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Having looked up the answer to the language question/hint, it is a bit of a fine point. I had thought of New Zealand as Hunua does sound Maori.
 
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Gloster said:
Having looked up the answer to the language question/hint, it is a bit of a fine point. I had thought of New Zealand as Hunua does sound Maori.
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Having also Googled: I see that Lingo 3 is New Zealand Sign Language. What with that and Tolkien -- I'm reminded of a certain speculative-fiction novel series...
 
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With what would you associate the names Kate Bridges and Angus Hudson?
 
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I think this was the day degreed to be the last day one could use 'time immemorial' - legally one couldn't claim anything actually 'happened' before 5th July 1189, due to the many instances of doubt and dubious storytelling that went on. Also, I think that the day was extended to 6th July as, linked with @Calthrop answer, Richard I (Lion Heart) was proclaimed king after his father died.
 
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perryman said:
I think this was the day degreed to be the last day one could use 'time immemorial' - legally one couldn't claim anything actually 'happened' before 5th July 1189, due to the many instances of doubt and dubious storytelling that went on. Also, I think that the day was extended to 6th July as, linked with @Calthrop answer, Richard I (Lion Heart) was proclaimed king after his father died.
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Correct. It was decided that time immemorial was to be before the accession of Richard I, who acceded on the death of Henry II on that date.

Perryman to set the next question.
 
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Gloster said:
Correct. It was decided that time immemorial was to be before the accession of Richard I, who acceded on the death of Henry II on that date.

Perryman to set the next question.
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Thank you.

I'll throw an open floor to the forum as I have no cunning and/or devious question at the front of my mind.
 
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With the Antipodes a bit in mind, from @FrodshamJnct's question:

Please name four cities / towns / villages, each in a different State or Territory of Australia; and each with a name identical with that of a village, town or city in the British Isles.
 
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@Gloster: by submitting Normanton (Queensland) you made the four-state quota (your first answer featured Newcastle and Albury, both in New South Wales). You thus pip at the post by one minute, @yoyothehobo with his foursome-in-one (Tasmania / NSW / Western Australia / Victoria).

@Gloster -- the floor's yours, sport !
 
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Most British police forces use a chequered pattern for markings on clothing, etc. It is usually black and white, although other colours are used.

What is the official name and, as a bonus, what is it often known as?
 
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Is it Battenburg? Or is that the thing it is often known as?

Or i am just thinking that because I like cake?
 
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