The Random thought thread

[nomadpete]

9 hours ago, willedoo said:

change their name to Superdear.

Supercheep and Repco are now a car accessory duopoly.

[old man emu]

Here's your answer:  Supercheap Auto is owned by Super Retail Group Limited (ASX: SUL), a publicly listed Australian retail company.  

 

Repco: Owned by Genuine Parts Company (GPC) through GPC Asia Pacific, a large American automotive parts giant.

 

Autobarn Australia is owned by the automotive aftermarket company Bapcor Limited. Bapcor also owns other well-known automotive networks, including Autopro, Burson Auto Parts, Midas, and Opposite Lock. 

 

Pedders Suspension & Brakes is a 100% Australian, family-owned company managed by the Pedder family (until they sell out to an American hedge fund mob).

[red750]

Independent politician Helen Haines has lost her second leg following the horrendous attack on her at Wangaratta. They keep saying this is the first political attack in Australia, but ALP leader Arthur Calwell survived an assassination attempt in 1966.

[Grumpy Old Nasho]

There were two others, one in 1921, and more recently John Newman, NSW State MP, killed by Vietnamese displaying their gratitude for being allowed into Australia.