Category Archives: Diary

Stuff that’s happened to me.

I’m in Paraburdoo

Posted on June 7, 2007 by Jacques Chester

Yes, the move to Perth has entered its second stage. The previous stage was the stressful madness of evacuating the old house. I’ve been here in Para for 2 days now. It’s a tiny mining settlement deep inside WA. Already … Continue reading →

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Back to university

Posted on February 27, 2006 by Jacques Chester

After taking a sabbatical from university for a semester, I am back and ready to try make a good go of it.

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Diaries Revisited

Posted on December 2, 2004 by Jacques Chester

I warn you, O Gentle Reader, that what follows is self-indulgent.

I’ve been going over my old K5 diaries. I’m amazed by some of it, disturbed by other bits, and nostalgic for the days of yore.

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Intermittent updates.

Posted on February 3, 2004 by Jacques Chester

Well the news is that wikipedia cracked 200,000 articles, so long as you count all the incidentals and stubs. But that’s “pressable” so good luck to them. It’s nevertheless a really fun place to browse; and it makes one imagine … Continue reading →

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Why I am a Liberal

Posted on January 27, 2004 by Jacques Chester

“Passion meets Reason, they fall in love, the end”. I was once asked why I was a Liberal. This was what I sent them a few days later. The Americans amongst you may find it confusing – being Australian, “Liberal” … Continue reading →

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Consultancy & Student Politics

Posted on December 31, 2003 by Jacques Chester

So I’ve left my current job, and I’m planning to become a consultant to my former masters; so far it’s travelling well. Any tips? In other news, I’m apparently a celebrity diariser out there in Liberal Student Land. Given the … Continue reading →

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