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Brothels put on staff for US navy
news.com.au ^ | 3rd July 2009

Posted on 07/03/2009 12:38:19 AM PDT by naturalman1975

PERTH brothels are increasing staff to contend with the arrival of two US warships carrying more than 5400 sailors. Nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington and guided missile cruiser USS Cowpens docked off Fremantle yesterday.

Prevalent in groups of five or six on the streets of Perth today, some sailors were asking locals: "Where do you go to party?".

Business groups estimate the sailors' arrival will boost the local economy to the tune of $5 million during the ships' five-day stay.

The owner of Perth brothel Langtrees, Beverly Clarke, said today she had put on five extra staff for the weekend, including two from the eastern states.

While there had already been a marginal increase in business, she expected numbers to increase markedly by tonight.

"Two more (US) sailors just walked in," she said while being interviewed this afternoon.

"At the moment I've even got girls from the eastern states here to assist us."

When a similar number of sailors appeared in Perth in 2002, Langtrees was overwhelmed with the demand and was forced to shut its doors.

Then brothel madam Mary-Anne Kenworthy said her staff and workers at other brothels had become exhausted and that she would rather stop business than offer customers an inferior service.

(Excerpt) Read more at news.com.au ...


TOPICS: Australia/New Zealand; Culture/Society; Foreign Affairs; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: portcall; randr; sailors; usnavy
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1 posted on 07/03/2009 12:38:19 AM PDT by naturalman1975
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To: All

stepping back in time...

Note: Poster included.

Note: The following poster info/caption is a quote:

http://www.zazzle.com/restored_no_medicine_for_wwii_health_poster_sticker-217189231329633027

No Medicine For Regret

This vintage public health poster has been restored by us for color, contrast, and clarity. It implores sailors of the time to stay away from “loose” women that could give them venereal disease. Notice the woman standing under the street light, plying her trade, and how anxious the young man is to get over to her. “A Sailor Doesn’t Have to Prove He’s a Man,” the poster says. “Remember, there’s no medicine for regret.”

created by harlowandcompany (5/4/2009 5:50 PM)


2 posted on 07/03/2009 12:40:08 AM PDT by Cindy
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To: Cindy
Question: What does one call the offspring of prostitutes?

Answer: Brothel Sprouts.

Thanks for coming

I be in town all week.

3 posted on 07/03/2009 12:44:26 AM PDT by SERE_DOC (My Rice Krispies told me to stay home & clean my weapons! How does one clean a phase 4 plasma rifle)
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To: naturalman1975

Pattaya mo betta


4 posted on 07/03/2009 12:44:39 AM PDT by LeoWindhorse
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To: naturalman1975

Go Navy!


5 posted on 07/03/2009 12:45:40 AM PDT by Hoosier-Daddy ("It does no good to be a super power if you have to worry what the neighbors think." BuffaloJack)
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To: Cindy

A movie in an episode of MASH on Venereal Disease: “Hansel & (Re)Gretel.”


6 posted on 07/03/2009 12:47:18 AM PDT by Hoosier-Daddy ("It does no good to be a super power if you have to worry what the neighbors think." BuffaloJack)
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To: naturalman1975

Just don’t forget your wetsuit!


7 posted on 07/03/2009 12:47:54 AM PDT by Hoosier-Daddy ("It does no good to be a super power if you have to worry what the neighbors think." BuffaloJack)
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To: naturalman1975

Well the hookers will be facing new incoming missiles from the U.S. Navy:-?


9 posted on 07/03/2009 2:14:39 AM PDT by Osnome (Moderation in all things)
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To: SERE_DOC

Speking of staffs!!


10 posted on 07/03/2009 2:16:07 AM PDT by Dr. Ursus
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To: naturalman1975

I dont think this story covers either the inhabitants of Perth or the US Navy with much glory.


11 posted on 07/03/2009 2:18:09 AM PDT by Vanders9
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To: naturalman1975

So typical. Navy hits port; higher demand increases prices; sailors are out of $$ by day 3; Marines come to town and negotiate prices lower than original - AND get better service from rested personnel!

Semper fi


12 posted on 07/03/2009 2:18:20 AM PDT by NTHockey (Rules of engagement #1: Take no prisoners.)
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5400 Sailors!

That’s allot of seamen.


13 posted on 07/03/2009 4:13:41 AM PDT by Dusty Road
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To: naturalman1975
Then brothel madam Mary-Anne Kenworthy said her staff and workers at other brothels had become exhausted and that she would rather stop business than offer customers an inferior service.

Today, brothels care more about quality than the average corporation!

14 posted on 07/03/2009 4:45:48 AM PDT by Erik Latranyi (Too many conservatives urge retreat when the war of politics doesn't go their way.)
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To: naturalman1975

Calling out the reserves and retiree’s.


15 posted on 07/03/2009 4:49:46 AM PDT by Venturer
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To: NTHockey

??????

I know that was supposed to support the Marines in the old Marine vs. Navy rivalry, but what I got out of that was, Marines like sloppy seconds because it’s cheaper.

Simply regretful.


16 posted on 07/03/2009 4:51:21 AM PDT by dangerdoc (dangerdoc (not actually dangerous any more))
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"At the moment I've even got girls from the eastern states here to assist us."

I wondered where they got the "girls" at the last minute. TDY.

17 posted on 07/03/2009 4:53:17 AM PDT by Moonman62 (The issue of whether cheap labor makes America great should have been settled by the Civil War.)
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Then brothel madam Mary-Anne Kenworthy said her staff and workers at other brothels had become exhausted and that she would rather stop business than offer customers an inferior service.

Sounds like the Marines have landed.....

18 posted on 07/03/2009 4:53:17 AM PDT by usmcobra (Your chances of dying in bed are reduced by getting out of it, but most people still die in bed)
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Understand NOW is complaining because the women’s section isn’t doing the same.

Must be the ‘new’ times, but back in MY day the HOP would not be shut down for fatigue, the ‘workers’ would just ‘buck it up’ and ‘make hay while the sun shone’. Can’t let a couple of Battle Groups get underway without all being ‘serviced’....


19 posted on 07/03/2009 4:57:41 AM PDT by xrmusn
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To: naturalman1975

20 posted on 07/03/2009 4:59:46 AM PDT by Liberty Valance (Keep a simple manner for a happy life :o)
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