I’m intrigued with the grand names of cattle and sheep stations. Often named by homesick settlers, properties the size of small countries have been named after villages and landmarks in England. This one in Queensland however does not fit into that category. Continue reading Naming Rights
The pub in Stratford Victoria has this irresistible sign. Continue reading The Law’s The Law
I often wonder what the story is behind the naming of some points of interest on the landscape. Sometimes we become oblivious to the funny names in and around our homes having been brought up with them. There is one near us called Sheep Wash Creek. But these long lost stories are history gone forever. Here are a few that have piqued my interest: Turn Back Jimmy Creek on the Newell Highway Conspicuous Cliffs Road Useless Loop Road Mother O’Neil Creek World’s End Highway Brandy Bottle Creek Go Between Bridge Blunder Road Jump Up Creek Bald Nob (sic) The town of … Continue reading What’s in a Name?
There’s a trivia game along the Bruce Highway that’s intended to keep people alert, it is great fun. There are several billboards with a Question followed by the Answer a few kilometres further on. “Rockhampton is famous for?” We still don’t know what, we missed the answer. Can someone please tell me? And while we’re guessing can anyone tell me what the structure is above this laneway in Rockhampton? Continue reading And the answer is?
A church message board in Maroochydore, Qld: “Honk if you love Jesus, text when driving if u want to meet him.” Naturally I didn’t dare photograph that whilst driving! Continue reading Getting the Message Across
As today is Good Friday and a religious holiday, I couldn’t resist this treasure that we found in Blackwood, Vic. Our ancestors certainly were a witty bunch. Continue reading The Top of the Town
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