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Dunmowin


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The bank of the river makes me think of the Murray, so wondering if it might be Swan Reach



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matildatraveller wrote:

Hey everyone, no takers yet...So maybe another hint is called for:  

" The present name was adopted in 1848. Formally established as a settlement in 1879 and proclaimed a town in 1918."   Gwynnie floating.gif

 Hi Gwynnie

I think I have been there, just trying to remember where. Ralph.



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biggrin biggrin biggrin You have it in one Bluecat, my six brothers and I grew up in this region back in the mid 1950's and this town holds many great memories for us.

Where to next???    Gwynnie floating.gif

Early morning on Lake Cargelligo.JPG

 



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  • Thats another nice photo Gwynnie this one should be easy

 

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That would be the Masonic Lodge in Barcaldine, Queensland



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Well picked that was quick a once seen not forgotten building over to you for the next place



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Yes, one of my favourite parts of Australia

Here is another. Where is this scenic lookout. We visited here back in pre-Christmas in 2008. Cant wait to get back again



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Mundi Mundi lookout outside Silverton???  



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Yes that is it. I was much younger, much thinner, and ate apples as if they were going out of fashion....

Take us somewhere else in our beautiful country



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Great sunset there.

Where is this place?

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confuse Is it the Geelong Waterfront maybe?  Gwynnie floating.gif

geelong-waterfront-geelong-.jpg

 



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Sure is! I had a little giggle. Your travels have taken you far and wide. Where will you take us now?

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Too easy hey!   Lets change direction.....and go where it is a little warmer!   Has anyone been to this roadhouse and if so what is it's name??   Gwynnie floating.gif

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Cape York?  But which roadhouse ?  



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Yeah mate, you're on the right track...keep look'in!   This is what you see just up the track a ways..... Gwynnie floating.gif

Up the track a ways......jpg

HINT:.........Three and a half hours later you arrive at this oasis?????

Fresh water falls........jpg

 

 



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Well I reckon thats fruit bat falls. Im heading out but Ill try and remember what was 3.5hrs down the track on my way. Wish others well in the hunt.

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Bramwell junction roadhouse by chance. cheers reg



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Good morning Reg, you're on the ball early today hey!!   YES, YES! YES! correct-o-mondo,  it is Bramwell Junction roadhouse and a OMG trip to the tip of Australia it was too!!!!     

Where would you like to take us all too now?    Gwynnie floating.gif

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Thanks Gwynnie, it was with the help of gooba53 and Dr Google.

Well from one end of our great country to the other.

Where would you find this shop.cheers reg



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Murray Bridge ??

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Not the murray bridge bluecat. You have to cross the water to be at this locatio. cheers reg 



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It reminds me of a place in Tas with a small wood turner across the road but i can not think of the name of the place yet

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Yes it is in Tasmania. bluecat



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Hi I think I found it it is called 'THE SHOP IN THE BUSH' north of St Helens Tasmania Gwynnie floating.gif'The Shop in the Bush'.jpg

 Wish Birtles had enough room for some of the old books in here !

 

 

 

 



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You have got it Gwynnie .

So it's your turn to shop around in your photos. cheers reg  



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Thanks to Bluecat for jogging my memory of my trip to St. Helens in Tasmania 2017, you headed me in the right direction but I did have many photos to look through. (Sorry for the delay I have been at lawn bowls all day)

An aerial view of what location?   Gwynnie floating.gif

An airial view of what location......jpg

 



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Looking down on Pambula Beach area South NSW Coast.

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Sorry Doug, but not in NSW........Gwynnie floating.gif



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Could that be the Murray final destination ?

Just a guess really

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no Sorry dave a good guess, but not in Victoria either.....

HINT:   Think of posts I have put up on the forum of late....the answer could lie somewhere in there maybe!     Gwynniefloating.gif 



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