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The End of Hutt River Province
The Hutt River Province is ceasing to exist after 50 years. I visited the province and met the late Prince Leonard on April 1st, 2013 and have the evidence in my passport. Continue reading
Posted in Travel, History
Tagged history., Hutt River, Oakabella, Prince Leonard, Province, Western Australia
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About Mary Durack
Mary Durack wrote of the harsh life in northern WA in her books, the most popular being Kings in Grass Castles, which detailed the living in that area. Continue reading
Posted in History, Women, Writing.
Tagged Durack Homestead, history., Kimberly, Kings in Grass Castles, Lake Argyle, Mary Durack, Western Australia, woman writer
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Silverton – Where I Was in 2012
Silverton – New South Wales It came up on my Facebook today – a reminder that I was in Silverton, New South Wales December in 2012. It brought back a lot of memories. Over the years our family had driven … Continue reading
Posted in Travel
Tagged Broken Hill, history., Jack, mines, sightseeing, Silverton, travel
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About China – Insight Program
China is very much popular in the media at the moment – as much for the political issues, as its 70 year celebrations and the issues with the USA.
Posted in China
Tagged 000 years, 4, China, history., politics, Shanghai, The Bund, Tiananmen Square
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Does Alcohol Make You More Creative?
Just a few thoughts on the idea of alcohol making one more creative – back in 353 that is what some writers explored.
Living by the Seaside
The first bridge over Bramble Bay was built in the 1930’s – but now there are two modern bridges for vehicles. Continue reading
What Happened 50 Years Ago?
Some reminiscences of the year of the Moon Landing. 1969 was a big year for the world and our family. Continue reading
Posted in History
Tagged 1969, black and white television, history., man on the moon, moon landing
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Saving Documents
I am concerned that a family member won’t be interested in collecting/saving the family history documents. Continue reading
More House Sitting
Travelling and House Sitting That’s what I do. I love Travelling and House Sitting. I have been house sitting for most of the year – mainly in the Moreton Bay Region of Queensland. This week I moved into a lovely … Continue reading
Posted in House Sitting, Travel
Tagged Bribie Island, Glasshouse Mountains, history., photography
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Who does Window Cleaning?
Old Habits I am a senior, and I do have some “old habits” – some of which relate to domestic chores. One is window cleaning! I was one of the young women who were trained to be “wives and mothers” … Continue reading
