Lawnmower warning story travels wide
I wrote earlier this month about the lawnmower story. The story has “travelled” and even come to international attention.
I never published it on The Border Watch website, largely because I didn’t want to fuel a negative perception of the town.
Someone scanned the story from the paper and started an email chain which is continuing to grow. Read more
First time on the (court) bench
The resident magistrate has a worthy program in which he invites community members to sit with him on the bench. Today it was my turn.
I am probably more familiar with court procedure than most of his guests, but I found it interesting to compare what happens here with what I have seen in Kalgoorlie and Myrtleford.
There were far fewer indigenous defendants than Kalgoorlie, but many cases involved people from the lower end of the socio-economic spectrum, which was also true in WA and at Myrtleford.
I can’t believe as many people turn up for court as they do in casual clothes, work gear or jeans/track suits.
Here’s a memorised summary of some highlights from my 90-minute session: Read more
Making the world a better place
There’s no doubt newspapers can be a powerful influence for positive change. I arrived at work this morning knowing the world would be a better place thanks to The Border Watch.
Our front page story today described the messy situation of irresponsible dog owners allowing their pooches to poo on the Blue Lake walking track.
We followed up a letter to the editor denouncing the shameful spate of doggy defacations and sent a reporter to investigate. Read more
Google Street View Australia
This picture shows the Google Street View of Commercial Street, Mount Gambier. The visual mapping service was launched in Australia today.
The sheer enormity of the task is quite overwhelming to contemplate. Read more
Gambier Centrals Soccer Club
Michael’s under 12 team won 6-0 today and Michael set up five of the goals.
The Gambier Centrals Soccer Club was established in 1962 as part of Sports Club Holland. From the club’s website: Read more
Ecstatic about new number plate
I’m ecstatic about my new number plate (pictured). It’s so memorable, at least the letters.
I wrote earlier about the hassle of moving interstate. The new number plate compensated for some of that.
I can’t recall my number plate in Western Australia, but now… ecstasy … hard to forget.
I just have to remember the numbers.
Princess Margaret Rose Cave
This picture shows the Glenelg River near the Princess Margaret Rose Cave in Western Victoria about 25km from Mount Gambier.
The picture to the left shows my princess Margaret in the cave that was named after the Queen’s sister.
We visited there today and really enjoyed the experience, right on our doorstep, just 20 minutes away across the border.
The cave was first discovered in 1936. The local landowners were curious about a hole in the ground and one was lowered down by rope with just some matches and a candle.
We saw the hole today and can’t believe the risk they took. The ranger explained to us that animals were known to fall down the hole, and the cave at that time was inhabited by snakes! Read more
Umpherston Sinkhole
We visited the Umpherston Sinkhole in Mount Gambier today. Once a cave formed through dissolution of the limestone, the sinkhole was created when the top of the chamber fell to the floor of the cave, creating its “sunken garden” effect.
Originally beautified by James Umpherston around 1886, it is open at all times. Apparently possums are active after dusk.
It probably looks more spectacular in spring/summer and in twilight, but even on a winter’s day it’s an impressive sight.
Reflection
I don’t tend to analyse my own life too much. Whatever will be, will be. I try to plan ahead, but mostly take things as they come.
On reflection though, the last six months have probably been the toughest I’ve experienced.
The news of Dad’s terminal cancer just under a year ago knocked me around. Read more
First soccer game in Mount Gambier
Michael played his first soccer game in Mount Gambier today, after a break of three weeks. He’s playing for Gambier Centrals and his under 12 team lost 1-4 to Inter. Read more
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