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Falklands celebrates Chilean Independence Day at Government House
Chileans in the Falkland Islands celebrated their country's Independence Day with a reception at Government House in Stanley on Monday and on the weekend a traditionally lively gathering at The Narrows Bar. Read full article
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Disclaimer & comment rulesThis article begs the question “ do the Argentinians celebrate Independence Day in Government House in Stanley?”
Sep 22nd, 2017 - 10:31 pm - Link - Report abuse 0England will return the Malvinas within 25 years.
Sep 25th, 2017 - 02:20 am - Link - Report abuse -2Any mention of Admaral Thomas Cochrane who was pivotal in Chile actually managing to gain their independence from Spain? The UK establishment don't like to mention him. Wonder why?
Sep 25th, 2017 - 11:55 am - Link - Report abuse 0LMAO @ this ..SkippyVonBraun bitch......Dream on Tinkerbell...it will NEVER hppen...!
Sep 25th, 2017 - 10:25 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Esco
Sep 26th, 2017 - 12:11 pm - Link - Report abuse 0What????
He is buried in Westminster Abbey with the following epitaph
'Here rests in his 85th year Thomas Cochrane Tenth Earl of Dundonald of Paisley and of Ochiltree in the Peerage of Scotland Marquess of Marenham in the Empire of Brazil GCB and Admiral of the Fleet who by his confidence and genius his science and extraordinary daring inspired by his heroic exertion in the cause of freedom and his splended services alike to his own country, Greece, Brazil, Chile and Peru achieved a name illustrious throughout the world for courage, patriotism and chivalry. Born Dec 14 1775. Died Oct 31 1860”
Strange way not to mention him wouldn't you think?
Darragh
Sep 26th, 2017 - 08:06 pm - Link - Report abuse 0You saved me the bother.
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