ARTICLES

BOYD'S TOWER

Although never completed, the sandstone Tower  still testifies to the skill of the many tradespersons who worked on it.

EBENEZER – A CHURCH BUILT ON A RISE

In February1802 a small group of mostly Scottish  families sailed from England on the Coromandel.

This is an unusual and unique memorial in a very secretive, bushland setting.

The return visit was made on a perfect, sunny winter’s day. As we drove slowly up the narrow track to the memorial site, we were stopped by a sturdy metal, locked gate.

PAST TRUTHS: THE INDIGENOUS PRESENCE

When I was a child it never would have entered my head to think that where I lived and played, Aboriginal people had once done the same.

TATHRA WHARF

In 2019, having not been to Tathra for a few years, we decided to return. The area, despite suffering a savage bushfire since our last visit, had lost none of its charm. 

STARING HISTORY IN THE FACE

This is a personal memoir of Lennoox Bridge on Mitchell's Pass in NSW.

LENNOX BRIDGE LAMENT

Graffiti is defined as words or drawings scribbled or sprayed on walls and the like.

WHEN I MADE HISTORY

As a child, I spent a lot of my time in Milson Park at North Sydney. My parents never seemed to worry too much about me when I was there.

THERE'S A FIRE!

Like many parts of Australia, the Blue Mountains to the west of Sydney in NSW has experienced the savage bushfires sweeping the country.

The region holds countless memories for us both. It was time to return.

Visiting an Aboriginal place of importance and the thoughts it provoked

FAIR GAME FOR EVERYONE

Travelling into the Turon Valley along this Chinese-built roadway, I was reminded of an event which occurred on the river, many years previously.

WITH THE POET LORIKEET

A personal reflection on the poet Denis Kevans after going on a bushwalk with him in the Blue Mountains near his home.

DEAD ENDS - JOHN McDOUALL STUART

The article looks at the explorer and questions the belief in the means being justified by the end.

FROM BUNG BONG TO LAPSTONE HILL

Thoughts about some of the discarded built heritage that scatter the countryside.

LUDWIG LEICHHARDT:
ABOVE THE ORDINARY

Looking at the grand vision of this explorer

EXPLORATION ON CRIPPLE CREEK

THE ELDORADO MINING DISASTER

Highlighting the heroism of miners during the McEvoy Mine disaster in rural Victoria.

THE BLUFF

Exploring a fire trail in my local area and appreciating the natural wonders you find along its way.

MEETING SMOKY DAWSON

Looking back on the times I've met Smoky Dawson, who was a childhood hero of mine.

THE MISSION ON A LIMESTONE RISE

THE CAVE

Behind my property is a large sandstone cave which leads me into another world.

ELOISE AND THE GIANT CAVE

As we toddle through our early years, life seems to throw up challenges, “little Everests”, to keep us on our toes. 

APPRECIATING THE MUSIC OF DAN ZANES

This article was written after meeting Dan Zanes at one of his concerts for families in Melbourne.

TREES

Enjoying the wonder of trees in the Australian landscape.

EARLY RECORDINGS OF GARY SHEARSTON

A Personal Reflection on three of the first LP recordings I ever owned. Gary was later to become a valued friend.

AT STRINGYBARK CREEK

I was moved by a visit to Stringybark Creek where the Kelly Gang murdered three police men.

THE TALENTS OF AT DRUMMOND

Written after Pat performed his first house concert in our home.

AN UNUSUAL COMBINATION

A VISION SPLENDID

MR ETERNITY

I first saw Eternity written in chalk on the streets of North Sydney as a child. The unknown writer was Mr Eternity.

COOLAC NSW

BACK TO CHILDHOOD IN NORTH SYDNEY

SPRINGHILL STATION

In the middle of 1988 I happened to drive through Springhill. I noticed the old railway station that was situated at the top end of the main street.

THE WATTLE

The wattles are back and blooming on our bushland block.

CHILDHOOD COLLECTING

DIVING INTO THE PAST

During the 1950s my mother would often take my brother and me to the Sydney Royal Easter Show for the day.