Paddington and the Faerie Toadstools 3.
SCOUT: "What kind of magic would be cast on me if I ate one of these faerie toadstools Paddy?"
PADDY: "You would fall into a deep swoon Scout!"
SCOUT: "A swoon? What is a swoon Paddy? It sounds yucky!"
PADDY: "Well Scout, a swoon in literary terms means to faint, especially from extreme emotion - especially during the Victorian era when ladies were prone to swooning regularly into the arms of dashing young heroes. Sleeping Beauty fell into a swoon after she pricked her finger on the spindle."
SCOUT: "Well, I think I am going to swoon soon from the extreme emotion of hunger!" * Rubs tummy vigorously.* "All these adventures are giving me a grumbly tummy! Can we go to the General Store Cafe in Mount Macedon Daddy so I can eat something? Please Daddy, please? They had some yummy muffins and cakes."
PADDY: "And sticky buns too Daddy! Grumby tummy too Daddy!" * Rubs tummy vigorously.* "Can you carry us there Daddy. We're tired with all this walking."
DADDY: *Rolls eyes but smiles down upon Paddy and Scout lovingly.* "Yes Paddy and Scout. Climb into my arms and we'll see what the General Store Cafe has that doesn't contain magic faerie mushrooms."
PADDY: "Oh thank you Daddy! We love you more than anyone in the whole wide world!"
Paddy, Scout and I spent a delightful Saturday with the Famous Flickr Five+ Group in Mount Macedon, where I have never been before. Now I have, I would very much like to go back to such a picturesque place again.
In the 1860s, Mount Macedon became a popular place for wealth Melbournians to holiday and escape the oppressive noise, pollution and summer heat of the city. A thriving community to support these holiday makers sprung up to support their needs, and many permanent local residents enjoyed a picnic at Waterfalls Paddock; what today is known as Stanley Park.
Formerly a part of John Carre Riddell's acreage, the Upper Macedon Progress Association acquired Waterfalls Paddock from him in 1919 for the sum of £300.00 with the intention of converting it into an area for public recreation. Part of the amont raised included a £50.00 donation from the then Governor of Victoria, Sir Arthur Stanley. When the park was opened in July 1919, it was named Stanley Park in his honour. Peace celebrations were held in the park to commemorate the end of the Great War. Children from the local district school marched to the music of the local school band.
Today Stanley Park is still used for recreation, giving people an opportunity to enjoy the natural bushland landscape. It has a diverse variety of native fauna of around 60 different species of trees and plants, as well as the Stanley Waterfall, which is fed by Turitable Creek. Plants include ferns, kangaroo and wallaby grasses, all of which were in the area prior to settlement. Today Stanley Park is managed by a group of local residents for the Macedon Ranges Shire Council and is dtill enjoyed by the local community and visitors alike.
The Mount Macedon township is located east of the Mount Macedon summit, which is approximately 60 km north-west of Melbourne.
The name of Mount Macedon is apparently derived from Philip II, who ruled Macedon between 359 and 336BC. The mountain was named by Thomas Mitchell, the New South Wales Surveyor General.
Settled in the 1850s by gold miners and timber cutters, the railway arrived at the Mount Macedon township in 1861, providing a vital connection to Melbourne, and sealing the town's future as a 'hill station' resort for wealthy Melburnians escaping the summer heat in the 1870s. With the land deforested, large blocks were sold and beautiful and extensive gardens were planted around the newly built homes. The rich soil and good rainfall also made the area suitable for large orchards and plant nurseries who could send fruit and flowers back to Melbourne. Newspaper owner, David Syme, built a house, "Rosenheim" in 1869. It was acquired in 1886 for Victorian Governors to use as a country retreat, making Mount Macedon an attractive destination for the well heeled of Melbourne society. A primary school was built in Mount Macedon in 1874, and as the decades progressed, hotels, guest houses, shops, a Presbyterian Church and Church of England were built. In 1983, Mount Macedon was devastated by the Ash Wednesday Bush Fires. A large portion of the town was raised, and a number of lives were lost. However, like a phoenix from the ashes, Mount Macedon has risen and rebuilt. Today it is still a popular holiday destination, particularly during spring time when the well established gardens flourish with flowers and in autumn when the exotic trees explode in a riot of reds and yellows.
Paddington and the Faerie Toadstools 3.
SCOUT: "What kind of magic would be cast on me if I ate one of these faerie toadstools Paddy?"
PADDY: "You would fall into a deep swoon Scout!"
SCOUT: "A swoon? What is a swoon Paddy? It sounds yucky!"
PADDY: "Well Scout, a swoon in literary terms means to faint, especially from extreme emotion - especially during the Victorian era when ladies were prone to swooning regularly into the arms of dashing young heroes. Sleeping Beauty fell into a swoon after she pricked her finger on the spindle."
SCOUT: "Well, I think I am going to swoon soon from the extreme emotion of hunger!" * Rubs tummy vigorously.* "All these adventures are giving me a grumbly tummy! Can we go to the General Store Cafe in Mount Macedon Daddy so I can eat something? Please Daddy, please? They had some yummy muffins and cakes."
PADDY: "And sticky buns too Daddy! Grumby tummy too Daddy!" * Rubs tummy vigorously.* "Can you carry us there Daddy. We're tired with all this walking."
DADDY: *Rolls eyes but smiles down upon Paddy and Scout lovingly.* "Yes Paddy and Scout. Climb into my arms and we'll see what the General Store Cafe has that doesn't contain magic faerie mushrooms."
PADDY: "Oh thank you Daddy! We love you more than anyone in the whole wide world!"
Paddy, Scout and I spent a delightful Saturday with the Famous Flickr Five+ Group in Mount Macedon, where I have never been before. Now I have, I would very much like to go back to such a picturesque place again.
In the 1860s, Mount Macedon became a popular place for wealth Melbournians to holiday and escape the oppressive noise, pollution and summer heat of the city. A thriving community to support these holiday makers sprung up to support their needs, and many permanent local residents enjoyed a picnic at Waterfalls Paddock; what today is known as Stanley Park.
Formerly a part of John Carre Riddell's acreage, the Upper Macedon Progress Association acquired Waterfalls Paddock from him in 1919 for the sum of £300.00 with the intention of converting it into an area for public recreation. Part of the amont raised included a £50.00 donation from the then Governor of Victoria, Sir Arthur Stanley. When the park was opened in July 1919, it was named Stanley Park in his honour. Peace celebrations were held in the park to commemorate the end of the Great War. Children from the local district school marched to the music of the local school band.
Today Stanley Park is still used for recreation, giving people an opportunity to enjoy the natural bushland landscape. It has a diverse variety of native fauna of around 60 different species of trees and plants, as well as the Stanley Waterfall, which is fed by Turitable Creek. Plants include ferns, kangaroo and wallaby grasses, all of which were in the area prior to settlement. Today Stanley Park is managed by a group of local residents for the Macedon Ranges Shire Council and is dtill enjoyed by the local community and visitors alike.
The Mount Macedon township is located east of the Mount Macedon summit, which is approximately 60 km north-west of Melbourne.
The name of Mount Macedon is apparently derived from Philip II, who ruled Macedon between 359 and 336BC. The mountain was named by Thomas Mitchell, the New South Wales Surveyor General.
Settled in the 1850s by gold miners and timber cutters, the railway arrived at the Mount Macedon township in 1861, providing a vital connection to Melbourne, and sealing the town's future as a 'hill station' resort for wealthy Melburnians escaping the summer heat in the 1870s. With the land deforested, large blocks were sold and beautiful and extensive gardens were planted around the newly built homes. The rich soil and good rainfall also made the area suitable for large orchards and plant nurseries who could send fruit and flowers back to Melbourne. Newspaper owner, David Syme, built a house, "Rosenheim" in 1869. It was acquired in 1886 for Victorian Governors to use as a country retreat, making Mount Macedon an attractive destination for the well heeled of Melbourne society. A primary school was built in Mount Macedon in 1874, and as the decades progressed, hotels, guest houses, shops, a Presbyterian Church and Church of England were built. In 1983, Mount Macedon was devastated by the Ash Wednesday Bush Fires. A large portion of the town was raised, and a number of lives were lost. However, like a phoenix from the ashes, Mount Macedon has risen and rebuilt. Today it is still a popular holiday destination, particularly during spring time when the well established gardens flourish with flowers and in autumn when the exotic trees explode in a riot of reds and yellows.