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Winter weather greets the four ex DQ class locos from Queensland then ex New Zealand with 2011,2003,2001,2012 working 738 goods northbound on 12-10-13
Train 32 on its way to Burnie, between Tea-tree and Brighton..
The current timetable allows the train from Boyer to be photographed for much of its journey through the south and midlands, and with daylight savings, even further north. This is very different from when I did this in the 1980s, where you'd be lucky to see a train in daylight north of Bridgewater.
The Don River Railway's 50th anniversary was as good a reason as any to head back to Tasmania. Unlike my previous trip a few months ago, this time would be mostly for trains - the DRR's anniversary in Devonport, plus a couple of days either side for Tasrail chasing. 17 February 2025
The old bridge over the Rangitikei River.
Built between 1923 and 1925, the Springvale Suspension Bridge spans the Rangitikei River, near Inland Patea’s Springvale Sheep Station.
European farmers settled this remote area of Rangitikei from the late 1860s, but in the early 20th century it was still relatively isolated, only being accessible using a crude road between Taihape and the port town of Napier. After World War One the Government initiated a scheme to open up and develop areas like Inland Patea. The resulting Taihape-Napier Road enabled increased transport efficiency for farm produce and Hawke’s Bay travellers connecting with the Auckland-bound trains. Motorised transport was becoming increasingly popular at the time and this was factored into the Springvale Suspension Bridge’s design. Initially referred to as the Erewhon Bridge, the single lane structure was replaced in the road network in 1970 by a nearby, modern, Callender-Hamilton Bridge.
The Springvale Suspension Bridge was designed by Sydney Arthur Robert Mair (1872-1961), who spent 46 years as the Rangitikei County engineer. Mair was also a founder of the Institute of Local Government Engineers of New Zealand (1912) and the New Zealand Society of Civil Engineers in 1914 (now known as IPENZ). Built by William Salt (1887-1929), the bridge’s span is 61 metres (m) and its reinforced concrete towers are 7 m tall. While a number of similar bridges were constructed in the North Island during the period, replacement programmes, like the comprehensive one carried out by the Rangitikei County Council in the 1960s and 1970s, means the Springvale Suspension Bridge is a rare example of a local early 20th century suspension bridge.
The bridge was the first engineering heritage structure to become a New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT) property, in the late 1970s. This is evidence of a broadening of what New Zealanders consider to be heritage. The Springvale Suspension Bridge, now (2013) used as pedestrian bridge, remains a notable local feature.
Two flower wasps loving and dining on the Leptospermum flowers. Happy Insect Hump Day! [Lower 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]
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]
In 2007 I was lucky enough to take a flight into the "iconic" south west Wilderness of Tasmania.
The scenery is almost untouched by humans, and for a very small area, is wild and wonderful.
After landing at the small airfield at Melaleuca, we went in a boat out and around the islands of Port Davey, and were fortunate to have very calm weather. The sand is pure white, of a quartz type I would guess, and the creeks running out to sea are all stained with a brown tannin, from the teatree and peaty soil.
I intend to upload quite a few images I have picked out from the 100's I took that memorable day!
Manuka / árbol del te / Leptospermum
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Plantae
(unranked):Angiosperms
(unranked):Eudicots
(unranked):Rosids
Order:Myrtales
Family:Myrtaceae
Genus:Leptospermum
The cradle of humanity, Africa, supposedly gave us the proverb that it takes a village to raise a child. Reading the plaque, almost as big as a billboard, you'd be forgiven for thinking it takes a cast of thousands to build a tree house!
Because I haven't been this way for ages I hadn't seen it before. They call it the Paperbark Treehouse and say it is stylistically a Melaleuca. Externally its a jarring, angular thing unlike the freeform shape of a typical paperbark or tea-tree. Perhaps it is apocryphal that someone so hated the Eiffel Tower that they spent time atop it so that it was not in their view. It's how I feel about this thing. Inside it is more beautiful; artistic. Outside it is all angles and engineering.
I quite like this sculptural piece which very much mimics in form the woody fruits of Genus Melaleuca. But I can't stay. The longer I dally, the nearer I am to a wet walk. I'm glad for the company of my umbrella.
♥ 爱情其实没有办法 不被感动吧 ♥
♥ There is no way not to be touched by love ♥
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwZi2hAOG_k
风轻轻 我听见你声音
你对着我叮咛
要注意自己的心情
雨轻轻 我听见你声音
你拿着伞靠近
为我遮着风挡着雨
一点点想哭泣
一点点想着你
你的爱很珍惜
我总依赖着你的记忆
你就像风在说话
顺着我方向
你就像海中的波浪
堆着我成长
我明白你的回答
温柔的对话
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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]
Juvenile Crimson Rosella in the process of growing into its adult plumage. Tidal River, Wilson's Promontory, Victoria.
The plant is actually this dark green/gray color. If anything, the colors are a little more saturated.
We came across this New Holland Honeyeater hanging around a Phillip Island restaurant car-park. The menu prices were a bit rich for us, but the wildlife show was free.
'Cause love will find a way
www.youtube.com/watch?v=azRd-cvU1oU
千万记得天涯有人在等你....
愿为你
直到有一刻能守着你的心
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Unknown species of Tea Tree (Leptospermum sp.). I really liked both the flowers and foliage of this shrub. [Winburndale, NSW]
Don't choose the one who is beautiful to the world
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgkAtLaAukc
But rather, choose the one who makes your world beautiful.....
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無論你愛與不愛
情若在愛亦在
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyPxhMOWiV4
歳與月 穿梭過
晝與夜 奔跑過
愛與恨 交煎過
冷與熱 翻滾過
無論你愛與不愛
我都堅決愛....
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天空の茶畑の到着時は雨が降ったり止んだりだったので、片手で撮れるRX100M3が大活躍。
@Photo taken at Ibigawa town, Ibi district, Gifu pref. （岐阜県揖斐郡揖斐川町 天空の茶畑）
A national treasure, tea tree is one of the most widely known natural antiseptics in the world and has been used as a mainstream pharmaceutical, consistently since the 1920s.
Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) is a species of tree or tall shrub in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae, endemic to Australia.
Bundjalung Aboriginal people from the coast of New South Wales used to crushed tea-tree (or paper bark) leaves and applied the paste to wounds as well as brewing it to a kind of tea for throat ailments. The leaves and bark of tea tree were crushed and the vapour inhaled to treat headaches. In the 1920s, scientific experiments proved that the tea-tree oil’s antiseptic potency was far stronger than the commonly used antiseptic of the time. Today, its oil is a widely-used safe, natural, effective antiseptic, with proven antimicrobial properties(anti-bacteria or anti-fungals) and antivirals.
7 Days of Shooting – Week beginning 16th December Remedies: medical or natural. What do you turn to to feel better/stay healthy? Photograph anything from a cough bottle to a herb.
Leptospermum scoparium, commonly called mānuka, manuka myrtle, New Zealand teatree, broom tea-tree, or just tea tree, is a species of flowering plant in the myrtle family Myrtaceae, native to Australia and New Zealand.
Nearing Tea Tree Crossing Loop, train 5-36 behind 2100 + 2138 + 2132 + 2133 is about to cross Back Tea Tree Road and will cross train 4-35 before proceeding to Burnie.
Thursday 21st February, 2013.
Photo By Steve Bromley