What could be a better thing to do (after church) on Easter Sunday, than to have lunch with friends.
Our feast was hosted by Liz Hawthorne and after drinks in the garden, we moved inside for a delicious entrée of stuffed capsicums, a main meal of roast lamb and a dessert of baked fruit pie with mixed berries and cream on the side. Accompanied by some delicious wines, lunch filled the entire afternoon and we all left completely sated.
The Australian magpie is a highly intelligent and iconic bird native to Australia. It is known for its melodious song and bold behavior. The magpie plays a significant role in Australian culture, often appearing in folklore, art, and sports team mascots. We have a family of four of these birds that live around our house […]
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Continuing with my recent attention to military commemorations, I see that the upgrade of our local War Memorial in Templestowe is now complete. The memorial was first constructed at the intersection of Templestowe Road and Anderson Street. At that time, this was the geographic cnetre of the town – near the town hall, courthouse and […]
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Once again, I have attended the annual commemoration service conducted by the Friends of the 15th Brigade Organisation at the Shrine of Remembrance to honour those who served and died in the Battle of Polygon Wood in 1916. The ‘Battle of Polygon Wood’ during WW1 was a significant engagement in which Australian forces played a […]
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