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Longreach, Queensland, is 620km west of Rockhampton, at the junction of the Capricorn and Landsborough Highways. The Aramac Creek flows southwards, joining the Thomson River which runs generally south-west through the Longreach district.
The Longreach district was explored by the New South Wales Surveyor-General, Thomas Mitchell (1846) and by Edmund Kennedy (1847). The pastoralist-explorer William Landsborough reported favourably on the district's pastoral prospects, and in 1863 the first pastoral lease was taken up by the vast Bowen Downs station. Several others followed soon afterwards. The district's centre was Aramac (1869), and it was governed by the Aramac local-government division (1879).
Railway Boom:
Considerable optimism surrounded the new settlement: town lots were auctioned and sold briskly, and by 1890 there were three hotels, several stores and tradespeople, a progress association, and a police station. The opening of the railway line in 1892 spurred further development, and thrust Longreach into the industrial upheaval of the age; whereas the 1891 shearer's strike had been based at Barcaldine, the 1894 strike was called at the new railway terminus, Longreach.
The town grew with astounding rapidity. By 1896 there were fourteen hotels, a hospital (1893), Catholic, Methodist, and Anglican churches, a school of the arts, a pastoral and agricultural society, and several clubs and friendly societies. From a population of about 150 in 1891, Longreach was approaching 2000 in 1903.
The progress association soon expressed criticism about the Aramac local-government division's neglect of the Longreach district. Aramac agreed, and the Longreach division was severed in 1900.
Apart from Longreach's role as a railhead and district centre, it also became the centre of an area subdivided for closer-settlement farms during the 1890s. Many blocks were too small, however, and the 1902 drought proved a substantial setback. Amalgamation of blocks and the successful drilling for bore water after the drought aided recovery.
Industrial Progress:
Longreach was usually quick to embrace new technology. Motor car hire and repair businesses were opened – the Longreach Motor Co (1910) and Edwards, Martin Ltd (1910) were major businesses in both repair and body-building for vehicles. In 1919 two young airmen, P. J. McGinness and Hudson Fysh visited Longreach while surveying the Darwin to Longreach section of a proposed England-Australia air route. The men later began Qantas outback airlines at Longreach and established a large plane assembly factory. With both a railway terminus and a pioneer air service, Longreach had some claim to being a 'Chicago of the West'. The railway advantage, however, subsided when the line was extended to Winton in 1927.
In 1921 an electricity powerhouse began operation and a rudimentary swimming pool opened. Reticulated water supply was laid on from the river in 1938, replacing the mineralised bore water and enabling trees to grace the city's parks. Despite the progress, Longreach remained a goat town for another two decades, with local herds essential as a reliable fresh milk supply. Fresh vegetables were also a problem, with grasshoppers damaging local crops and the railways sometimes failing to keep up supplies.
Postwar Tribulations:
The 1920s were relatively prosperous, as were the 1950s (apart from some dry years and a shearers' strike). Much of the commercial building stock was replaced, including the shire hall (the previous two, along with local hotels and the Catholic church had burnt down). A State high school and an Olympic pool were opened in 1966 and 1967. Within a few years wool prices declined, and an investment in beef cattle was met with a decline in meat prices. The town's population, which had stayed steady during 1933 - 1947 when other outback towns had fallen by a quarter, faltered badly during the 20 years from 1961 - 1981 falling from 3800 to fewer than 3000. Fortunately, improved roads and transport, which had solved the milk and vegetable supply problem, brought outback tourism. Sensing the tourist opportunity, Sir James Walker, Shire Chair (1957 - 1990), chair of regional electricity supply authorities and of the Longreach Pastoral College garnered national support for the Stockman's Hall of Fame, which opened in 1988 on land provided by the Pastoral College. The Qantas Founders Museum, abutting the original heritage-listed Qantas hanger at the Longreach aerodrome, and a museum based in the old powerhouse (also heritage-listed) are other attractions, particularly popular with 'grey nomads'.
In addition to the aforementioned attractions and facilities, Longreach has a racecourse, showground, a Catholic primary school (1985), a school of distance education, a base hospital (1944), aerodrome, a visitor information centre, an Olympic swimming pool, five churches, several hotels and motels, and an aged persons' accommodation. The elaborate railway station (1916, similar to the Emerald station) and the goods shed (1892) are listed on the Queensland Heritage Register.
Source: Queensland Places (www.queenslandplaces.com.au/longreach).
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big thankyou to lili, my ever wonderful muse!
I dunno what it is but I think this is one of my absolute fave shots ever... i think it's personal preference but there's something about this one that made me intake my breath when i saw it on the camera screen.
ODC- optimism or pessimism
i am so optimistic in the mornings... about what i can do or get done in the course of the day.
i find i turn into a pessimist by the end of the day... is it because of my expectations?
Okay, I have this totally down. I'm dressed rather well for the occasion; a nice gothic dress, no make-up ( this IS for science, don'tcha know ), EXA-1 elbow-pads, and knee-pads, and a snazzy helmet. Don't forget safety-glasses, kids, if you try this at home!
Besides, the first test is only three or so stories high. And with so many super-heroes working tables across the street, you won't find me singing "Somebody Save Me", on the way down.
It's in the bag!
First flight results soon!
it was not the easiest moment in my life and the sign was kind of a breaking point for me
no era uno de los mejores momentos de mi vida y este cartel fue una especie de punto de quiebre
it's been a while woah
time to catch up on streams
i hope you can tell that my skin is gold. it's paint and it took forever to get on/off
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QbHhm4620I
on an optimistic note, watch at
3 minutes 20 seconds and 5 minutes 35
seconds to see the past anew.
Ice creams and lollies for sale in Burnley's Towneley Park. (There were some customers)
Burnley, Lancashire, UK
©SWJuk (2021)
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These wild cows and me got on really well. After some hours locals came along and adviced me to park my car elsewhere to avoid damage. As it happens my car is the cheapest on the market, but was brandnew. I followed the advice, but I was not the least concerned
A couple of sun chairs sit optimistically on the pebble beach of Brighton as a thick fog rolls in.
Looks best on black.
Comments as always welcome, but please no flashy award codes.
This time next month there may be some kind of normality in the UK with the easing of most Covid-19 pandemic restrictions...'Normality' is already beginning with lunch-time diners - inside and kerbside - at Arthur's restaurant and cafe at Laugharne,west Wales,UK...You could feel the tensions of the past year easing just watching a scene as this.....Fingers crossed everyone...Keep safe,especially from the increasing threat of the Delta variant,and lets hope we can help the rest of the pandemic stricken world soon.
In distinction to Rarapan, Velvia is one of my favorite films, with color vibrancy unparalleled by other films (although I need to qualify that with need to get some Ektachrome in 120). Using a Fuji GSWII 690, was able to find some color during these days of distancing.
“It's snowing still," said Eeyore gloomily.
"So it is."
"And freezing."
"Is it?"
"Yes," said Eeyore. "However," he said, brightening up a little, "we haven't had an earthquake lately.”
Canada has lost a great human being today. You will be missed Jack.
His final message:
My friends, love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair. So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic. And we’ll change the world.
All my very best,
Jack Layton
Le Canada a perdu un grand homme aujourd'hui.
Son dernier message:
"Mes amis, l'amour est cent fois meilleur que la haine. L'espoir est meilleur que la peur. L'optimisme est meilleur que le désespoir. Alors, aimons, gardons espoir et restons optimistes. Et nous changerons le monde.
Chaleureusement,
Jack Layton
Mark of Falworth, a courageous knight of eastern Anselm, riding his grand white steed Salvadór, with his trusty squire Francis at his side. He is known for his over-the-top bravery, self-assured cunning, excellent sense of humor, perfect hair, everlasting smile, and eternal optimism. He is the embodiment of glorious adventure and chivalry!
"For the Glory!"
One of the many characters of our Book "The Anselm Saga"
so with much deliberating, i've decided to discontinue my 365. I had initially put it off for a while because I didn't want this to happen and needed to feel ready, but i got caught up in enthusiasm and jumped a little too early. I don't like using outtakes for days im unispired. but don't you worry, ill start a new one up soon. I just need some time to recollect myself. and of course I will still be uploading. thanks so much for the support ive gotten thus far. dont give up on me.
Flower buds on an Ixora shrub. Taken with a 100mm Macro lens plus extension tube.
For MACRO MONDAYS theme: Starts with the letter "B".
For Round 33 of Get Pushed, I was paired with Mimyo Foto, whose stream is rich and interesting -- do take a look.
He lives in South Korea, and says he is tired of hearing all the rhetoric and threats. So he challenged me to an uplifting push:
"What I want from you is a photo showing the good side of humanity. A glimpse at something that makes life worth living or shows the greatness we are capable of."
For some reason, I found this incredibly difficult. I was already having a hard time with it, then there was Boston. Then West, Texas. And hours of live coverage. What I eventually went with was an image that screamed spring, fresh air, freedom, and the optimism of youth. I hope that's what it conveys anyway. I don't think I hit the nail on the head though.
If you'd like a little push (or a big one), come join us. Get Pushed is a ton of fun, and n00bs need not be afraid!!