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I'm in Sydney tonight staying at Ibis near the airport. Not a very attractive part of Sydney ... very industrial ... but found a few things to photograph.
Our Daily Challenge ... miniature ... tiny leaves of the Tea tree bush
A lively departure from Tea Tree as English Electric Z class units 2113 + 2111 throttle up as they take out a ballast train to the kps 40, where Downer track workers are preparing the section for installing new concrete sleepers.
Wednesday 28th August, 2013.
Photo By Steve Bromley.
Tea Tree Gully Heritage Museum
Former Highercombe Hotel 1854
The Highercombe Hotel was built for publican Thomas Pearce and was designed more for guests than for bar customers with many public meeting, dances and the like held in the main downstairs room.
Re-routing of the main road disadvantaged the Highercombe Hotel which ceased to operate as a hotel in 1877.
Part of the building then became the Tea Tree Gully Post Office with the remainder used as the residence for the head teacher of Tea Tree Gully Primary School and as a classroom for a number of years.
The building was used as a post office and residence until 1934. The Post Office remained in the building until 1963 after which it was used as the Tea Tree Gully Council offices and library.
In 1967 the building was purchased and restored by the National Trust and converted into a Museum.
LOYAL HIGHERCOMBE LODGE
The anniversary dinner of the Loyal Highercombe Lodge of Oddfellows was celebrated at the Highercombe Hotel, on Wednesday, March 12. At 3 o'clock about 60 of the brethren assembled at the above hotel, after
which they marched, preceded by Schrader's band, to the chapel, at Teatree Gulley, where Brother Novis offered up prayer, and delivered a very appropriate address on the advantages resulting from Oddfellowship.
At the termination of the address the brothers again assembled and marched through the township, followed by scores of children, who seemed to enjoy the proceedings amazingly.
Precisely at 6 o'clock the brethren sat down to a first-rate repast prepared by Host Haines, Schrader's band remaining in attendance.
Toast - The health of the Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and the Host and Hostess were proposed and responded to: after which the meeting separated. Many of the members, however, remained till a late hour enjoying themselves with the good things provided by Host Haines. [Ref: South Australian Advertiser (Adelaide) Friday 14 March 1862]
Aerial view of Elizabeth Beach which is part of Booti Booti National Park at Pacific Palms on the Barrington Coast, NSW, Australia.
As busy as a Laura Ashley design, this multi-coloured rosella against the teatree flowers may be a little over the top, but should become slightly more subdued when its new plumage comes in.
One of my top 5 favourite native bees, the Loveable Leioproctus (Leioproctus amabilis)! I spent a ridiculous amount of time trying to get these photos. It was a very windy day and when you’re a macro photographer, that poses problems! But I did manage a few. These bees have such pretty abdomens. They are shiny and can come in black, green, red and purple. There were a few of these bees on the Leptospermum flowers, so I was having a good day watching them all! [Upper Blue Mountains, NSW]
Tea Tree Gully Heritage Museum
Former Highercombe Hotel 1854
The Highercombe Hotel was built for publican Thomas Pearce and was designed more for guests than for bar customers with many public meeting, dances and the like held in the main downstairs room.
Re-routing of the main road disadvantaged the Highercombe Hotel which ceased to operate as a hotel in 1877.
Part of the building then became the Tea Tree Gully Post Office with the remainder used as the residence for the head teacher of Tea Tree Gully Primary School and as a classroom for a number of years.
The building was used as a post office and residence until 1934. The Post Office remained in the building until 1963 after which it was used as the Tea Tree Gully Council offices and library.
In 1967 the building was purchased and restored by the National Trust and converted into a Museum.
LOYAL HIGHERCOMBE LODGE
The anniversary dinner of the Loyal Highercombe Lodge of Oddfellows was celebrated at the Highercombe Hotel, on Wednesday, March 12. At 3 o'clock about 60 of the brethren assembled at the above hotel, after
which they marched, preceded by Schrader's band, to the chapel, at Teatree Gully, where Brother Novis offered up prayer, and delivered a very appropriate address on the advantages resulting from Oddfellowship.
At the termination of the address the brothers again assembled and marched through the township, followed by scores of children, who seemed to enjoy the proceedings amazingly.
Precisely at 6 o'clock the brethren sat down to a first-rate repast prepared by Host Haines, Schrader's band remaining in attendance.
Toast - The health of the Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and the Host and Hostess were proposed and responded to: after which the meeting separated. Many of the members, however, remained till a late hour enjoying themselves with the good things provided by Host Haines. [Ref: South Australian Advertiser (Adelaide) Friday 14 March 1862]
A large Australian honeyeater found in the south-west and south-east of the continent from Shark Bay W.A. to the S.E. corner of Queensland. Named for the red, pendant wattles below each ear. Noisy, aggressive and active, they are often found in groups. This bird is perched on the striking, twisted trunk of a tea-tree.
last light catching trunks in a paperbark swamp, myall lakes national park, new south wales, australia
Triple English Electric locos in the form of 2112,2114,2111 work a loaded ballast consist from Colebrook to Brighton passing through Tea Tree on 12-10-13
this is my other Infra Red Photostream and ive tried to combine with some colors and mix it, so it's look like a painting, but its OK, i think this is just make one different IR...,
i've taken this photo in the morning 06.00am at Pagilaran highLand - Central Java.
There is very cold temperature but still beautiful though with Tea trees surrounding me. the plantation was exice since 1922 until now, and produce the no.1 quality of black tea for exporting to europe.
if you there..., mmm you can smell the tea aromatic everyday....
German Wagon
In use since the 1840s a German wagon is distinctive by their outward sloping timber sides which can also be removed to provide a flat tray when required.
The wagon is different from English wagons due to its wheel size and was a primitive design with a limited turning circle but was sturdily built without springs.
It was usually painted in Prussian colours – blue to signify heavenly love and red to signify the blood of Christ.
German wagons were used by their hard working farming owners for anything and everything that required moving – even wedding parties.
This wagon was donated, used by the Seidel family of Sedan South Australia until 1930. It was restored by the Tea Tree Gully Lions Club and Museum Volunteers in 2015.
Tea Tree Gully Heritage Museum
Former Highercombe Hotel 1854
The Highercombe Hotel was built for publican Thomas Pearce and was designed more for guests than for bar customers with many public meeting, dances and the like held in the main downstairs room.
Re-routing of the main road disadvantaged the Highercombe Hotel which ceased to operate as a hotel in 1877.
Part of the building then became the Tea Tree Gully Post Office with the remainder used as the residence for the head teacher of Tea Tree Gully Primary School and as a classroom for a number of years.
The building was used as a post office and residence until 1934. The Post Office remained in the building until 1963 after which it was used as the Tea Tree Gully Council offices and library.
In 1967 the building was purchased and restored by the National Trust and converted into a Museum.
LOYAL HIGHERCOMBE LODGE
The anniversary dinner of the Loyal Highercombe Lodge of Oddfellows was celebrated at the Highercombe Hotel, on Wednesday, March 12. At 3 o'clock about 60 of the brethren assembled at the above hotel, after
which they marched, preceded by Schrader's band, to the chapel, at Teatree Gully, where Brother Novis offered up prayer, and delivered a very appropriate address on the advantages resulting from Oddfellowship.
At the termination of the address the brothers again assembled and marched through the township, followed by scores of children, who seemed to enjoy the proceedings amazingly.
Precisely at 6 o'clock the brethren sat down to a first-rate repast prepared by Host Haines, Schrader's band remaining in attendance.
Toast - The health of the Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and the Host and Hostess were proposed and responded to: after which the meeting separated. Many of the members, however, remained till a late hour enjoying themselves with the good things provided by Host Haines. [Ref: South Australian Advertiser (Adelaide) Friday 14 March 1862]
Brown Lake. North Stradbroke Island.
A Poem by local Artist, Brendon Coghill.
BUMEIRA (Brown Lake)
I will tell you a story of a lake they call Brown, For we call it Bumeira where the t-trees surround. As the women tell stories and the children all play, Gabul the giant carpet snake protects them all day. This snake has been seen by my peoples own eye’s, For I know this is true for my people don’t lie. To swim in the lake we have to ask for permission; To enter and enjoy without any further discussion. We are not permitted to swim to the centre of the lake, It is where her spirit lies and sometimes she’s awake. The black spirits that you see are our people from our past, As we sit and tell our stories of our Dreamtime they will last. The goanna’s near the lake are always in and out of trees, Crawling through the sand always searching for a feed. To come together at this lake is so special for our race, For when we swim and tell stories we leave not a trace. The only remains that we leave are our footprints in the sand, Now they don’t belong to us they now belong to the land. This painting here I’ve created is called Bumeira Spirit, Night time we are not permitted to venture anywhere near it. So respect this sacred woman’s lake when you visit this ancient land, And take your time and nestle down like goanna’s in the sand. Bumeira is very sacred to our women and children you see, So enjoy this special place and the surrounding t-trees.
Tea Tree Gully Heritage Museum
Former Highercombe Hotel 1854
The Highercombe Hotel was built for publican Thomas Pearce and was designed more for guests than for bar customers with many public meeting, dances and the like held in the main downstairs room.
Re-routing of the main road disadvantaged the Highercombe Hotel which ceased to operate as a hotel in 1877.
Part of the building then became the Tea Tree Gully Post Office with the remainder used as the residence for the head teacher of Tea Tree Gully Primary School and as a classroom for a number of years.
The building was used as a post office and residence until 1934. The Post Office remained in the building until 1963 after which it was used as the Tea Tree Gully Council offices and library.
In 1967 the building was purchased and restored by the National Trust and converted into a Museum.
LOYAL HIGHERCOMBE LODGE
The anniversary dinner of the Loyal Highercombe Lodge of Oddfellows was celebrated at the Highercombe Hotel, on Wednesday, March 12. At 3 o'clock about 60 of the brethren assembled at the above hotel, after
which they marched, preceded by Schrader's band, to the chapel, at Teatree Gulley, where Brother Novis offered up prayer, and delivered a very appropriate address on the advantages resulting from Oddfellowship.
At the termination of the address the brothers again assembled and marched through the township, followed by scores of children, who seemed to enjoy the proceedings amazingly.
Precisely at 6 o'clock the brethren sat down to a first-rate repast prepared by Host Haines, Schrader's band remaining in attendance.
Toast - The health of the Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and the Host and Hostess were proposed and responded to: after which the meeting separated. Many of the members, however, remained till a late hour enjoying themselves with the good things provided by Host Haines. [Ref: South Australian Advertiser (Adelaide) Friday 14 March 1862]
Graphium macleayanus feeding on Leptospermum lanigerum (woolly teatree) at the Surprise River lookout along the Lyell Highway, Central Highlands, Tasmania.
Not a great shot by general butterfly standards but these guys were moving fast around the tops of the larger shrubs and trees. My first really clear sightings of this species. There seemed to be lots around and below the King William Pass.
192 loaded ballast train from Brighton to Conara hauled by 2111,2114,2112 is passing through the dipper at the Tea Tree Crossing loop on 13-10-13
A loaded ballast train from Colebrook to Brighton with 2112,2114,2111 passes through the dip at the Tea Tree crossing loop on 12-10-13
635 goods from Burnie creeps through Tea Tree in the early morning of 12-10-13 with the all EMD combo of 2012,2001,2003,2011.
All four were originally ex Queensland Rail locos , sold to Tranz Rail in New Zealand in 1996, rebuilt and then came back to Australia when shipped to Tasmania when owned by ATN in 1999
Beetle merrily drinking the delicious nectar of a tea tree (Leptospermum). Bottom's up!
Happy Beautiful Bug Butt Thursday, everyone!
Mating flower wasps on Leptospermum flowers. (The female is the wingless one). Happy Insect Hump Day! [Upper Blue Mountains, NSW]
Rounding the S bend after Tea Tree with 735 goods heading towards Brighton is 2012,2001,2003,2011 on the morning of 12-10-13.
All four locos are imports originally from Queensland then went to New Zealand before coming to Tasmania
Two Soldier Beetles (Chauliognathus sp.) find love in the Tea Trees. Happy Insect Hump Day everyone! [Upper Blue Mountains, NSW]
Police Bike
In 1893 the police force introduced 10 bicycles for metropolitan and country foot police – the first to do so in Australia.
Manufactured by Birmingham Small Arms it is not known when they arrived in the local area.
Tea Tree Gully Heritage Museum
Former Highercombe Hotel 1854
The Highercombe Hotel was built for publican Thomas Pearce and was designed more for guests than for bar customers with many public meeting, dances and the like held in the main downstairs room.
Re-routing of the main road disadvantaged the Highercombe Hotel which ceased to operate as a hotel in 1877.
Part of the building then became the Tea Tree Gully Post Office with the remainder used as the residence for the head teacher of Tea Tree Gully Primary School and as a classroom for a number of years.
The building was used as a post office and residence until 1934. The Post Office remained in the building until 1963 after which it was used as the Tea Tree Gully Council offices and library.
In 1967 the building was purchased and restored by the National Trust and converted into a Museum.
LOYAL HIGHERCOMBE LODGE
The anniversary dinner of the Loyal Highercombe Lodge of Oddfellows was celebrated at the Highercombe Hotel, on Wednesday, March 12. At 3 o'clock about 60 of the brethren assembled at the above hotel, after
which they marched, preceded by Schrader's band, to the chapel, at Teatree Gulley, where Brother Novis offered up prayer, and delivered a very appropriate address on the advantages resulting from Oddfellowship.
At the termination of the address the brothers again assembled and marched through the township, followed by scores of children, who seemed to enjoy the proceedings amazingly.
Precisely at 6 o'clock the brethren sat down to a first-rate repast prepared by Host Haines, Schrader's band remaining in attendance.
Toast - The health of the Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and the Host and Hostess were proposed and responded to: after which the meeting separated. Many of the members, however, remained till a late hour enjoying themselves with the good things provided by Host Haines. [Ref: South Australian Advertiser (Adelaide) Friday 14 March 1862]
Leioproctus sp. well doused with pollen on the thorax. She is feeding from Leptospermum flowers. [Upper Blue Mountains, NSW]
Tea Tree Gully Heritage Museum
Former Highercombe Hotel 1854
The Highercombe Hotel was built for publican Thomas Pearce and was designed more for guests than for bar customers with many public meeting, dances and the like held in the main downstairs room.
Re-routing of the main road disadvantaged the Highercombe Hotel which ceased to operate as a hotel in 1877.
Part of the building then became the Tea Tree Gully Post Office with the remainder used as the residence for the head teacher of Tea Tree Gully Primary School and as a classroom for a number of years.
The building was used as a post office and residence until 1934. The Post Office remained in the building until 1963 after which it was used as the Tea Tree Gully Council offices and library.
In 1967 the building was purchased and restored by the National Trust and converted into a Museum.
LOYAL HIGHERCOMBE LODGE
The anniversary dinner of the Loyal Highercombe Lodge of Oddfellows was celebrated at the Highercombe Hotel, on Wednesday, March 12. At 3 o'clock about 60 of the brethren assembled at the above hotel, after
which they marched, preceded by Schrader's band, to the chapel, at Teatree Gulley, where Brother Novis offered up prayer, and delivered a very appropriate address on the advantages resulting from Oddfellowship.
At the termination of the address the brothers again assembled and marched through the township, followed by scores of children, who seemed to enjoy the proceedings amazingly.
Precisely at 6 o'clock the brethren sat down to a first-rate repast prepared by Host Haines, Schrader's band remaining in attendance.
Toast - The health of the Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and the Host and Hostess were proposed and responded to: after which the meeting separated. Many of the members, however, remained till a late hour enjoying themselves with the good things provided by Host Haines. [Ref: South Australian Advertiser (Adelaide) Friday 14 March 1862]
Otupae Station is located about halfway between Taihape and Napier and covers an area of 8632ha, of which 5100ha is in grass with 165 paddocks. At an elevation of between 580m on its western boundary on the banks of the Rangitikei River to 1380m on its eastern boundary with Mangaohane Station, Otupae can be bitterly cold in winter and almost desert-like in summer. Snow can fall any time of the year. (My parents who were on Mangaohane Station in the early 1950s experienced a white christmas...a very heavy fall of snow for summer)
About 16% is cultivatable, 41% moderately steep hill country and 43% very steep including mountainous country within the northern Ruahine Range.
The area is normally regarded as summer safe in spite of the annual average rainfall being only 900mm. It is normally evenly spread throughout the year, one of the strengths of farming in the area.
Soils on Otupae consist of various sedimentary rock types – mainly greywacke and consolidated sandstones and limestones – overlaid on all but the steep slopes with volcanic ash from either Taupo or Tongariro eruptions.
As would be expected on such a large station with contrasting contour, soil nutrient levels are extremely variable.
The sun rises as 635 goods to Hobart cruises through Tea Tree hauled by ex Queensland Rail locos 2012,2001,2003,2001 on 12-10-13.
Loco 2012 was originally ex Queensland Railways locomotive 1497 of the 1460 class entering service on 1-5-66. It was purchased by Tranz Rail in New Zealand in 1996 and classified into a DQ class loco and them came back to Australia and Tasmania when it arrived by ship in Tasmania on 5-10-99.