The famous Bell’s Milk Bar in Patton Street, Broken Hill, NSW has been on the same site since the early 1900’s and hasn’t been altered since the 1950’s. They make their own cordials so they certainly have quality control over … Continue reading Bell’s Milk Bar
On the wall of a pharmacy in Newcastle, NSW: “Strachan’s Pharmacy – yes we still rhyme with prawn” Continue reading A lesson in pronunciation
We partake of the legendary brothel tour on Hay Street in the gold mining city of Kalgoorlie, WA. The stories told by the madam hold us all spellbound. It’s Fifty Shades of Grey +++. We chuckle afterwards when we notice that the EFTPOS dockets are titled C & G Mobile Mechanic. Well they do perform servicing, don’t they? Continue reading The Starting Stalls
Whilst camped at Skipworth Reserve just out of Jamieson, Vic the boys from the DSE (Dept of Sustainability and Environment) have lunch with us as they do their rounds of cleaning the park. They suggest that we check out Granny’s … Continue reading Granny’s Flat
A couple of years ago we stumbled into Ariah Park in southern NSW. Never heard of it? Well it is the birthplace of Bulk Grain Handling and Dame Mary Gilmour. The locals refer to the town’s attributes as being “Wowsers, … Continue reading Wowsers, Bowsers and Peppercorn Trees
A meal in an Aussie pub has always been somewhere that one can get a decent steak with chips or a damned good roast. The fish and chips have always been a mainstay but in more recent times, over the last 20 years or so, there has been an interloper. The Parma. Based on the Italian Veal Parmigiana the Aussie Parma has morphed into a square meal of grand proportions. It is best described as a flattened and crumbed chicken breast smothered in a tomato based sauce and topped with grilled cheese. Sometimes you may find a thin slice of … Continue reading Explaining the Aussie Parma
We’ve just returned from Jamieson in the Victorian high Country. It is one of those places that we find grabs us and calls us back annually. A place where the world can be forgotten for a day or two or … Continue reading Jamieson, Vic
A trip is imminent. The heart is starting to beat faster. No you fool, that’s age, time for your medication. OK, we bring up the checklist spreadsheet and check it against the food in the van pantry cupboards, yep we’ve got enough rice noodles to feed China but we’re out of tomato sauce, that’s right I borrowed it for the house a few weeks ago, damn. Beds made, most of the clothes are on. The All Blacks beanies and warm gloves for winter, sunscreen and broad brimmed hats for summer are all packed. Now it’s Woody’s turn to fill the … Continue reading Stocktaking
Accidentally drowned 11/12/1943 This memorial overlooks the scene of probably the worst river tragedy on the Clarence River since Europeans arrived in 1838. Late on the afternoon of Saturday December 11th 1943, thirteen members of the 1st Grafton Cub Pack … Continue reading Memorial to the Grafton Cub Scouts
Don’t waste your partner’s best years of life by continuing to work just because you don’t know what else to do in retirement. Down the tools, close the books, turn off the computer and walk out the door into … your new life. Be it big or small there’s a rig waiting out there for you and it’ll take you to places you’ve never heard of and will never forget. Yes, Gulargambone is calling you! Continue reading It’s Not Just Your Life
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