Here's more info on asbestos removal: http://www.nsw.gov.au/fibro/brochure.asp
And disposable overalls: http://www.bigsafety.com.au/category17_1.htm
Only $2.20 or $7.50!!!

Ah, it seems I have so many questions now that I'd better start several different threads.
Thanks for your reply, Maggie.
Maggie wrote: ... answ... good point if you want usable…

Unfortunately not mine

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