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...
Together with the dollop of Magpie poop!
ReplyDeleteNo wonder that fence-posts crack over time, hey.
Nope, I love the frost. Shows a depth to the Australian seasons that might otherwise pass me by. Not many frosts in Paddo ...
beautiful! I love all of your photos - I subscribe via google reader and often press 'like', but I don't know if you ever receive that feedback.... God bless you on this beautiful frosty autumn-tree-coloured day! Roz
ReplyDeleteRoz no I didn't know about those likes. I must find out how I can see them. Thank you so much.
ReplyDeleteJulie surprisingly I dont see much frost in Lawson, hence the delightbin this white frost. I agree the dollop of poop makes the shot just right.
ReplyDeleteKeep them coming. Wonderful composition.
ReplyDeleteLove the detail! Also the universal appeal - it could be anywhere!!
ReplyDeleteI'll never get tired of looking at beautiful shots like this.
ReplyDeleteNo never get tired of your frosty shots as long as I don't have to suffer the cold.
ReplyDeleteYou could never make me tired of any of your shots.
ReplyDeleteWe are seeing everything through your eyes :D)