Have you ever wondered as to whether all the publicity about global warming can be taken seriously?
Well it’s all true – here’s the evidence!
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 […]
Read MoreContinuing 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 […]
Read MoreOnce 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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Bob thought this highly amusing – mind you, his are stuck at around 1950.