We passed through Bakers Swamp without noticing anything. Then reached our last dot on the map for this trip - Larras Lee and saw this. The roadside monument says: In Memory of WILLIAM LEE (1794 - 1870) of "Larras Lake" a pioneer of the sheep and cattle industry and first member for Roxburgh under responsible government (1856 - 1859). This stone was erected by his descendants. --- 1938 --- This is a repost from a few days ago. Thinking I would use this for this week’s Taphophile Tragics post I dug a little further into William Lee’s story, it’s a very colonial Australian one. William was born of convict parents, living his childhood years around the Sydney region. In his early 20s he was issued with some government cattle, recommended as a suitable settler and granted 134 acres at Kelso near Bathurst. He was one of the first in the area and did well. A few years later he was granted a ram and an inc...
Thank you for that, Joan. I like your treatment here. Trying to get the reaction and the context is a challenge.
ReplyDeleteGetting to know you better has been one of the joys of my 2009, Joan, and to actually meet you was a treat that I hope will continue throughout 2010. May your Friday be filled with laughter, love and friendship in the company of those for whom you care most.
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so nice pics
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Great photo for Christmas Eve. I hope you are already enjoying your Christmas Day.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely series of photos Joan! I hope you had a happy and restful Christmas and that the New Year brings you happiness and adventure!
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x Juddie