Architecture
Historic Mannahill in South Australia
This article appeared in the Melbourne Argus on 22 October 1886 in the context of the goldrush to the Mannahill goldfields […]
Australian Landscapes
Australian Landscapes
Australian Photography Awards 2024
“Peter Sugg is known for his stunning photography, often capturing the beauty of landscapes and nature. His work has been featured in various photography competitions and publications, such as Australian Photography magazine. Peter’s photography often […]
Australian History
Strathalbyn was founded in 1839. An historic and well preserved monument to hard working pioneers.
The town was founded in 1839 and in 1846 the Hundred of Strathalbyn, was proclaimed including the township of Strathalbyn at the south-western corner of the division. The image above was taken from the Church […]
Australian History
The inland River Port of Morgan in SA
The inland River Port of Morgan was once one of the busiest inland ports in Australia. It is located on the North-West Bend of the River Murray in South Australia, about 320 kms by water […]
Australian History
The Moogerah Peaks National Park
In 1906, the Moogera Paddock Estate was sold, with the land centred around the wetlands of Coulsen’s and Reynold’s Creek. The estate was advertised as being close to the proposed Via Recta railway, which was […]
Australian Cattle Stations
The Old Gold Fields of Paddy’s Flat
Diggers flocked to the area from Tooloom in the early 1870’s however most of the local population had departed by 1890. Some went back to Tooloom to try their luck. There are no visible remains […]
Australian Birds
Qld Scenic Rim Catchment – An Aerial Perspective
The Hinz Dam Catchment is a picturesque water storage and conservation area located behind the Gold Coast in the Qld Scenic Rim. The East or West boat ramps provide easy access and parking so you […]
Country Living
The Queensland Scenic Rim
The Scenic Rim in Queensland, Australia, is a beautiful region known for its stunning natural landscapes. Located just inland from the Gold Coast and Brisbane, the Scenic Rim offers a diverse range of attractions and […]
Australian Cattle Stations
Another Collins Family Historic Church at Mundoolun, Queensland
This was the first Church to be built on Station land by the Collins family. Details of the the second, at Tamrookum, are in the previous post. In 1842 William Humphries and Paul and Clem […]
Australian History
Kerry Bridge Hotel – Qld Scenic Rim
Kerry Road was the first track to the Lamington National Park ranges, and it was along there that the O’Reilly family carried their farm equipment and belongings, beyond the farm selections along the Albert River […]