No. 3 - June 2005

CRIKEY! AUSSIE NEWS 3 - 1 JUNE 2005
 
      www.souvenirsaustralia.com

G'day everyone,

Welcome to our latest newsletter and my apologies for the very long break since I last wrote to you.    Over the past 18 months much of my time has been devoted to our Uggs and other sheepskin products.   I am happy to say that we now have a dedicated sister web site, Uggs Down Under where you can find a full range of these goods.   To launch this new site we have many ways for you to win your own pair of genuine Aussie Uggs including a photo competition.

I've just added a brand new section on our web site, Aussie Icons.   Here we'll feature many famous and uniquely Aussie items and the first two you can read about are Vegemite and Thongs.    You can also get your own pair of thongs or tube/jar of Vegemite to sample.

                          

Most Australians are sad to see the recent passing of our King of TV comedy.   You can read about this and Kylies' cancer scare in the In the News part of our site.

Are you missing out on all the goss from Down Under?    Well you can now catch up on Australian entertainment, fashion, TV soaps, celebrities, sports news and more through our magazines category.    We'll rush you the latest issue of your favourite Aussie magazine.   There are currently 22 titles to choose from and there is definitely no commitment to a long term subscription so why not sample one that takes your fancy.

                                            

Who is Tim the Yowie Man?   Find out and also read about the mystery Blue Mountains panther and Tassie tigers in our Crikey stories.

I've added heaps of new products to our range in the last few weeks - everything from inflatable kangaroos to eucalyptus soap, laughing kookaburras and The Wiggles books & CDs.      Check out these and lots more on our Home page.

                                   

Did you know that nearly 5 times as many Australians go whale watching now than in 1991?   There are lots more amazing Aussie facts and figures like this in our Did You Know... section.

Please take advantage of our special subscriber discount code if you are placing an order through our web site.   The special code you will need this month to save up to Aust $20 is:    CRIKEY010605       This code is valid for orders received by 30 June 2005.    All you need to do is add the relevant discount voucher to your order and quote the code in the box provided and the amount will be automatically deducted from the total.

It is also important to remember that all prices on our site are fully inclusive of airmail shipping worldwide.   There are no additional  handling or shipping charges.

Every month we give away an assorted collection of Australian souvenir items through a random draw of all customers who have placed an order during that month.   Congratulations go to our following recent winners:-

April 2005 - Jason Albrecht of Idaho, USA
May 2005 - Refke Van Teeffelen of the Netherlands

Till next time.

Best Regards
Peter Byron
Souvenirs Australia Warehouse
http://www.souvenirsaustralia.com

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No. 2 - September 2003

CRIKEY!  AUSSIE NEWS 2 *  SEPTEMBER 2003

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G'day everyone,

Welcome to the many hundreds of new subscribers to this newsletter since our first issue.  I've been spending a lot of my time lately sending out your free souvenir key chains.

As I write this Sydney is celebrating the third anniversary of the worlds biggest sporting event taking place in the city - the Olympics.   At the same time it’s less than one month till the third biggest sporting event in the world takes place around Australia - the Rugby World Cup.  You can find more information and updates on this event and lots of other interesting stories and info on Australia and places to visit here.   (including the news that Sydney has again won the World's Best City award in the Travel + Leisure magazine annual awards)

The Wallabies are the Aussie Rugby team hoping to keep the Cup down under, but what on earth is a Wallabeenie?       Find out and maybe even get one for yourself or a friend here

Coff's Harbour, on the coast between Sydney and Brisbane is famous for something that is very big.    Our Big Things page has the answer and will also tell you where to find the Big Golden Guitar.

There's been one recent Australian export which is not exactly fashionable down under any more... but its now a must have item for many American celebrities.    Find out on this page who's wearing them and maybe even score yourself a pair for much less than you'd pay in Manhattan or LA.

On our Crikey! stories page you can read about recent sightings of Tasmanian tigers, beer-coated CD's and a song written and dedicated to a particular part of Kylie Minogue.    The 'Unusual Places' page will let you know about the Tully UFO sightings, the House of Bottles and much more.

'In the News' will update you on recent Australian news stories of international interest - it includes stories on 'Finding Nemo', Delta Goodrem, Cathy Freeman and much more.

Did you know that there are 5 times as many sheep in Australia as there are people??  You'll find this and lots more interesting trivia and facts are on our 'Did You Know...' page.

How about a 'Kangaroos Next 25km' plastic roadsign  for the back window of your car to attract attention?   These and a big range of other Aussie roadsign souvenirs are available here.

Don't forget, as a newsletter subscriber, you have access to a special discount on all orders - up to A$25 off the order total.   You just need to quote the following code in the 'additional instructions' section of your order form and then add the relevant discount offer to your shopping cart.   The discount will then be automatically taken off.

SPECIAL SEPTEMBER SUBSCRIBER CODE:      0903-05-10-25
(valid with all orders received by 30 September 2003)
ADD THE DISCOUNT ITEM TO YOUR SHOPPING CART FROM HERE

These subscriber discounts are in addition to the other special September offers mentioned on our home page, which are available to everyone.   And don't forget free worldwide airmail shipping is included on all orders placed through our web site.

Please forward this newsletter to any of your friends and colleagues if they have an interest in Australia or things Australian.   All new subscribers to this newsletter will receive a free Aussie souvenir key chain. (limited time offer)

Don't forget about our regular monthly giveaway.     Every order gives you a chance to win a great prize in our monthly draw.   All orders placed during September 2003 will go in the draw to win an Aussie souvenir pack - including cling koalas, stickers, a Wallabeenie, key chains, emu oil cream, souvenir pens, a fridge magnet and more!!  Our previous winners of didgeridoos were Joseph Cavanagh of California, USA in August and Jacqueline Tatum of Texas, USA in July.   Congratulations to both of you!!

Please let me know if you have any Australian related stories or articles suitable for inclusion on our site.

Till next time.

Regards
Peter Byron
Souvenirs Australia Warehouse
http://www.SouvenirsAustralia.com

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No. 1 - July 2003

CRIKEY! AUSSIE NEWS 1 * 02 JULY 2003

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G'day everyone,

Welcome to the first Crikey! Aussie News email newsletter. In this regular newsletter I aim to bring you lots of interesting Australian stories, news and info and let you know about some great Australian products and souvenirs. Also included will be subscriber only offers on purchases through our web site.

Have you ever wondered what it means to 'come a cropper' or just who you're meeting when you come across a 'banana-bender'? Find the meaning of these expressions and lots of other Aussie slang words in a special section on our site, Aussie slang. This section will be continually expanded over coming weeks.

A great Aussie icon turns 80 years old this year. Find out what it is here and you might even want to try it out.

Australian emu oil has been claimed to provide much needed relief for arthritis sufferers and tea tree oil is considered a great cure-all for many conditions. Read more about both these oils here.

Don't forget that all prices on our web site are in weak Aussie dollars and shipping costs are included. That's right - there are definitely no extra charges to worry about!! In fact, as a subscriber, you have access to a special discount on all orders - up to A$25 off the order total. You just need to quote the following code in the 'additional instructions' section of your order form and then add the relevant discount offer to your shopping cart. The discount will then be automatically taken off.

SPECIAL JULY SUBSCRIBER CODE: 0703-05-10-25

These subscriber discounts are in addition to the other special July offers mentioned on our home page, which are available to everyone.

A STRANGE phenomenon is occurring among tourists to Central Australia's famous big red rock, Uluru. Overseas tourists have been stealing large and small pieces of the rock -- and then posting them back from all parts of the world, often at great expense. Find out why here.

Have you heard about the eight metre golden Gumboot? Australians seem to have a fascination with Big Things. In a special section on our web site we'll continue to bring you lots of stories about these amazing Big Things. Go there now

Did you know that Nguyen is the 4th most popular name in the Sydney telephone book and that 37.8 per cent of people in Sydney were born overseas? Lots more interesting facts can be found in 'Did You Know'

In which South Australian town do most of the residents live underground? Our 'Unusual Towns' section will give you the answer.

All the information sections of our web site will be regularly updated with lots of new stories, info and news. There's even a special section with news particularly relevant to Aussie expatriates. Any contributions are welcome for consideration of inclusion.

Please tell your friends and colleagues about our site if they have an interest in Australia or things Australian. All new subscribers to this newsletter will receive a free Aussie souvenir keyring.

Don't forget about our regular monthly giveaway. Every order gives you a chance to win a great prize in our monthly draw. The July prize is a fantastic bamboo didgeridoo. Congratulations to Andre Hart of Bristol, UK who has won our June prize of a large plush Koala.

Feel free to email me personally with any comments, criticisms or suggestions about this newsletter or our web site.

Till next time.

Regards

Peter Byron

Souvenirs Australia Warehouse

Email: peter@souvenirsaustralia.com