Oh that's right we read the newspaper and magazines.
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 increase in his land to 300 acres. William developed a r
That's a really inviting kiosk and, once again, it's that beautiful tree that catches my eye too :D)
ReplyDeleteMartin Place isn't so bad for a concrete jungle. The heritage buildings trees and movable plant displays soften the concrete.
ReplyDeleteTo me it is concrete jungle. I just can't figure out why it is so sterile despite all they try to do to it.
DeleteMartin Place has been junked up too much for my liking. But I guess they are trying to slow down the canyon effect.
ReplyDeleteI am not sure what is better junked up or empty. I don't like Martin Place. I don't think it works.
DeleteAnother really interesting shot with lots to take in. I love how you framed the person in the background.
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