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Around MaitlandLorn Gallery
Best of The Best exhibition of local artists – in review.
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A PLACE TO CALL HOME
“A Place To Call Home”. This community access exhibition is always a fantastic event with which to end the year so be sure to visit from 12 November 2011 to the end of the month.
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Don’t miss this exhibition! While delivering my contribution to this exhibition I saw the early entries. They are excellent, I was most impressed with the childrens’ entries. It promises to be one you shouldn’t miss!Maitland Region Society of Artists
Contact: Kay (02) 4934 1323
Christine (02) 4934 2573
If you live in the area and have an interest in art, the Social Art Mornings held each Monday (excepting Public Holidays) at the Rutherford Community Centre, are worth a visit. In the short time I have been attending, I have found it to be a very friendly, helpful group.
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Useful Art Websites
The Women Artists of the Heidelberg School
Creative Spotlite
Morpeth Gallery
Colour Scheme Designer
Colorotate
My Virtual Gallery
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Community Interests
What’s on in Maitland
Maitland Region Art Gallery is an excellent facility to visit and gain inspiration and maybe meet some of the artists whose work is being exhibited. Art classes are also available for adults. Don’t forget the excellent childrens’ programmes available at the gallery.
Where to access local Events
Maitland Visitor Information Centre
Maitland Mercury (Local Notices link)
Hunter Imag
Maitland Library
Favourite Interests
Australian Museum of Clothing and Textiles
AMCAT’s current exhibition “Simply Elegant” runs until the second Saturday in December.
Come and visit, view what was considered elegant in previous eras.
Open
Thursday, Friday, Saturday 10am – 3pm
Other times by appointment – Bus and School groups welcome ring
Stephanie on 0403 652 550
Admission $3 Seniors $2.50
Location: The Australian Museum of Clothing and Textiles,
Lt. Governor’s Residence, John Street,
East Maitland. Maitland Gaol Precinct
For further information contact:
Nell – 49301135 or Letitia 49986416
Maitland Region Art Gallery
The Gallery has four exhibitions which run until 4 December 2011.
Stuart Scott – Faces of Maitland
John R. Walker – Space and Time
Ron Royes – Through My Eyes
Face 2011 – An Exhibition of Self-Portraits by Hunter and Central Coast K-10 Students
Website : http://www.mrag.org.au/
Maitland Repertory Theatre
A comic thriller
Directed by Steve Ryan - November 19 to December 11
Saturdays and Sundays at 6:30pm
Directed by Steve Ryan - November 19 to December 11
Saturdays and Sundays at 6:30pm
Local History
To further investigate your family and local history: Maitland & District Genealogical Society Inc. At the Maitland Heritage Centre, Mounted Police Barracks,17 Lindesay Street, East Maitland 2320 Postal: PO Box 247, Maitland. 2320 Phone: (02) 4937 5301 (AH) Maitland Historical Society Inc. Address: 3 Cathedral Street, Maitland Phone: 0438 623 299 Postal: PO Box 333, Maitland. NSW 2320 |
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| A wonderful old tree in Turner Park, Paterson |
Yimmang, Native for the Paterson River., Wallsend Jubilee Celebrations 1874 - 1924 p2
Paterson, After Col. William Paterson of N.S.W. Corps, 1795, Lake Macquarie Past & Present
Paterson River
Paterson River, After Lt. Col William Paterson who explored the river and surrounding area in 1801., Lake Macquarie Past & Present
Pattersons Plains, Early name for the Woodville area., Ford,R: Williams River p 19.
Historical Paterson
Paterson is an historic small township in the scenic lower Hunter Valley in an area once occupied by the Gringgai clan of the Wonaruah people. It was named after the first known European to come to the area, Colonel William Paterson who surveyed the area in 1801. It was first settled by timbercutters after supplies of red cedar and was once known as Cedar Arm. Governor Macquarie allowed in 1812 -13, convicts Swan, Pell and Davis to begin farming on the ‘Paterson’s Plains’ at a location known as ‘Old Banks”. Paterson is approximately fifteen minutes drive north of Maitland via either Tocal or Paterson Road. It is not far from the vineyards, Newcastle or Port Stephens.
Captain William Dunn had the first land grant in 1821 and in 1822 James Webber established ‘Tocal’ in 1822, this farm while under the ownership of the Reynolds family was a well-known cattle stud and eventually became Tocal Agricultural College. This lovely village has interesting architecture ranging from ‘Noumea’ built in 1826 and has the distinction of being the oldest surviving house, churches , one of which dates from 1830 – St, Ann’s Presbyterian Church, St. Paul’s Anglican Church built in 1845, Paterson Courthouse which is now the Museum and of course the Courthouse Hotel which provided accommodation required.
The old Oddfellow’s Hall (Manchester Unity Independent Order of Oddfellows) still survives, it was built by Stephen Stanbridge who was architect of the Paterson Courthouse. I remember many years ago some of its roofing needed replacement, the original corrugated iron which had been shopped out from England was many times thicker than what was available at the time repairs were carried out. A rare lodge standard belonging to Loyal Paterson Union Lodge has been restored and is in the care of Paterson Courthouse Museum.
Paterson has had its share of fame, bushranger Captain Thunderbolt and his wife Mary Bugg were tried at Paterson Courthouse, on the gentler end of the scale, the poet Dorothea Mackellar lived during her teenage years in the area.
For more information:
Sydney Morning Herald Travel Guide for Paterson NSWhttp://www.smh.com.au/news/New-South-Wales/Paterson/2005/02/17/1108500198382.html
Excellent guide to accommodation, wining and dining, and historical background of Paterson NSW
If you are a collector:
http://mistyhillantiques.com.au/index.html
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Health
Halcyon Private Hospital at Barnsley - used for women giving birth in the 1940's.Halpin, Robert – Death from Concussion of the Brain – Yesterday, the Coroner held an inquest on the body of Robert Halpin, milkman, aged forty-two, at his late residence, Fishery Creek. It appeared from the evidence that on Monday last Mr. Halpin went with his brother-in-law, Mr. O’Brien, to the Rutherford paddock to cut some logs. During the day he went to the Union Inn two or three times and towards four o’clock , whilst near the same place, was thrown from his horse. Dr. Harpur was sent for and on arriving found him stunned by the fall, and in a semi-conscious state. He ordered him to be taken home. The unfortunate man was placed on his dray, and conveyed home, a distance of two miles. He spoke occasionally on the way, and before reaching the house got off the dray, and walked in. He was afterwards put to bed. The nest day Dr. Harpur was sent for again and arriving about one, found his nervous and physical powers completely prostrated; and , notwithstanding the use of all the known remedies for his relief, the disease progressed from concussion to compression of the brain, of which latter he died about ten o’clock on Wednesday (yesterday) morning. The jury found the deceased died from concussion of the brain. Mr. Halpin has left a wife but no children, to mourn his loss. He will be much regretted by many persons as an old resident, and as the nephew of a very old resident, the Late Mr. Halpin, who it will be remembered had lived for twenty-five years in one house, unflooded, when to his astonishment, the great flood of August 1857 drove him from it. Maitland Mercury 31 May 1866
Harkins, Mr. W. - Painless Surgery - Mr. W. Harkins has resumed practice of his profession at his Surgery 362 High Street, West Maitland (opposite Garden-Picture Palace). Every Branch of Dentistry Practiced Without Pain. Make appointments - Telephone No. 122. Painless Extractions. Maitland Mercury 23 August 1920
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| Presbyterian buildings in High Street, Maitland, They were built with the purpose of supporting the incumbent minister. |
Harper’s Hill - On Tuesday 30 October 1866 there was an advertisement for the sale of Harper’s Hill Estate, 400 acres of rich land, a mansion consisting of 16 rooms, out offices and about two acres of gardens which included fruit trees. I stood on a hill, commanding a magnificent view and was owned by William Harper Esq. This estate was sold by auction and the advertisement was addressed to squatters, capitalists and others desirous of securing a country residence and a remunerative property.
Government
Government – The additional estimates of the Government, passed last week, provide for a grant of 2000 pounds to the Maitland Hospital, to meet an expenditure of a similar amount from its funds on various improvements; 150 pounds to the Maitland Benevolent Asylum, and 50 pounds to the Pierce Memorial Nurses’ Home. The loan Estimates contain a sum of 8000 pounds for the erection of a courthouse in West Maitland and ten thousand pounds for the erection of a Boys’ High School in East Maitland. There is also an appropriation for the erection of a Land Office in East Maitland. Maitland Mercury 23 December 1890National Debt – The public debt of Victoria is 22 million pounds; of New South Wales 15 million pounds; that of Queensland 12 million pounds; that of South Australia 10 million pounds; that of Western Australia 3 hundred thousand pounds, that of New Zealand 28 and a half million pounds; that of Tasmania 2 million pounds. None of these national debts can be compared with those of European countries, for the simple reason that amongst us the money has been thrown away in wars and rumours of wars, whereas in the Colonies it has been invested in education and public works, which are daily increasing in value. The Boy’s Own Paper, 1882
Ministerial Intimations to Mr. Burnker – The Hon. J. N. Brunker has been informed by the Under-Secretary of Lands that the District Surveyor has furnished the design of the proposed village of Pelaw Main, and that it has been sent on for revision by the Chief Surveyor.
He has also been informed by the Under-Secretary of Public Works, in reply to his communications, that tenders are now being invited for improvemtents at Apps’ Hill, between Maitland and Morpeth, and for maintenance metal required on other lengths. Reprinted from The Maitland Daily Mercury Monday August 4, 1902 Maitland Mercury Monday 11 November 2002
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| Old Cohen residence in Regent Street, Maitland |
Green, Fred J.: Coming to Maitland 51 years ago, Mr. Fred J. Green found employment with Mr. James who conducted a butchering establishment where Messrs. Baileys are now in business. Then, later on, actually on the day the Great War broke out, Mr. Green joined Mr. Nichols in a venture in Homeville, and from that beginning the present firm of J. H. Nichols has developed. Maitland Daily Mercury, 8.November 1939
Gurley - To Shearers and Washers - Shearing will begin at Gurley on about 28th August; Washing about a week later. Edward A. Hunt, Gen Manager.
Guygalling – Mr. Dodds – Auctioneer – Tuesday 12th day of April - Twelve hudredweight of tobacco stems. Articles mentions will be sold at Trevallyn so that intending purchasers had better examine them prior to the sale. All parties on the Hunter, Paterson and Williams Rivers, and new comers, would do well not to lose sight of this important bona fide sale. Every requisite for carrying on farming operations on an extensive scale will be found, and of the next description, and complete in all respects. It would be impossible, withing the limits of an advertisement, to enumerate the whole of the articles intended to be submitted for sale, Refreshemnts will be provided. Terms, liberal, made known at the sale. Maitland, March 25. Hunter River Gazette March 1842.
Cultural
Haggarty, Mr. W. , a breadcarter, employed by Mr. T. Armstrong, of East Maitland, was the guest of his employer and friends on Friday evening, when opportunity was taken to of the occasion to present him with a beautiful set of carvers from his employer, a silver breakfast cruet from his friends and a silver-mounted tobacco pouch, inscribed from little Lesley Armstrong. The presentations were made by Mr. Armstrong, Mr. Molloy, and Mr. J. McShane respectively, and the recipient, whose intention it is to be married, suitably replied. During the evening songs and monologues were rendered by Messrs. Molloy and Flannery and Miss Salmon, and a very happy evening spent. Maitland Mercury Wednesday 25 August 1920
Maitland Identities
Gorrick, J. A. – Presentation to Mr. J. A. Gorrick – A Newcastle correspondent writes as follows: The many Maitland and other friends of Mr. J. A. Gorrick will be pleased to learn that on Saturday night he was the honoured recipient of an address ( exact copy herewith), beautifully illuminated on parchemnt, and enclosed in a splendid gilt frame. The presentation took place at Sidney’s Centennial Hotel, at eight o’clock, when there was present the whole of the Central Committee, and a number of citizen friends. Miss Martin was also present, and received a cheque from the Committee’s treasurer for the balance of money subscribed by the public. Mr. Gorrick replied to the presentation in a speech of about twenty minutes, reviewing the case from its inception, and returning his heartfelt thanks for the honour done hi, which it need scarcely be said, was received with tumultuous applause. The health of Mr. and Mrs. Gorrick and the children was proposed, and suitable responded to. Then followed some sterling speeches by members of the committee, amongst whom were six aldermen, one of the toasts being the health of Miss Martin, chivalrously and eloquently responded to by several bachelor knights all “eager for the fray.” After this, cigars and good cheer were the “order of the night” some good songs and recitations were rendered, then”Auld Lang Syne” and a hearty shake hands followed by one grand cheer, terminated the proceedings.
[ Your readers will remember that the Martin V Arnott case, lasted the phenomenal time of 6 days.]
To Joseph Albert Gorrick, Esq., Solicitor, Newcastle. Dear Sir, As the Central Public Committee organised for the purpose of carrying out measures to enable Rose Martin to prosecute further legal proceedings in the case Martin V Arnott after the termination of the first trial, we beg to congratulate you upon your well-directed efforts by which your client , Miss Martin, obtained substantial compenstation, and rendered a new trial unnecessary. And we take this opportunity to express the high appreciation in which your great ability, untiring exertions, and disinterested services displayed throughout the case, are held by the people of Newcaste and surrounding districts. We may fittingly conclude by thanking you for the courtesy extended to us on all occasions, and assuring you of the respect and esteem in which you are universally held in the community. Committee: David Ingles, Benjamin Finney, Robert Lloyd, William Lewis, John Keith, James Penno, William R. Winspear, Edwrd Buston, John Lloyd, James Wilson, John Downie, Barton Scott, Morris Light (Treasurer), William Humphreys, Secretary. Newcastle, December 18ty 1890. Maitland Mercury 23 December 1890. Maitland Mercury 23 December 1890.
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| Methodist Church – now known as the Uniting Church, High Street, Maitland |
Religious
Gravestone Markings
"B.P.O.E." means Benevolent Protective Order of Elks "F.L.T." with each letter in a link of a chain means Friendship, Love and Truth (see "I.O.O.F.") "I.O.O.F." means International Order of Odd Fellows (see "F.L.T."). "V.D.M." means "verbi Dei minister" (Minister of the Word of God). "W.O.W." means "Woodmen of the World". Upright tree stump markers are typical of the fraternity. "Relect" carved on a woman's headstone means she died a widow. "Consort" means she outlived her husband. Some examples of engraved symbols include: Anchors and Ships: Hope or Seafaring profession Arches: Victory in Death Arrows: Mortality Broken column: Loss of head of family Broken ring: Family circle severed Bugles: Military (see Trumpeters) Butterfly: Short-lived; early death Candle being snuffed: Time, mortality Cherub: Angelic Compass and Square: Masonic emblems Corn: Ripe old age Cross: Symbol of Christian hope Crossed Swords: Officer in the military Darts: Mortality Doves: The soul, purity, innocence, gentleness Father Time: Mortality, The Grim Reaper Flowers: Brevity of early existence, sorrow Flowers: Condolence, grief, sorrow Flying Birds: Flight of the soul Fruits : Eternal plenty Garlands : Victory in death Hand of God Chopping: Sudden death Hands of God Chopping: Sudden Death Handshakes: Farewell to earthly existence Harp: Praise to the Maker | Hearts: Blissfulness or love of Christ Hourglass with wings: Time flying; short life Hourglass: Swiftness of time Ivy: Friendship and immortality Lamb: Innocence Laurel: Fame or victory Lily or lily of valley: Emblem of innocence and purity Morning glory: Beginning of life Oak leaves and acorn: Maturity, ripe old age Open book or Bible: Deceased teacher, minister, etc. Palm Branch: Signifies victory and rejoicing Picks and shovels: Mortality Poppy: Sleep Portals: Passageway to eternal journey Rose in full bloom: Prime of life Rosebud: Morning of life or renewal of life Roses: Brevity of mortal life Sheaf of wheat: Ripe for harvest, divine harvest time Shells: Pilgrimage of life Stars and stripes around eagle: Eternal vigilance, liberty Suns: The Resurrection Thistles: Remembrance Tombs: Mortality Torch Inverted: Life extinct Tree stump with ivy: Head of family; immortality Trees: Life Trumpeters: Heralds of the resurrection Urn with flame: Undying friendship Urn with wreath or crepe: mourning Willows: Emblem of sorrow Winged effigies: Flight of the soul This interesting information courtesy of Legacy News may be of interest to researchers when they visit cemeteries Graeme Adams |
Earth Around Us
From My Timeline
1794 – 1795 Great Britain
1794/95 (Winter):
1. The winter of 1794/95 was EXCEPTIONALLY SEVERE, with the very cold conditions setting in on Christmas Eve 1794. The FROST then lasted, with some breaks, until late March. The cold was most intense during January, with resulted in the COLDEST CET January. On the 23rd, the Severn was frozen and so was the Thames, with the usual (for those times) 'frost fairs' being set up there. On the 25th January, an extreme temperature of (minus)21 degC (converted from degF) was recorded at an unspecified location in England. A rapid but temporary THAW, accompanied by heavy RAIN began on the 7th February. This resulted in much FLOODING.
2. In Scotland, it was the seventh COLDEST at Edinburgh in the series 1764/65 1962/63. {coldest 1779/80} www.booty.demon.co.uk/metinfo/wxevents.htm
1. The winter of 1794/95 was EXCEPTIONALLY SEVERE, with the very cold conditions setting in on Christmas Eve 1794. The FROST then lasted, with some breaks, until late March. The cold was most intense during January, with resulted in the COLDEST CET January. On the 23rd, the Severn was frozen and so was the Thames, with the usual (for those times) 'frost fairs' being set up there. On the 25th January, an extreme temperature of (minus)21 degC (converted from degF) was recorded at an unspecified location in England. A rapid but temporary THAW, accompanied by heavy RAIN began on the 7th February. This resulted in much FLOODING.
2. In Scotland, it was the seventh COLDEST at Edinburgh in the series 1764/65 1962/63. {coldest 1779/80} www.booty.demon.co.uk/metinfo/wxevents.htm
1805 Australia – NSW Sydney
Storm
The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (NSW : 1803-1842), Sunday 20 October 1805, page 2
National Library of Australia http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article626942
SYDNEY
The heavy rains that set in early on Friday morning, .and still continue with intervals of violent gusts from the south east may it is -feared be injurious to the growing wheat, by laying it down before the stalk is sufficiently "strong to recover itself. The maize planting will be perhaps benefitted by the showers, & certain it is that the long scarcity of vegetables was immutable to the little rain for the past three months. When the showers shall have subsided, to attend to their effects upon the streets will be highly commendable as half a dozen visitations of severe weather would restore the chaos from which we have just emerged.
1811 Australia
Drought
1811 October
The long succession of dry weather at the present season has heretofore been unexampled, and the field and garden languish for the want of rain
The last refreshing shower with which Divine Providence was pleased to favour us was upon the 27th of August : it was very general, and gratefully acceptable throughout the various settlements, its continuance was about 24 hours: since which period however, we have scarcely had one visiting shower.
From this, great cause the growing wheat has in situations naturally dry received much injury; while in moister grounds, that have the advantage of a humid atmosphere the appearance is far more promising.
The produce of the late sown fields depends much upon the weather for a few weeks to come, the farmers hope rain without which they can form no expectation of the latter crop, nor save the season for planting maize, some former disappointments in the crops of which have been felt severely, as the rapid decline of stock was among the certain consequences.
From the best information we can collect, so intense a drought at this time of the year has not been witnessed since the year 1789, when the new colonists suffered a parching thirst; for several months, the springs from which they had been before supplied either failing totally, or yielding scarcely a sufficiency to support nature, numbers of flying foxes and squirrels, parrots, and birds of all the various species, flocked from the interior to the sea-coast, and perished as they flew.
A visitation of so dreadful a calamity in the present state of the Colony would be incalculably severe, owing to the numerous, and in many instances extensive herds that must participate a disaster; from which it is our duty fervently to pray that Providence may ,defend those creatures that instinctively lay claim to her benign consideration and protection.
The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser Saturday 19 October 1811
The long succession of dry weather at the present season has heretofore been unexampled, and the field and garden languish for the want of rain
The last refreshing shower with which Divine Providence was pleased to favour us was upon the 27th of August : it was very general, and gratefully acceptable throughout the various settlements, its continuance was about 24 hours: since which period however, we have scarcely had one visiting shower.
From this, great cause the growing wheat has in situations naturally dry received much injury; while in moister grounds, that have the advantage of a humid atmosphere the appearance is far more promising.
The produce of the late sown fields depends much upon the weather for a few weeks to come, the farmers hope rain without which they can form no expectation of the latter crop, nor save the season for planting maize, some former disappointments in the crops of which have been felt severely, as the rapid decline of stock was among the certain consequences.
From the best information we can collect, so intense a drought at this time of the year has not been witnessed since the year 1789, when the new colonists suffered a parching thirst; for several months, the springs from which they had been before supplied either failing totally, or yielding scarcely a sufficiency to support nature, numbers of flying foxes and squirrels, parrots, and birds of all the various species, flocked from the interior to the sea-coast, and perished as they flew.
A visitation of so dreadful a calamity in the present state of the Colony would be incalculably severe, owing to the numerous, and in many instances extensive herds that must participate a disaster; from which it is our duty fervently to pray that Providence may ,defend those creatures that instinctively lay claim to her benign consideration and protection.
The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser Saturday 19 October 1811
1859 Great Britain
1859: (October): THE "ROYAL CHARTER" STORM.
1. The GALE of 25th October 1859, which wrecked the fully rigged ship "Royal Charter" on the coast of Anglesey, drowning about 500 people (and loss of gold bullion), led to the introduction of gale warnings (in June 1860). The ship was only one of over 200 vessels wrecked between the 21st October and 2nd November, with the loss of around 800 lives - most of these losses occurred in the 'Royal Charter Storm'. (Often cited as the event that led to the 'birth' of the UK Meteorological Office.) www.booty.demon.co.uk/metinfo/wxevents.htm
1. The GALE of 25th October 1859, which wrecked the fully rigged ship "Royal Charter" on the coast of Anglesey, drowning about 500 people (and loss of gold bullion), led to the introduction of gale warnings (in June 1860). The ship was only one of over 200 vessels wrecked between the 21st October and 2nd November, with the loss of around 800 lives - most of these losses occurred in the 'Royal Charter Storm'. (Often cited as the event that led to the 'birth' of the UK Meteorological Office.) www.booty.demon.co.uk/metinfo/wxevents.htm
*1872 Australia NSW
Earthquake
Extract from articlem PDF available
The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842-1954), Saturday 19 October 1872, page 7
Telegrams show the earthquake was felt over a very extensive area:
Singleton – the shock was felt here a few minutes to 7 o’clock
West Mailtand – The shock of an earth quake was felt here at 7 o’clock this evening, it was succeeded by a brilliant aurora.
Newcastle – The shock of an earthquake, at ten minutes past 7 o'clock, passed from east to west. It lasted for about five minutes
South Head - A very severe shock of an earthquake, felt by most of the inhabitants, occurred at 10 minutes to 7 o'clock this evening. It caused great excitement, and lasted twenty seconds it appeared to be in a direction from north to south.
Paramatta -A smart shock of earthquake was felt here at six minutes to 7 this evening. It lasted about ten seconds, and shook the house violently.
Bathurst - A smart shock of earthquake was felt here at six minutes to 7 this evening. It lasted about ten seconds, and shook the house violently. It was apparently from the south, where an Aurora was visible. A second and later telegram from Bathurst state a severe shock of earthquake was felt here this evening. The vibrations lasted three or four seconds, and were so violent in some places as to knock over chairs and smash dishes
Hill End-A shock of earthquake was experienced to-night at about seven minutes to 7, apparently coming frorn north-west. It was succeeded by Southern lights.
Sofala-A severe shock of earthquake occurred here at ---? I8 p.m., the sound travelling in a north-westerly direction and in the houses and lasting about half a minute, disturbing the crockery in the houses and frightening the inhabitants into the streets,
Nuttai-A sharp shock of earthquake was felt here at 7 o'clock this night, and lasted several seconds. It passed from east to west and shook several of the houses sharply and sounded as distant thunder.
Berrima - A distinct earthquake shake was felt here this evening at about 7 o'clock, travelling apparently from north-east to south-west.
Goulbourn-A shock of an earthquake was distinctly felt at 8.50. An Aurora Australia is now (8 p.m.) visible.
Jervis Bay - We felt a smart shock of an earthquake at ?8,30 this evening.
1881 USA – Carolina
Severe Gale
The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842-1954), Monday 10 October 1881, page 5
National Library of Australia http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13496485
SEVERE WEATHER IN CAROLINA.
LONDON, Oct. 8.
News has been received of a severe gale that raged over the State of Carolina. Several wrecks occurred along the coast.
*1887 Australia – Victoria
Drought
Serious water famine: Melbourne 1887
Threatened failure of the Yan Yean water supply for Melbourne.
"It might be as well, therefore, for householders to consider the desirability of their adopting some tank system for storing rain water during the summer months. " Source: : The Age 10 January 1887
More than a century later we are again informed about the benifits of a household rainwater tank:
Victoria State Government Water Minister John Thwaites said ,
" By installing a rainwater tank, householders can help protect our drinking water supplies....."
Source: Media Release From the Minister of Water Victoria, October 12, 2006
Threatened failure of the Yan Yean water supply for Melbourne.
"It might be as well, therefore, for householders to consider the desirability of their adopting some tank system for storing rain water during the summer months. " Source: : The Age 10 January 1887
More than a century later we are again informed about the benifits of a household rainwater tank:
Victoria State Government Water Minister John Thwaites said ,
" By installing a rainwater tank, householders can help protect our drinking water supplies....."
Source: Media Release From the Minister of Water Victoria, October 12, 2006
1888 Australia – NSW Sydney
Thunderstorm
The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842-1954), Saturday 27 October 1888, page 14
National Library of Australia http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13701242
THE WEATHER.
THUNDERSTORM.
Early yesterday morning heavy dark clouds completely obscured tho sky, and rain seemed imminent. Contrary to anticipation, however, the clouds dispersed, and left a clear, bright spring sky. As the day advanced, the atmosphere became very oppressive, and the thermometer indicated one of the warmest days experienced this season. It was noticed that thunderclouds gathered around, and that the wind, which blew fresh from the north-east, suddenly died away. This caused the clouds to spread all over the metropolis. A thunderstorm ensued. It was not of very long duration but while it lasted there was almost a continuationn of sheet, fork, and chain lightning, and very loud peals of thunder. Very little rain accompanied the storm, which extended for some considerable distance beyond the city. Several country townships reported thunderstorms and warm weeather yesterday. Rain, however, is very badly wanted inland in order to facilitate farming operations.
1893 Australia – Victoria
Flood
The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.: 1848-1954), Friday 20 October 1893, page 5
National Library of Australia http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8703437
SEVERE WEATHER IN THE COUNTRY.
HORSHAM, THURSDAY - The flood vvaters commenced to recede at 10 o'clock this morning The river was 8ft 7 ½ in. above the summer level, being half an inch higher than during the June Flood. Considerable damage has been done to Messrs Young Brothers' irrigation colony by the flood.
APOLLO BAY, THURSDAY -The weather continues very rough The steamers Dawn and Eurimbla are still anchored here. The steamer Tenterden anchored at 6 o'clock this morning
WARRNAMBOOL, THURSDAY-A storm has been raging here for three days, and it still continues to rage with great severity. The wind is blowing a gale, with squalls and heavy showers. The coastal steamer Dawn, bound for Warrnambool, had to run into Apollo Bay, and has been detained there for the past two days. News has been received that two other steamers also put in there today.
1905 Australia – NSW
Weather Report
The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1889-1931), Thursday 19 October 1905, page 7
National Library of Australia http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4971942
STORMS IN NEW SOUTH WALES.
HEAVY FLOODS EXPECTED.
SNOW IN THE MOUNTAINS.
Sydney, October l8.
The gales predicted as the outcome of the cyclonic disturbance to the south were raging with considerable fury on the coast to-day. The storms were accompanied by furious squalls, and many of the coastal stations reported very wild conditions. In the city the wind, which had been fresh from the southward during the early morning, increased in force towards midday, and worked round to the south-west. Early in the afternoon it was blowing a violent gale. Some of the gusts were exceptionally heavy, one giving a record of 71.4 miles an hour. That was at 12.15 p.m.
The mean hourly velocity was 38 "miles. The acting Government Meteorologist issued a special notice in the morning warning shipping- When seen he stated that the winds were likely to increase as the barometers were very high in the west and low on the coast, indicating that the worst of the storm had not been felt. "The immediate prospects," said Mr. Hunt, "are that heavier weather will still be experienced. Probably there will be some heavy rainfalls in the south-eastern parts of this State, and there are indications that at some places floods will result. Light to moderate showers are also likely over the area to the south and east of Dubbo."
During a thunderstorm in the Ballina district last night the lightning struck a telegraph-post opposite the Ocean View Hotel, Alstonville, and split it from top to bottom. Splinters were hurled in all directions. Mrs. Richards, the wife of the licensee, had a narrow escape, as did a man who was seated in a sulky in front of the hotel.
Reports from Bombala state that rain began to fall there on Monday evening, and has continued without intermission up to the present. There is every indication of a big flood.
Snow fell yesterday and this morning at Kiandra, and telegraph communication is interrupted via Tumut. The heaviest hailstorm ever experienced in the district occurred yesterday about 20 miles northwest of Hillstone township. Hailstones were lying over 41/2 in. deep over an area of eight miles.
Farmers throughout the State are pleased at the useful rains that have fallen during the past few days. The eastern and southern parts of the State have been further benefited by the rainfalls, and the prospects of a good season are much brighter. In the south-eastern corner splendid amounts were registered during the 24 hours ended 9 a.m. to-day. Places on the southern border which are seldom heard of had copious falls.
Wyndham receiving 335 points, and Towamba 473. Delegate had 230 points, Burragate and Bombala 270, Cadelo 217, Nim itvbell 215. Ben 179. Green Cape 120, and Gabo Island 105.
On the southern tableland the heaviest fall was at Cooma, which had 108 points. Michelago received 87 points, and Araluen 69. The records diminished in quantity further west from 51 points at Tumut to 13 points at Wagga.
Over Riverina the rain was light, most of the stations reporting under a quarter of an inch. Substantial amounts were-registered in the western part of the central tableland, Orange receiving 70 points, Blayney 51, and Carcoar 81.
Rain was patchy in north and generally light. Between the Tweed River and the Queensland border there were some heavv falls, Cape Bvron advised 90 points, Casino 104, and Mullumbimby 148.
1905 Australia – NSW Bombala
Snow
Rain
The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842-1954), Saturday 28 October 1905, page 13
National Library of Australia http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article14719477
SEVERE WEATHER AT BOMBALA.
BOMBALA, Friday. -The heaviest weather that the oldest residents can remember started here on Sunday afternoon, continuing till Wednesday morning. All the telegraph lines were interrupted. Poles were blown down and lines broken on every side of Bombala. All telegraphic communication was blocked for two days. The Delegate lines are still interrupted. The Delegate mail was delayed for nearly 45 hours through a flooded creek running over the racecourse fence, three miles from town, and the river running over its banks. Twelve inches of snow must have fallen within 24 hours, but owing to the ground being so saturated it did not lie to above 4in. The total rainfall since the beginning on Sunday was 3in. The rainfall for the month of October was just on 8in, which is the largest for years. All the crops are about a foot above ground and saturated, and the prospect for the forthcoming harvest in the brightest known. It is thought a great number of lambs have perished in the snow All other stock are looking well, and the grass should, when the warm weather comes along, be the best on record.
1910 Australia – NSW
Snow
The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842-1954), Tuesday 11 October 1910, page 10
National Library of Australia http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article15201046
A COLD SNAP.
SNOW AND
During the past 24 hours a great change occurred in the atmospheric conditions. An antarctic disturbance which had hung over the Southern Ocean since Friday, and worked northwards during Sunday, was responsible for sudden wintry conditions On Sunday night the wind changed, and a big drop in the temperature took place shortly after 10 o'clock. The velocity of the wind averaged 35 miles, but one gust at about 10 30 reached a speed of 65 miles an hour. At 9 a m yesterday morning snow was recorded at many stations on the central and southern tablelands, and reports from South Australia and Victoria stated that large areas in both States were affected. Snow was still falling last night on the central and southern tablelands Temperatures fell throughout the State, nearly a dozen stations reporting the minimum readings below freezing point Kosciusko registered 12, Nimitybelle 21, Kiandra 24, Queanbeyan 26, Rockley 27, and Mudgee 29 degrees. Similar conditions were experienced in the same month of 1899.
Light to moderate rain was recorded in the southern districts west from the tablelands, and at n few places in the north-eastern districts, Kosciusko had 310 points (melted snow), Bingara 91, Kiandra 61, Jindabyne 45, Tweed Heads 70, Murwillumbah 64, Mullumbimby 60, Byron Bay 47, Blayney 38, and Carcoar 35.
The following rainfalls were recorded at 9 o'clock yesterday morning - Adaminaby 12 points, Adelong 11, Albury 10. Araluen 5, Ballina 16, Balranald , Barmedman 9, Bingara 91, Blayney 38, Boggabilla 11, Bombala 11, Booligal 2, Boomi 4, Bowral 5, Braidwood 2, Bungendore 16, Burrorogate 5, Burrowa 2, Byron Bay 47, Candelo 1 Carcoar, 35, Carrathool 7, Casino 21, Conargo 8, Condobolin 1, Coolamon 4, Cooma 10, Cootamundra 16, Cowra 2, Crookwell 20, Codal l8, Darlington Point 5, Delegate 8, Eden 15, Emmaville 25, Euuston 4, Gabo Island 21, Germanton 11, Glen Innes 9, Goulburn 15, Green Cape 11, Gundagai 16, Gunning 9, Inverell 15, Jindabine 45, Junee 3, Kiandra 61, Kosciusko 310, Kunopia, 7, Lismore 20, Michelago 8, Molong 5, Morangarell 4, Moss Vale 5, Moulamein l8, Mount Hope 1, Mount Victoria 1, Murrumburrah 11, Murwillumbah 61, Narrandera 3, Nimitybelle 27, Orange 11, Queanbyan 13, Rockley 12, Taralga 13, Temora 20, Toothdale 3, Towamba 10, Tumbarumba 22, Tumut 12, Tweed Heads 70, Wagga Wagga 4, Warialda 12 Wellington 1, Wentworth 11, Whitton 4, Yass 14. Young 4, Hill End 2
The following rainfalls were recoded up to 6 pm.
1952 Australia – NSW
Cold Front and Snow
The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842-1954), Saturday 18 October 1952, page 1
National Library of Australia http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18286747
Fine, But Cool, Week-end Is Forecast
Sydney should have fine but cool weather for most of the week-end, the Weather Bureau said last night.
However, there might be some showers this evening. Fine weather is also predicted for the remainder of the State except for a few showers, mainly on the central and north coasts.
A cold front moved across the State yesterday. Gusts of wind reached 40 m.p.h. in Sydney. A report from Mount Kosciusko yesterday said that intermittent snow had fallen for 24 hours. Falls of three inches or more were reported. The unusually late snow fall is welcomed by skiers, as it ensures good skiing for several days.
1952 Australia – Northern Territory
Flood
The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926-1954), Tuesday 28 October 1952, page 4
National Library of Australia http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2867410
Heavy Rain Breaks Drought At Alice Springs
DARWIN,- Monday.
Pastoralists and townspeople of Alice Springs are jubilant that the severe drought has broken, if only temporarily. They are confident that, the heavy rain which fell in the district in the last few days will mean an end to the severe water rationing in the town. Officials have ordered hotels to restrict use of septic tank systems and bathrooms.
Meanwhile, rain varying from half an inch to three and a half inches has fallen in the Alice Springs cattle district. The rain will save more than 1,000 cattle that were threatened with death from lack of food and water.
The chief veterinary officer of the Northern Territory, Colonel A. L. Rose, said today the rainfall was a sign of a good normal season.
Residents of Alice Springs yesterday watched the Todd River in flood for the first time in 12 months. The crowd saw a million gallons of water flow three feet over the causeway. A truck was caught in the surging stream while crossing the airport road on Saturday and became stuck in the deep sand. David Weir, 10, slipped from another truck while crossing the causeway and went under the wheels of the truck. He was admitted to hospital suffering from shock and internal injuries.
The most seriously drought affected areas of the Barkley Tablelands and Victoria River district have still only had light rain which has done little to relieve the drought. Thousands of cattle are dying every week as feed and water become scarcer. The Darwin weather office said to-day that rain had moved into Queensland and NSW.
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Australiana
Australian Life
Extracts from “My Mother’s Times”, Mary Murray, Mallon Publishing, ISBN 978 1 875696 59 8
· By lining discarded furs or stoles with any strong material they can be made into useful floor rugs.
· When putting blankets and eiderdowns away for the summer, drop one or two tiny muslin bags of cloves amongst them. Moths will keep away and the aroma is quite pleasant. Keep moths away from settees and armchairs by dropping a few whole cloves between and behind the cushions.
· Boil rhubarb leaves for about half an hour, using about three pints of water and plenty of leaves. Stand until cold, strain, then water all cabbage, cauliflower
Australians are inventive, they’ve had to be. Original Australians were masters of surviving and living well in a beautiful but harsh land. They learned its rhythms and the bounties both vegetative and animal of each season, they knew medicinal values of their local plants, they could read the weather pattern of a coming season.
The first Europeans had no comprehension of “the beauty and the terror” of this new land. The first settlers arrived in 1788 during a period of wet weather. Drought began in 1789 progressing to the Great El Nino in 1791, this was followed by a La Nina in 1805 resulting in massive floods, the like of what hasn’t been seen since. Here is an extract of Governor Phillip’s report:
Governor Arthur Phillip wrote the following to the Colonial Secretary, the Right Honourable W. W. Grenville on 4 March 1791:
"From June until the present time so little rain has fallen that most of the runs of water in the different parts of the harbour have been dried up for several months, and the run which supplies this settlement is greatly reduced, but still sufficient for all culinary purposes... I do not think it probable that so dry a season often occurs. Our crops of corn have suffered greatly from the dry weather."
On 5 November 1791, the governor of this colony, Arthur Phillip, reported that the normally perennial 'Tank Stream' river flowing intoSydney Harbour
It did not flow again until 1794. Phillip marks the start of the droughts in July 1790; no rain had fallen by August 1791
"From June until the present time so little rain has fallen that most of the runs of water in the different parts of the harbour have been dried up for several months, and the run which supplies this settlement is greatly reduced, but still sufficient for all culinary purposes... I do not think it probable that so dry a season often occurs. Our crops of corn have suffered greatly from the dry weather."
On 5 November 1791, the governor of this colony, Arthur Phillip, reported that the normally perennial 'Tank Stream' river flowing into
It did not flow again until 1794. Phillip marks the start of the droughts in July 1790; no rain had fallen by August 1791
Further reading on this subject may be found in: Past Climate Variability NSW 1788 to 1791 by Joelle Gurgis
Is it any wonder Australians became so inventive and adept at mend and make do? Comment was once made “give and Australian a piece of wire and he can make anything!”. They had to be innovators as for example, cultivation methods used elsewhere in the world were unsuitable for our conditions. Therefore, machinery specific to Australian conditions was invented. Trade and export prompted innovation, think of Elizabeth Macarthur and her development of the Merino sheep. Agriculture wasn’t the only field of endeavour, our inventiveness encompassed all facets of our lives.
Did you know that in
1838 the world’s firs pre-paid mail service began in NSW
1843 John Ridley successfully tested his ‘stripper’ in SA
1848 Iron Smelting began in Mittagong
C1918 Research began for a method of using eucalypts for paper, up until this time, paper was imported from Britain. Investigations continued in 1920 and a pilot plant set up in 1928. Associated Paper Mills Ltd. began operations in 1936. Further information is available on:
The website “100 Years of Innovation states: Early inventions included the windmill, the stump-jump plough, the stripper harvester, mechanical shears, ice-making machines and even lamingtons.
Other inventions include:
1901: Federation Wheat – rust and drought resistant 1901: Flotation Method of Ore Separation 1905: Thrust Bearing 1906: Surf Lifesaving Reel 1906: Feature Film The Story of the Kelly Gang 1906: Kiwi Boot Polish 1909: Improved Sheep Shears 1913: Automatic Totalisator 1915: Aspro 1918: Anthrax Vaccine 1922: Rotary Hoe 1926: Heart Pacemaker 1928: Royal Flying Doctor Service 1928: First Crossing of the Pacific 1928: Speedo Swimwear 1929: Pedal Wireless 1930: Letter Sorting Machine 1933: Utility Vehicle 1941: Penicillin production starts 1945: Hills Hoist 1946: Shepherd Castors 1947: Cloud Seeding 1950: School of the Air 1952: Victa Lawnmower 1952: Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer 1953: Solar Water Heater 1956: Redback Spider Antivenom 1957: Permanent Crease Trousers 1957: A.E. Bishop Holdings Pty Ltd – vehicle steering innovation 1958: Black Box Flight Recorder 1958: Round-the-World Airline Service - Qantas 1960: Plastic Spectacle Lenses 1961: Ultrasound 1964: Latex Gloves 1965: Inflatable Aircraft Escape Slide 1965: Wiltshire Staysharp Knife 1965: Wine Cask 1968: Polyvalent Snake Antivenom 1969: Australia Shows the First Steps on the Moon | 1970: Microsurgery Pioneered 1972: Orbital Internal Combustion Engine 1972: Rowcar 1973: Pop Top Can 1973: In-vitro Fertilisation 1974: Super Sopper – soaks up water from wet spportsgrounds 1974: PSZ – partiall stablilzed zirconia – industrial ceramic 1975: Interscan 1976: Electronic Ignition System 1978: Synroc – to safely contain high level nuclear waste 1979: Bionic Ear 1979: Race Cam 1979: Cool Lightweight Wool Fabrics 1981: Bodyguard Power Protector 1983: Footrot Vaccine 1983: Winged Keel 1984: In-vitro Fertilisation 1985: World's Most Efficient Solar Cells 1985: Dynasphere Lightning Protection 1985: Broncostat 1986: Gene Shears 1987: Wave Piercing Catamaran 1988: Plastic Banknotes 1988: Biological Pesticides 1990: Reading Machine for the Blind 1991: Plastic Rod Bone Repair 1991: Biodegradable Marine Degreaser 1992: Multi-focal Contact Lens 1993: Underwater Computer 1994: Sportswool 1995: Calicivirus 1996: Australian in Space 1996: Relenza 1998: Hybrid Toilet 1998: Skin Polarprobe 1999: Night and Day Contact Lenses 2000: Biodegradable Packaging |
For further information see:
Another invention, in the 1980’s, if I remember correctly, not mentioned here, is the production of opal synthetically, it was produced by the CSIRO and the process was sold to Pierre Gilson for $10,000, he produced it commercially and synthetic opal jewellery was available worldwide. Gilson, a Frenchman, began as ceramic tile maker, graduating to producing synthetic emerald, ruby, sapphire, imitation turquoise and coral, again available worldwide. Gilson Created Emeralds were commonly available in Australian jewellery stores. Nowadays, you are more likely to see Biron Created Emeralds which are manufactured in Melbourne.
What a wonderful heritage of invention we have in this country, I wonder what the next hundred years will bring?
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Young World
Floods
However, if that doesn’t bother you, you are very welcome to take your chance and be washed downstream you’ll either drown or end up swimming along with the cows, horses, pigs and chooks , whether they are dead or alive.
Oh! Have you also realised there will also be wild animals including snakes and goannas swimming along with you? Maybe also crocodiles and alligators if you happen to be in the right part of Australia.
Did you know that lizards look for the tallest object around to climb onto to get out of trouble?
Guess what – you will probably be the tallest object floating! You will certainly be taller than the submerged logs, the rubbish floating around and beneath you!
Word Help
Weakened – not strong, damaged
Probably – most likely
Submerged – in this case, beneath the water
Flood Facts
· Floods are dangerous
· Water may wash away river banks or cut in underneath until the bank suddenly falls away, taking whatever was on top with it – don’t let it be you!
· Flood water carries things along with it – rocks, animals, sticks, parts of buildings, just to name a few therefore it doesn’t make good sense to swim in flood water.
· Take notice of the weather and flood warning given out by the SES and Bureau of Meteorology, if you need to move up out of flood reach, do so. Flood have been known to wash whole houses away.
· Watch out for snakes, there are usually many more than usual along river banks as they have been washed out of their usual home.
Safety Procedure
· Listen to the radio and take notice of warnings which are given out regularly.
· Don’t wander off on your own - people have enough to do without having to look for you as well.
· Stay away from drains
· Don’t eat food that has been in flood waters
· If you need to leave your home, let a neighbor know where the family are going, follow the route given by Police or SES
· Don’t on any account drive through flood waters
References:
Look at this website to see what else you need to know about floods.
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Craft
Christmas is coming closer, it is now time to begin making your cards and gifts, perhaps these websites may be useful. Home- made presents are very precious treasures.
About.com Family Crafts – Home Made Christmas Ideas
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In The Garden
Spring
Spring is bursting forth again,
Little bulbs send out their pretty jewels.
Trees in their fresh green dresses stand handsomely arrayed.
Our feathered friends build their nests once more,
There is awakening in the land.
Soon the heavy scent of spring surrounds us,
As vine and tree and bush and bulb
Blaze forth in glorious array just for our delight.
Trees purple and gold are echoed in the colours of the sky,
And birdsong like an anthem rings from dawning until night.
JB 2003
Spring has been predominantly mild, even quite cool at times. Something I did notice, neither the speckled doves or crested pigeons developed their pink spring colouring on their chests and lighter feather colouring so far this year – were they perhaps retaining the darker colour to keep warmer during a cooler spring?
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Our final weekend in October was a cacophony of chirping of baby birds, most natives were finding enough natural food around the yard. Here is our family roll call: magpie, butcherbird, peewit, silvereyes (nested in a bush out the front) though there were many in the yard as well, galah, king parrot, rainbow lorikeet, blackbird, starling, speckled dove, sparrow. There was even a baby channel-billed cuckoo and a common koel resting up in the Canadian walnut.
Other visitors included kookaburras, red wattlebird, black-faced cuckoo-shrike, figbirds, one stone pigeon, a pair of crested pigeons, Indian mynahs (only about half a dozen this year), sparrow hawk, crow and raven.
Our frogs, bluetongues and skinks are still toddling around, in fact, I haven’t seen as many fat, sleek skinks for a year or two.
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Granny’s Eye View
I heard the headline some days ago that we’ve had a baby boom during 2010 and 2011, this set me thinking. Our last baby boom of note followed WWII, we populated the schools, keeping them well occupied, those of us in the country or whose parents owned a family business were kept occupied after school hours keeping these entities viable and doing our bit to help bring Australia back to what it should be post war. We worked just as hard as adult labour. As a family, we learned the value of co-operation and honest work, had enough on the table and were satisfied with what was essential to live comfortably. Many of us began work at fifteen, paid our taxes and contributed to the community. That was the accepted norm.
In due time, we raised our own families and gave them the best education we could, the work ethic was still there. While our families grew, we supported our community with voluntary work amongst the various organisations. Many also worked at either full time or part time paid work for at least some of that time. In other words, we didn’t owe society, we contributed either paid or unpaid hours, paid our way and then some.
At this end of our lives we are being told we “are a costly burden on society”, many are obliged to take up voluntary work as we are set aside for younger workers. It is not unknown for them to be regarded as second class citizens because they are volunteers, despite their considerable skills, while carrying out this voluntary work which saves governments many thousands of dollars. These people have worked and saved as their means allowed and fluctuations in the world economy have allowed. I don’t bear grudge to younger workers as they need to raise their families and prepare for senior years.
What I do take issue with is the lack of planning and foresight. Those who are supposed to be planning for the future have had sixty-five years to be ready for the post WWII baby boomers – why is there no infrastructure ready? For that matter, why is infrastructure generally, in such a parlous state?
My next question is – has anything been learned from the present or is the advent of senior years of the 2010-2011 baby boomers going to be once again “shock, horror, this crop of baby boomers is a burden on society!”
Technogranny
