May 2015 – Sunrise Today…

Sunset Russell island 20 May 2015

Another amazing sunset. I was visiting a friend in Canaipa Drive when the sky turned into flames. https://www.facebook.com/Ladymaggic/media_set?set=a.10152957499622695.1073742173.509452694&type=1&pnref=story

Sunset Russell Island 19 May 2015

Mrs Fischers Grave Russell Island

The person responsible for Mrs Fischer’s memorial and setting up the museum was Wendy Dorrington. The collection largely was a private one owned by the postmaster of the eighties Jim Batey with his wife Ruth who still lives on the island. Wendy obtained a grant from Redland City Council and the collection was purchased withContinue reading “Mrs Fischers Grave Russell Island”

Glen Innes New South Wales

Glen Innes is a parish and town on the Northern Tablelands, in the New England region of New South Wales, Australia. It is the centre of the Glen Innes Severn Shire Council. https://www.gleninnestourism.com/glen-innes-history/ I stopped by the RSL and took some photos of the autumn trees in the park on the corner. It was veryContinue reading “Glen Innes New South Wales”

Cecil Plains Queensland..Cotton Growing

Cecil Plains is a town in the Darling Downs region of Queensland, Australia. The town is located in the Toowoomba Region, 217 kilometres (135 mi) west of the state capital, Brisbane. At the 2011 census, Cecil Plains had a population of 678.[1] The fertile black soil around Cecil Plains is ideal for cotton production and theContinue reading “Cecil Plains Queensland..Cotton Growing”

Lake Broadwater Dalby Queensland

I headed inland and stayed at Lake Blackwater which was especially beautiful this year. http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/lake-broadwater/ Lake Broadwater is the only large, naturally-occurring freshwater lake on the Darling Downs and is an important refuge for waterbirds and other wildlife. The lake is popular for picnicking, walking and birdwatching at any time of year; as well asContinue reading “Lake Broadwater Dalby Queensland”

Childers Anzac March remembering 100 year Centenary

The March started outside the Hotel at Childers . One side of the road had vehicles and the other the marchers led by an ambulance, a kilted Bagpiper and a soldier riding a horse. Many of the old diggers were happy to be photographed and proud to show their medals and war participation. Continue reading “Childers Anzac March remembering 100 year Centenary”

Traveling to the Bay Islands by Vehicle Ferry

http://www.stradbrokeferries.com.au/ The vehicle ferry will take you to the islands from Redland Bay Marina, or collect you on the islands and return you to the mainland. The trip takes an hour and costs $120 single way for a car. I left on the 6.30am ferry from Russell Island and traveled to Redland Bay Marina. SatContinue reading “Traveling to the Bay Islands by Vehicle Ferry”