Time to start heading back north today from the cold south -- or so we thought. It was a tad cold here -4.8. We headed from Yass to Cootamundra stopping at Jugiong to have a snack and check out the interesting little shops.
They have a memorial there for SGT Parry who was killed in a gun battle with the Hall gang of bush-rangers.
On to Cootamundra. a nice little town that features wide streets, Wattle trees and a huge railway station. The railway station I found interesting. It has the a huge platform and the yards run the length of the town.
We happened to be there when a train came by. It is as long or longer than the coal trains of Toowoomba. Around the back are some old rail transport for the fettlers etc. It also features a a huge old signal stand. They have an explanation of what they all mean front and back signals. Loved it!!
We ventured past Don Bradman's birthplace. They have made it into a historic house and museum.
There is an oval named after him as well.
Also next to us in the park is a Captains Walk. This is a path with busts of all Australian Cricket Captains bar the last 2 which are still being made. The plaques show how many tests they were in and how many times they captained Australia, averages etc. Really cool for us cricket fans to see.
In the town by the creek they have a bird walk as well, where the town along with the men's shed have made bird sculptures of native birds seen around. Very clever and nice addition to the town.
Till next time ..Take care all.
Rob & Liz
They have a memorial there for SGT Parry who was killed in a gun battle with the Hall gang of bush-rangers.
On to Cootamundra. a nice little town that features wide streets, Wattle trees and a huge railway station. The railway station I found interesting. It has the a huge platform and the yards run the length of the town.
We ventured past Don Bradman's birthplace. They have made it into a historic house and museum.
There is an oval named after him as well.
Also next to us in the park is a Captains Walk. This is a path with busts of all Australian Cricket Captains bar the last 2 which are still being made. The plaques show how many tests they were in and how many times they captained Australia, averages etc. Really cool for us cricket fans to see.
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| Captains walk |
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| Leading Aboriginal Player First tests in UK |
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Can you guess who this is? Recent Captain
In the town by the creek they have a bird walk as well, where the town along with the men's shed have made bird sculptures of native birds seen around. Very clever and nice addition to the town.
We also see these lovely Red Rumped Parrots around us eating seed.
Till next time ..Take care all.
Rob & Liz
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