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
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.
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
The Border Watch website
I’m putting the finishing touches to a new dynamic website for The Border Watch. It’s my modification of the Revolution News WordPress theme. Read more
Blackfellows Caves
The final picture in today’s travel series is of Blackfellows Caves between Carpenter Rocks and Port MacDonnell near Mount Gambier. Read more
Carpenter Rocks and the Admella
This is the bay at Carpenter Rocks, 35km from Mount Gambier. It looks peaceful enough.
However, one of Australia’s most notable shipwrecks happened near here and commemoration ceremonies are planned next year on the 150th anniversary. Read more
Canunda Wind Farm
I snapped this picture today of these giant turbines at the Canunda Wind Farm between Mount Gambier and Caprneter Rocks near Tantanoola. Read more
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