Random thoughts and observations
These pictures were taken in the centre of Adelaide. The top photo is the office complex where I spend about half my work time. I’ve heard some staff call it “The Black Stump”. As Wikipedia explains: “The Australian expression ‘black stump’ is the name for an imaginary point beyond which the country is considered remote [...]
I viewed part of the ceremony surrounding the opening of the South Australian Parliament this week. I was in the Legislative Assembly when the usher of the black rod summonsed members to the upper house, the Legislative Council. I then stood on the steps (pictured in a 1947 photograph) and watched the Governor arrive to [...]
I’ve moved into a three-bedroom unit in the Adelaide suburb of Mile End and start my new job on Monday. I drove up from Mount Gambier today with a car load of gear. I’ll return the car to Juliet tomorrow and fly back to Adelaide on Sunday. Mile End is half way between the City [...]
Just a short post to let regular readers know I’m still around. I left early on Friday for a long weekend in Adelaide with young Michael. It’s a five-hour drive, allowing for necessary breaks. On Friday night I attended the South Australian Country Press Association awards, where The Border Watch was recognised for best sports [...]
December 28 is Proclamation Day in South Australia. A public holiday is observed on the first weekday after Christmas, which is normally Boxing Day. On December 28, 1836 South Australia was proclaimed a British province under letters patent issued by King William IV. According to this historical site: Governor John Hindmarsh’s commission was read by [...]
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