games
- National Australian Holiday celebrated on 25th April
- the tallest mountain in the world
- the world's biggest ocean
- a language spoken in Brazil
- the smallest planet in our solar system
- the CEO of Tesla and current owner of X
- a plant that sushi is traditionally wrapped in
- the longest river in the world
- the name of the first-ever hip-hop musical written by Lin-Manual Miranda
- the current week of the semester two
- the primary ingredient of guacamole
- the ninth month of the Islamic calendar observed by Muslims worldwide
38 Clues: a colour of emeralds • the world's biggest ocean • the home country of sushi • an iconic beach in Sydney • a language spoken in Brazil • the capital city of Australia • one other the Big Five animals • the longest river in the world • the tallest mountain in the world • a plant that is used to make hummus • the primary ingredient of guacamole • an instrument that measures pressure • ...
Trench Warfare 2013-03-11
Across
- nickname used by Allied soldiers to describe Germans.
- a signal, given by siren, to announce that it is now safe to remove gas mask
- shelter dug on the side of a trench, in the ground, used as living quarters, for storage of supplies or for protection.
- permission given to soldiers to go home for an extended period of time.
- floor sections made of wooden slats which can be laid on wet, muddy or cold surfaces.
- nickname used by German soldiers to describe British, Irish, ANZAC and Canadian soldiers.
- soldier's back-pack, made of heavy canvas. It has a lot of pockets for ammunition, water bottle, bayonet, food, clothing and personal belongings.
- to waste time.
- the inner wall of a trench, made of earth and wood and topped with sandbags, to protect soldiers.
- a specific task assigned to a soldier or group, usually physical labour (digging trenches, burying the dead, clearing land).
- the area of military operations during the First World War which ran from Belgium, through northern France, and to the Swiss border.
- German word meaning "emperor".
- insect that lives off the blood of its host.
- cloth and/or rubber mask connected to an air filter and used to protect the face and lungs from poison gases.
- a tunnel within a trench, dug to a point beneath the enemy's trenches.
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- a place that is designated for soldiers to receive food and shelter.
- narrow ledge, located inside a trench, that allows soldiers to see over the parapet.
- nickname used by Allied soldiers to describe Germans.
- a unit of soldiers, normally consisting of 100 men.
- permission given to soldiers to leave their defensive positions when an attack by the enemy is over or not going to happen.
- type of wire used for establishing telephone connections between posts.
- no place to hide.
- type of gas which gives off a poisonous vapour, designed to kill, injure or disable a soldier by inhalation or contact.
- a long, deep and narrow hole in the ground, with the earth thrown up in front, dug to protect soldiers from bullets and other projectiles.
24 Clues: to waste time. • no place to hide. • German word meaning "emperor". • insect that lives off the blood of its host. • a unit of soldiers, normally consisting of 100 men. • nickname used by Allied soldiers to describe Germans. • nickname used by Allied soldiers to describe Germans. • a place that is designated for soldiers to receive food and shelter. • ...
World War 1 - Global War 2024-09-17
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- The naval rank held by Maximilian von Spee, commander of the German East Asia Squadron during WWI.
- This military corps, composed of forces from two southern hemisphere nations, played a prominent role in the Gallipoli Campaign.
- German underwater vessel used in a controversial campaign to blockade the British Isles.
- The American general who led U.S. forces in Europe during World War I.
- Site of a failed Allied offensive aimed at weakening the Ottoman Empire by securing a route to Russia.
- U.S. president who delivered the famous speech, "The world must be made safe for democracy," in calling for war.
- The first name of the future Turkish leader who successfully defended Ottoman positions at Gallipoli.
- The intercepted message that proposed an alliance between Germany and Mexico, bringing the U.S. closer to war.
- Peninsula in China where Japan and British forces targeted German colonial possessions in 1914.
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- A narrow, crucial waterway that connects the Aegean Sea to the Sea of Marmara, targeted during the Gallipoli Campaign.
- This major European power provided naval and military support to Japan in the capture of Qingdao.
- The type of submarine warfare resumed by Germany in 1917, targeting all vessels without prior warning.
- The ocean where critical naval engagements between Allied merchant ships and German submarines occurred during WWI.
- formation of ships that provided collective defense against submarine attacks, used by the Allies to protect trade routes.
- The sinking of this British ocean liner provoked outrage and helped shift public opinion in the U.S. toward joining the war.
- The colonial power that lost its East Asian stronghold to Japan during WWI.
- This country seized German territories in East Asia as part of its effort to expand influence in the Pacific.
- A German-controlled Chinese port city besieged by Japanese forces early in WWI.
- The defining feature of WWI battlefield fortifications, particularly notorious in Gallipoli and on the Western Front.
- Acronym for the American military force that entered the war in 1917.
20 Clues: Acronym for the American military force that entered the war in 1917. • The American general who led U.S. forces in Europe during World War I. • The colonial power that lost its East Asian stronghold to Japan during WWI. • A German-controlled Chinese port city besieged by Japanese forces early in WWI. • ...
English-speaking countries 2025-02-17
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- – Saint ... Day - a holiday celebrated on 17th March in Ireland.
- – A three-leaf plant that is a symbol of Ireland.
- – The national animal of Canada.
- – A famous clock tower in London.
- – A national holiday on 1st July celebrating the country’s founding.
- – The Great ... Reef, a world-famous coral reef located off the coast of Australia.
- – A famous Australian animal that hops on its back legs.
- – A famous landmark symbolizing freedom in New York.
- – The most popular sport in the UK.
- – The capital of New Zealand.
- – A famous British dish with fried fish and French fries.
- – A flightless bird that is a national symbol of New Zealand.
- – The capital of the UK.
- – The biggest city in Australia.
- – ... Day, a national holiday celebrated on 6th February.
- – A famous American sport played with a bat and ball.
- – The capital of Canada.
- – The largest city in New Zealand.
- – The name of the UK’s national flag.
- – A popular Australian spread made from yeast extract.
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- – A famous natural landmark in Ireland.
- – ... D.C. - the capital of the USA.
- – New Zealand’s most popular sport, with the All Blacks as the national team.
- – A popular American food with a meat patty and a bun.
- – A sweet liquid made from tree sap, popular in Canada.
- – The biggest city in the United States.
- – A Canadian dish made of French fries, cheese curds, and gravy.
- – The capital of Australia.
- – The national bird of the United States.
- – A popular sport in Ireland.
- – A widely celebrated holiday on 25th December.
- – ... Day, a national holiday in Australia and New Zealand to remember soldiers (25th April).
- – A prehistoric stone monument in England.
- – One of Canada’s official sports, played with a stick and net.
- – A traditional Irish dish made with meat and root vegetables.
- – A national holiday on 4th July celebrating the USA’s independence.
- – A traditional Māori method of cooking food underground, or a national food.
- – The capital of Ireland.
- – The biggest city in Canada.
- – One of Australia’s most popular sports.
40 Clues: – The capital of the UK. • – The capital of Canada. • – The capital of Ireland. • – The capital of Australia. • – A popular sport in Ireland. • – The capital of New Zealand. • – The biggest city in Canada. • – The national animal of Canada. • – The biggest city in Australia. • – A famous clock tower in London. • – The largest city in New Zealand. • ...
My Random Riddles 2025-11-17
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- - I march at dawn in memory, poppies whispering over names etched in stone. What am I?
- - I’m not alive, but I grow; I don’t have lungs, but I need air; I don’t have a mouth, but water kills me. What am I?
- - I was born in Texas, but my legend lives in mountains. My coolers are beasts, my bottles unbreakable. What am I?
- - My iron tower was once mocked, my cafés hum with art, and my language is called the tongue of love. What am I?
- - I chase an oval storm, tackle with shoulders of courage, and kick goals through twin trees. What am I?
- - I’m tiny yet curly, bred from royal grace and clever charm. My coat is soft as a cloud, my eyes melt hearts, and I fit in laps like a jewel. What am I?
- - I began as a boat shoe, mocked for my holes, yet embraced for my comfort. My foam molds to feet, my colors shout loud, and my name snaps like a reptile. What am I?
- - If two’s company and three’s a crowd, what are four and five?
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- - I can speak without a mouth and hear without ears. I’m made stronger by walls. What am I?
- - I’m a game of seven voices, each with a different duty. Some guard, some guide, some feed, some finish — but none can win alone. Feet must stay honest, passes must be sharp, and the circle decides the score. What am I?
- - I’m full of knowledge but never a teacher; I sit on shelves and open doors to worlds you can’t visit. What am I?
- - I ride giants that never sleep, balancing on moving glass. My racetrack has no end, and each ride writes a new story before it fades. What sport am I?
- - I keep secrets on lines that vanish when wet, then return when dry. What am I?
- - I move worlds without walking; I pull oceans twice a day. What am I?
14 Clues: - If two’s company and three’s a crowd, what are four and five? • - I move worlds without walking; I pull oceans twice a day. What am I? • - I keep secrets on lines that vanish when wet, then return when dry. What am I? • - I march at dawn in memory, poppies whispering over names etched in stone. What am I? • ...
World War One 2017-04-05
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- The name of the British queen who had multiple children marry into European ruling houses
- Small town in Northern Belgium that became famous for the amount of damage received from shelling as a result of nearby fighting between the Allies and German soldiers trying to gain military territory
- Treaty of ________, the famous treaty that was formed on the 28th June 1919 that saw the end of the war between Germany and the Allied Powers until WW2
- A new type of wire brought into the war that would strengthen the defences of a trench as it would be had for the enemy to get past
- The act of one country taking over another country’s land
- The belief of being a strong supporter of the rights of one’s country
- As a form of communication, soldiers were sent to and from the front line to carry messages to the commanding officers, they were called…
- The ________ Front, one of the most famous theatres of war during WW1, consisting of trenches running for hundreds of miles
- The psychological ‘illness’ that some soldiers became victim to, caused by prolonged exposure to gunfire, shelling, and the horrors of war
- The name given to the alliance made between Russia, Britain and France in 1907
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- The only occupation that would allow a women to be present on the front line
- A type of boat sometimes referred to as a “U-boat” that could travel completely under water and stated a new type of warfare on the high seas
- The political party that supported conscription and pushed for it to be put to a vote
- A vote put to the people asking one specific question to which there must be a direct response
- The compulsory call-up of men for military service
- The belief that army and navy forces should be given special ‘privileges’ by the government
- The name of the narrow strait that divides the Gallipoli peninsula from mainland Turkey
- The system of long, narrow excavations dug into the ground by soldier to protect them from shelling and gunfire
- The acronym given to the Australian and New Zealand troops that were most famous for their efforts fighting Turks in Gallipoli
- The name of the nation that joined Britain’s side on the 6th April 1917 after Germany had sunk one too many of their ships
20 Clues: The compulsory call-up of men for military service • The act of one country taking over another country’s land • The belief of being a strong supporter of the rights of one’s country • The only occupation that would allow a women to be present on the front line • The name given to the alliance made between Russia, Britain and France in 1907 • ...
WW1 2024-08-02
Across
- - Slang term for Australian or New Zealand soldiers.
- - A situation in which neither side can make progress or win.
- - Soldiers who fight on foot.
- Effort - The combined efforts of civilians and the military to win a war.
- Front - The main theatre of war during WWI, located in Western Europe.
- - Information, especially biased or misleading, used to promote a political cause or point of view.
- Garden - Gardens planted by civilians during war to increase food production.
- - To prepare and organize troops for active service.
- - Australian and New Zealand Army Corps; soldiers from these countries who fought in WWI.
- - Allowing each person to have only a fixed amount of a particular commodity.
- Man's Land - The area between the front lines of two opposing armies.
- The alliance of Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria during WWI
- Front - The civilian population and activities of a nation whose armed forces are engaged in war abroad.
- - A monument erected in honor of people whose remains are elsewhere, particularly those killed in war
- - German submarines used in WWI.
- Feather - A symbol given to men not in uniform, accusing them of cowardice.
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- - Payments made by a defeated country after a war to compensate for damages.
- Line - The most forward position of an army where fighting occurs.
- - The process by which a country determines its own statehood and forms its own allegiances and government.
- Countries that fought against the Central Powers, including Britain, France, Russia, Italy, and Japan
- Objector - A person who refuses to serve in the armed forces on moral or religious grounds.
- An agreement to stop fighting, usually temporarily, before a formal peace treaty is signed
- Telegram - A secret communication from Germany proposing a military alliance with Mexico against the United States.
- Warfare - A type of combat in which opposing troops fight from trenches facing each other.
- - A person who believes in and promotes peace and opposes war.
- - The belief in building up a strong military force to be prepared for war.
- The system for selecting individuals for compulsory military service
- - The act of spying, especially to gather military or political information.
- The alliance of Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria during WWI
- - Large German airships used for bombing and reconnaissance.
30 Clues: - Soldiers who fight on foot. • - German submarines used in WWI. • - Slang term for Australian or New Zealand soldiers. • - To prepare and organize troops for active service. • - Large German airships used for bombing and reconnaissance. • - A situation in which neither side can make progress or win. • - A person who believes in and promotes peace and opposes war. • ...
All things Australia by 7bets4free.com 2020-04-20
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- Strange 'a heady woman' to get the name of the soap opera is set in Summer Bay (4,3,4)
- Which song has been described as the country's "unofficial national anthem" (8,7)
- What month is Anzac Day each year (5)
- Which animal appears on the left of the Australian Coat of Arms (8)
- How many states are there (3)
- Which venue is one of the most famous and distinctive buildings in the World (6,5,5)
- Which eucalyptus leaf eating bear is a native of Australia (5)
- Which retired scrum half holds the most caps record for the Australian Rugby Union side (6,6)
- What's the name of Kylie Minogue's sister (6,7)
- What is the residence of the soap opera Neighbours (6,6)
- Who is the current Prime Minister of Australia (5,8)
- Which state is 24 down the capital of (3,5,5)
- What is it's longest river (6)
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- what is the name of the Island off the south western coast called (8)
- What is the nickname of the Australian Rugby Union side (9)
- What is it's currency (10,6)
- Who starred as Crocodile Dundee in the 1986 film of the same name (4,5)
- Which major port city in Western Australia, located at the mouth of the Swan River (10)
- Which mountain has Australia's highest mainland point (9)
- Where is Australia ranked in terms of the biggest country in the World (5)
- What is the name of the dog found in Australia (5)
- Which Australian can count among his alter egos Dame Edna Everage and Sir Les Patterson (5,9)
- What's the name of the world's largest coral reef which lies a short distance off the north-east coast (5,7,4)
- What is the capital and largest city of Western Australia (5)
- Alter 'near crab' to get the Government capital (8)
- Who famously bowled Mike Gatting with his first ball in Ashes cricket in 1993 (5,5)
- What it's the largest city (6)
- Which lake has it's lowest point at minus 39 ft below sea level (4)
- Until the early 19th century Australia was best known by what name (3,7)
- Which animal appears on the right of the Australian Coat of Arms (3)
30 Clues: What is it's currency (10,6) • How many states are there (3) • What it's the largest city (6) • What is it's longest river (6) • What month is Anzac Day each year (5) • Which state is 24 down the capital of (3,5,5) • What's the name of Kylie Minogue's sister (6,7) • What is the name of the dog found in Australia (5) • Alter 'near crab' to get the Government capital (8) • ...
Yr 9 WW1 2018-12-10
Across
- government control or restrictions placed on the media or publishing.
- space or natural crevice in the side of a trench wall. Used by trench soldiers for sleeping, resting and storage.
- enclosed living space or shelter dug into the wall of a trench.
- formal and informal communications between nations and their governments.
- one of several chemical weapons used during World War I. It appeared as a grey-green cloud, smelling of bleach. Much deadlier than mustard gas, it caused death by asphyxiation and burning of the lungs and airways.
- the murder of a monarch, political leader or other significant figures.
- series of artillery bombardments where the target line of shelling is moved progressively forward.
- act of an enlisted soldier or officer abandoning or fleeing his post during a time of war.
- alliance of Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire. The name comes from their comparatively central location in Europe.
- buildings specifically designed for occupation by military personnel.
- legislation passed by the British parliament in August 1914. It gave the government sweeping powers to protect the nation and coordinate the war effort. Among these powers were social controls, censorship and the authority requisition land, machinery and buildings.
- the process of dismantling armies, discharging soldiers and returning them to civilian life at the conclusion of a war.
- military operation to restrict movement and trade in and out of an enemy nation.
- acronym for the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, a joint force assembled in early 1915 to participate in the Gallipoli campaign. ANZAC Day (April 25th) is a day of commemoration in both nations.
- Serbian nationalist group, formed in 1901 and particularly active after 1908. Among the objectives were the removal of Austrian control in Bosnia and the formation of a ‘Greater Serbia’ for Slavic people in the Balkans.
- nation or empire that is formed by the union of two different kingdoms.
- the forced acquisition of a region or territory by a more powerful state
- an official who represents a government in its relations with foreign governments.
- system of government where all political power and sovereignty is vested in a single ruler, usually a king, tsar or emperor.
- a formal agreement between two or more nations, pledging military, logistic or financial support to each other in the event of war or aggression.
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- derogatory term for Germans, common in England during World War I. It is derived from the French ‘caboche’ (cabbage) and German affection of sauerkraut, or pickled cabbage.
- rifle ammunition that explodes or expands when it impacts flesh, thus creating even more serious injury.
- one-sided conflicts against undeveloped or inferior forces, waged to gain control of a colonial possession.
- artillery bombardment focused on a small target area, such as a key position or section of trench, with the aim of destroying it utterly.
- individual who refused to enlist in the military or fight in war because of religious, political or pacifist beliefs. Known colloquially as ‘conchies’, they were treated with varying degrees of toleration during the war.
- government policy that requires citizens to perform compulsory military service, particularly in a time of war.
- a period where two or more nations engage in the rapid production of military technology and equipment, usually in response or rivalry to each other.
- large region of south-eastern Europe, bordered by Austria-Hungary to the north, the Black Sea to the east, the Mediterranean Sea to the south and the Adriatic Sea to the west. Includes Serbia, Bosnia, Greece and Montenegro.
- below-ground fortification with overhead protection.
- large calibre mobile guns, capable of firing explosive shells that cause considerable destruction.
- wooden platform installed at the bottom of a trench, to provide soldiers with a firm footing and lift them out of water or muddy ground.
- ruling family in a monarchy, such as the Romanovs in Russia and the Hapsburgs in Austria-Hungary.
- long blade that is attached to the barrel of a gun, for use in infantry charges and close quarter fighting.
- country, region or territory that is invaded and occupied by a more powerful nation, then absorbed into its empire.
- largest class of British battleship, heavily armoured and outfitted with large artillery guns.
- temporary suspension of hostilities in a war, often while a peace treaty is being negotiated.
- basic infantry unit under a lieutenant-colonel and comprising about 35 officers and 750 soldiers; this varied widely from army to army and from period to period.
- smokeless propellant used in munitions, including artillery shells, naval guns, mortars and rifle cartridges.
- sustained bombardment of a trench line, front or area, usually with heavy artillery or naval guns.
- aerial battle between aircraft.
40 Clues: aerial battle between aircraft. • below-ground fortification with overhead protection. • enclosed living space or shelter dug into the wall of a trench. • government control or restrictions placed on the media or publishing. • buildings specifically designed for occupation by military personnel. • ...
Gallipoli Vocab 2024-08-02
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- - The company and friendship of others with common aims.
- - A long, narrow ditch used in warfare.
- - A moral or legal obligation; a responsibility.
- - Great bravery.
- - The act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else regarded as more important or worthy.
- - Something transmitted by or received from an ancestor or predecessor from the past.
- - Additional troops sent to support military action.
- - The quality of being patriotic; vigorous support for one's country.
- - Deep sorrow, especially that caused by someone's death.
- - The characteristics determining who or what a person or thing is.
- - The confidence, enthusiasm, and discipline of a person or group at a particular time.
- - The ability to do something that frightens one; bravery.
- - The fact or process of losing someone or something.
- - A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim.
- - People who are killed, wounded, or missing in a war.
- - The process of moving people from a dangerous place to a safer one.
- - Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, the combined force of Australian and New Zealand military units.
- - Australian term for comradeship or friendship, particularly among men.
- - A narrow strait in north-western Turkey connecting the Aegean Sea to the Sea of Marmara.
- - A situation in which neither side in a conflict can make any progress.
- - A large body of troops ready for battle, especially an infantry unit forming part of a brigade.
- - The ability to endure an unpleasant or difficult process or situation without giving way.
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- - An association, society, or community of people linked by a common interest, religion, or trade.
- - A series of military operations intended to achieve a particular objective.
- - The complete loss or absence of hope.
- - The action of remembering something or someone.
- - A defensive wall or other reinforcement built to strengthen a place against attack.
- - The state or fact of continuing to live or exist, typically in spite of difficult conditions.
- - Large-calibre guns used in warfare on land.
- - The act of remembering and showing respect for someone or something in a ceremony.
- - The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
- - High respect; esteem.
- - Savage physical violence; great cruelty.
- - Identification with one's own nation and support for its interests, especially to the exclusion or detriment of the interests of other nations.
- - A deeply distressing or disturbing experience, often resulting in lasting mental and emotional effects.
- - A temporary suspension of fighting, typically one during which peace talks take place
36 Clues: - Great bravery. • - High respect; esteem. • - A long, narrow ditch used in warfare. • - The complete loss or absence of hope. • - Savage physical violence; great cruelty. • - Large-calibre guns used in warfare on land. • - A moral or legal obligation; a responsibility. • - The action of remembering something or someone. • ...
My Random Riddles - By Fallon 2025-11-18
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- - I'm not alive, but I grow; I don't have lungs, but I need lots of air; I don't have a mouth, but water kills me. What am I?
- - If two's company, and three is a crowd, than what are four and five?
- - I ride giants that never sleep, balancing on moving glass. My racetrack has no end, and each ride writes a new story before it fades. What sport am I?
- - I chase an oval storm, tackle with shoulders of courage, and kick goals through twin trees. What am I?
- - I’m crushed from pods, sweet and warm, baked into cakes and custards. What am I?
- - I’m tiny yet curly, bred from royal grace and clever charm. My coat is soft as a cloud, my eyes melt hearts, and I fit in laps like a jewel. What am I?
- - I twist like a dancer, tear through towns, and vanish in a blink. What am I?
- - I keep secrets on lines that vanish when wet, then return when dry. What am I?
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- -I’m rolled with care, wrapped in seaweed, filled with rice and fish. You’ll find me in Japanese cuisine, often dipped in soy. What am I?
- - I’m full of knowledge but never a teacher; I sit on shelves and open doors to worlds you can’t visit. What am I?
- - I’m a game of seven voices, each with a different duty. Some guard, some guide, some feed, some finish — but none can win alone. Feet must stay honest, passes must be sharp, and the circle decides the score. What am I?
- - I march at dawn in memory, poppies whispering over names etched in stone. What am I?
- - My iron tower was once mocked, my cafés hum with art, and my language is called the tongue of love. Where am I?
- - I fall like feathers, melt on tongues, and blanket the world in white. What am I?
- - I began as a boat shoe, mocked for my holes, yet embraced for my comfort. My foam molds to feet, my colours shout loud, my name snaps like a reptile. What am I?
- - I move worlds without walking; I pull oceans twice a day. What am I
- - I was born in Texas, but my legend lives in the mountains. My coolers are beasts; my bottles are unbreakable. What am I?
17 Clues: - I move worlds without walking; I pull oceans twice a day. What am I • - If two's company, and three is a crowd, than what are four and five? • - I twist like a dancer, tear through towns, and vanish in a blink. What am I? • - I keep secrets on lines that vanish when wet, then return when dry. What am I? • ...
Türkiye 2024-12-22
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- Huge covered market in Istanbul with thousands of shops.
- Traditional Turkish bath.
- Another word for 'Turkish Delight'.
- City on the Aegean coast, known for its port.
- Turkish dumplings served with yogurt sauce.
- Archaeological site near Selçuk, also a Turkish beer brand.
- Sea connecting the Bosphorus and the Dardanelles.
- Largest city in Türkiye, bridging Europe and Asia.
- Small appetizer plates common in Turkish meals.
- Means 'olive' in Turkish, widely produced in the Aegean region.
- Magnificent mosque in Istanbul built by Mimar Sinan.
- A northeastern province bordering Georgia.
- Province famous for its lake and unique swimming cats.
- Short for Şanlıurfa, famed for Balıklıgöl and ancient sites.
- A flower once symbolically linked to the Ottoman Empire.
- A yogurt-based savory drink.
- City in Thrace, famous for rakı and meatballs.
- Founder and first President of the Republic of Türkiye.
- Means 'fish' in Turkish.
- Turkish name for the Black Sea region.
- Official currency of Türkiye.
- Another name for Rumi, associated with Konya.
- Strait in Istanbul connecting Black Sea and Marmara Sea.
- City famous for its spicy kebab and Sabancı Merkez Mosque.
- Historic palace on the Bosphorus in Istanbul.
- Anise-flavored liquor often called 'Lion's Milk'.
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- Famous Cappadocia town known for cave churches.
- Pastry filled with cheese, spinach, or meat.
- Relating to the people, language, or culture of Türkiye.
- Peninsula in northwestern Türkiye, a WWI historic site.
- Coastal resort town in Antalya province.
- Historical region of Istanbul on the European side.
- Thermal spring terraces with travertine pools in Denizli.
- Central Anatolian province home to Cappadocia sites.
- Ancient Greek city in İzmir province, home to Temple of Artemis.
- Ring-shaped bread often eaten for breakfast.
- City known for the Whirling Dervishes and Mevlana Museum.
- Sugary confection also known as Turkish lokum.
- Australians and New Zealanders commemorated at Gallipoli.
- Means 'palace' in Turkish.
- The capital city of Türkiye.
- Coastal town known for its river and ancient rock tombs.
- Region famous for fairy chimneys and hot-air balloons.
- A district in Ankara named for the Turkish Red Crescent.
- Famous palace museum in Istanbul, once home to Ottoman sultans.
- Popular grilled meat dish in Turkish cuisine.
- Sweet pastry made of layers of phyllo and nuts.
- Tourist city known as the capital of the Turkish Riviera.
- Monastery built into a cliff in Trabzon province.
- Legendary city also known as Troy, in Çanakkale.
50 Clues: Means 'fish' in Turkish. • Traditional Turkish bath. • Means 'palace' in Turkish. • The capital city of Türkiye. • A yogurt-based savory drink. • Official currency of Türkiye. • Another word for 'Turkish Delight'. • Turkish name for the Black Sea region. • Coastal resort town in Antalya province. • A northeastern province bordering Georgia. • ...
90 Years of Jill and Peter 2025-03-21
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- What was used to dye the egg shells red for the Easter Egg hunt?
- Who was the family housecleaner during the 70’s?
- The fresh water at which favourite place to take out the boat was tinted brown, luckily only from the tea tree?
- Weekly trips to which famous market ceased once there was an Aldi close by?
- The grandsons still come to the beach house and drink this?
- Before attending All Hallows School in Brisbane, Jill when to primary school in which town?
- Who taught Jill to crochet?
- Amongst an Emu, a pig and a flock of peahens, if you believe the stories, this pet could just about drive the ute himself?
- Famous saying from the cowboy who was on the poster all the grandchildren thought was Grandpa in the Bartel’s Samford pool room ‘Courage is being scared to death and …. up anyway’?
- The last name of Jill’s first boss?
- Not since their daughters has any descendent been married in one of these, despite Peter and Jill being actively involved weekly?
- What biscuit is always in the cupboards?
- What gift have every grandchild and most great grandchildren received?
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- It’s not a party without this tart?
- Peter’s least favourite cricketer?
- Joining the Sunshine Beach Surf Club has been more about the food and drink, which Surf Club had all the action in Peter’s youth?
- Amongst a privileged few Peter and Jill had working holidays at this special place at Double Island Point?
- Where were they moving when they sent everyone a Postcard of a corroboree saying ‘We’re moving to the sticks’?
- Grandma loved growing this flower in Stafford?
- This colour is not only the colour of Jill’s eyes but the name of the mountain area they honeymooned?
- Jill would visit this place twice a week for the right do?
- What fruit is used in the miracle cure all homemade skin treatment?
- The only car brand the grandchildren have ever seen them drive?
- Hopefully Peter liked this apprentice more than the others because his interest in the Smith family didn’t stop with gaining his trade?
- A pastime on the beach that had everyone either squirming or in awe of Peter’s skills?
- Which liquor is claimed to have medicinal properties that will fix everything from a stomach bug to sick peahens?
- Not satisfied with just attending the dances at the end of Grandma Condon’s street, which famous Brisbane night club did the pair also go to dance?
- What activity does every new family pet get an offer to participate in?
- This seed from this plant was always drying on paper towel next to the sink?
29 Clues: Who taught Jill to crochet? • Peter’s least favourite cricketer? • It’s not a party without this tart? • The last name of Jill’s first boss? • What biscuit is always in the cupboards? • Grandma loved growing this flower in Stafford? • Who was the family housecleaner during the 70’s? • Jill would visit this place twice a week for the right do? • ...
