In these pages, I often mention funny place names and signposts that leave us wondering how on earth the name came about. One of those familiar with southern motorists is Turn Back Jimmy Creek near Jerilderie in New South Wales. Some months ago I was grateful to receive an email from Robert in Perth who solved one mystery for me. Robert’s grandfather was a pioneering farmer in Coleambally and to quote Robert “Jimmy was told to go into town to get supplies but when he got to the creek he changed his mind (about going into town). He returned empty-handed … Continue reading Turn Back Jimmy Creek

When you’re on the road that Aussie humour is never far away. Whether we are trying to fathom the naming of O’ Bil Bil Rd, a town called Banana or laughing at the sign telling us not to flush our … Continue reading Signs of Life

Kununurra – We were returning to our caravan park after a flight over The Bungle Bungles (Purnululu) and as the bus pulled into our park we were greeted by the sign: Kununurra, Kimberleyland Caravan Park  “Dead Slow, we like our … Continue reading Sign Language

No, this isn’t us. we spotted this rig on Boyne Island. Continue reading No Fixed Address