30 July 2010 18:00
Our House - Rowena Crescent SW11
Each week Australian Times meets a house in London shared by Aussies and their new international mates. This week say hello to Megan Guest, Marc Lawrence, Faith van Zyl, Hilary Tweed and James Bird in Battersea.
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MEGAN GUEST (Aus)
From: Sydney
Job: Teacher
What qualities do you bring to the house? Messiness, milk and fruit (courtesy of the British education system) and various items from pubs, eg salt and pepper shakers.
What do you miss about home? My mum and sister, chocolate milk and sunshine that burns your skin.
MARC LAWRENCE (Aus)
From: Canberra
Job: Primary teacher
Who do you think will win the flag this year? In the NRL: Draagons, AFL: Western Bulldogs
What token Aussie thing do you take when travelling: Sporting jersey, Bonds socks.
FAITH VAN ZYL (South Africa)
From: Johannesburg, SA
Job: Leisure consultant
What do you think about Australia: Hot and lucious and crawling with fit hunks!
What Aussie traits do you possess even though you are not? Laidbackness, sun-loving.
HILARY TWEED (UK)
From: Chester, Cheshire, UK
Job: Public Relations
What delights/annoys you about your Aussie housemates? Their fab accents.
What Aussie traits do you possess even though you are not? A new-found love of The Church (Grand).
JAMES BIRD (UK)
Job: Urban farm worker
What qualities do you bring to the home? useless fun facts.
What do you think about Australia? Far away and full of dangerous animals.
What Aussie traits do you possess even though you are not? Love of beer, BBQs and sunshine.
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