Extra Water
July 12, 2019 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
This trip will cover some dry and dusty tracks. Water will not be plentiful so we have added some extra capacity. Careful planning will be required to ensure we dont run short on some sections of thisRead more
On our way!
July 29, 2019 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Getting ready for this trip seems to have been more effort than other trips. There was quite a lot to be done after the Palm Creek trip and everything seemed to take longer. We were finally all readyRead more
Banana
July 29, 2019 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
We are on our way! Tonight we head to Theodore and camp the night by the river. Stopped for a break and a cuppa at Banana. This town was named after a bullock that died at Banana Creek.
Boam Creek Historic Bridge
July 29, 2019 in Australia ⋅ 🌙 19 °C
This old bridge is typical of the design on many bridges in this area. Many are still in use but this one would need extensive repairs.
Droving cattle
July 29, 2019 in Australia ⋅ 🌙 19 °C
In Australia, cattle are still moved along stock routes.
Many roads are on stock routes and sometime is is necessary to stop for a few minutes so the cattle can move past your vehicle.
On this dayRead more
Theodore - Junction park
July 29, 2019 in Australia ⋅ 🌙 13 °C
Out first night out fot this trip. We arrived late but managed to squeeze in for the night. Facilities here are spotless.
This is where castle Creek branches in to the Dawson River.
Taroom
July 30, 2019 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Taroom was our lunch stop. This park is well maintained and a credit to the Taroom lions. On the way into town is an interesting windmill. This one has a top and bottom pivot for the entire structureRead more
Judd's Lagoon
July 30, 2019 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Last time we stayed here there was much more water. Now only a puddle.
Pinkin-jinn-ee
July 31, 2019 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Movement on land and water where the tortoise goes.
This spot is a nice place to stop for a break and of course a photo of the tortoise.
Muckadilla
July 31, 2019 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
On our way west we stopped for a short while at the community hall. Here for a modest donation we had a nice hot shower. Our next stop for the night does not pro is de showers.
Gidgee's Bush Camp
July 31, 2019 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
This camp is on a working farm. The coffee shop is said to be wzcwlkent however it was not open every day and we were here on one of those.
There are quite a few outdoor artworks including the one inRead more
The Rock Hole
August 1, 2019 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
This area was quite interesting. We learned later that it was formed by removal of stone used for road base by the Americans during the war. Much of the road foundation is still in use with only aRead more
Graham Andrews Parklands
August 1, 2019 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
One of the nice places in Charleville. Many of the local trees can be found here with plaque showing name and information. The lagoon ha quite a few birds.
Vortex rain making gun
August 1, 2019 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Many attempts have been made over the years to make rain fall where it is needed.
The vortex gun was brought from Europe in an attempt to break the drought.
WW2 History Tour - Charleville Airport
August 3, 2019 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Charleville Airport had important beginnings. Probably every bit as much in the making of aviation history as Winton or Longreach, Qantas flights all landed here.
Today there are still daily flights.
WW2 History Tour - RFDS base
August 3, 2019 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Royal flying doctors have a dedicated runway at the airport.
Over the years many people owe their lives to the service.
WW2 History Tour - Human Dip
August 3, 2019 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
The more PC term was bitumen baths. So called due to the tar seal on each tub. The real thing was that it was merely a toxic chemical dip that every person had to submerge for 30 seconds every day.Read more
WW2 History Tour - Mess Building
August 3, 2019 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
One of the mess building remains.
WW2 History Tour - Dance Hall
August 3, 2019 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
All that is left of the huge dance hall is the foundations of the toilet block. Many local ladies were invited here for a night out with America services men. Many marriages resulted due to theRead more
WW2 History Tour - Showers
August 3, 2019 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
There were many shower and ablution areas on the base to service the several thousand people serving. Scattered all through the mulga forest and heavily camouflaged personnel were all in together.Read more
WW2 History Tour - Norden Bomb Sight
August 3, 2019 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
One of the most heavily guarded secrets here was the bomb sighting "computer". A heavily fortified building was officially stated as dental equipment.
When it was decided to research the wartimeRead more
Moreton Bay Ash Tree
August 3, 2019 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
We were driving along a street and suddenly there is a tree. A huge tree. Not much info on this tree but it IS right in the middle of the road. It is a nice example with huge burls.
Water Tower
August 3, 2019 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Artwork on water towers and silos is getting quite the usual thing. I suspect this has been done for quite a while. Quite amazing how artists can do this work though.
Cow over Moon
August 3, 2019 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
The real reason the cow jumped over the moon.
This mural was seen on a butchers shop in Charleville. A tribute to the imagination of attention seeking businesses.
Cosmos Centre - Charleville
August 3, 2019 in Australia ⋅ 🌙 18 °C
Take a while to stare at stars that are thousands of light years away. Marvel at the moons of Jupiter. Look at micro particles running rings around Saturn.
The guided tour of the cosmos is a greatRead more
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