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Post by atouchofglass on Apr 6, 2011 6:49:01 GMT 10
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2011 9:52:40 GMT 10
Well.. We can learn something every day.
The two trees are at Lake Barrine in the Crater Lakes National Park – east of Atherton.
These twin Kauris are estimated to be over 1100 years old.
Jim
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Post by atouchofglass on Apr 6, 2011 16:13:03 GMT 10
There you go Jim you got it. The ball eeeerrrrr photos are now in your hands ;D ;D ;D Let me say the twin kauri trees are huge, am so glad they left them. Some of the trees that have been cut are over 6ft through.  Kauri pine was prized for flooring and many of the older buildings/houses in the Atherton Tablelands still have them as floors after 50-60 and more years. Cheers Atog |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 7, 2011 7:55:02 GMT 10
KiwiJim may recognize this.. It’s Tane Mahuta – the oldest and largest living Kauri tree in New Zealand. The tree is about 4 metres in diameter and over 2000 years old Living Kauri are now a protected species in NZ – the only Kauri used for commercial purposes now are Kauri dug up from swamps – some of them over to 3000 years old.   But that’s not the next puzzle – the old house below is the next one to find. I’m sure there are some ‘ Old Rockers’ on here.. Where is this old farm house and what’s the significance of it? Jim |
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Post by bobt on Apr 7, 2011 20:47:54 GMT 10
Hey Jim Now that is a bit unfair... rockers were teens in the 50's.. Every one on 'ere is too young for that. So what year were you first there?  bobt |
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Post by shaneandsimoen on Apr 7, 2011 21:53:20 GMT 10
Hello Jim,
this was a time when he was poular for his music and not politics.
Midnight Oil album cover, Diesel and Dust from late eighties.
Picture taken near Burra South Australia
Shane
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2011 7:13:03 GMT 10
Excellent work there Shane.. It is the old house on the cover of Midnight Oil's 'Diesel and Dust' CD – located about five km’s north of Burra in SA. Do you have the CD, or have you been to Burra, and possibly past the old house? My first clues were going to be.. ‘It’s in South Australia’..
‘There’s a connection with a current Federal Government Minister, possibly more popular for his past music than recent government decisions.’Here’s the CD cover.. Jim |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2011 8:00:38 GMT 10
Lovely part of the world right now apart from the odd locust plague. Was up there on the weekend picking up a 1880's mantlepiece. Going to Burra always causes a headache. Never sure whether to go through Clare or the Barossa (or both) and usually decide based on what wine we want ;D
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Post by shaneandsimoen on Apr 9, 2011 0:52:06 GMT 10
Hello Jim, Have passed through Burra, on our way north. I remember some time back watching a program on TV about Midnight Oil when they released this album, how they were driving through and saw this home and decided to use it. Funny how some things stick in the mind and not until prompt do we remember. Here is another where is.  Yes its in Australia. Regards Shane |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2011 7:51:27 GMT 10
The suspension bridge that used to be in front of Warragamba Dam?  ?? |
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Post by shaneandsimoen on Apr 9, 2011 8:36:13 GMT 10
Sorry cruisindoug,
try another state
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2011 9:22:07 GMT 10
Cataract Gorge, Tasmania??
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2011 12:57:30 GMT 10
I would second c-doug’s last thought.
Cataract Gorge Launceston Tas.
Jim
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Post by shaneandsimoen on Apr 9, 2011 14:05:31 GMT 10
Hello cruisindoug and Jim, yes your both right, Cataract Gorge, Launceston, Tassie. certainly no cataracts blocking your eyesight ;D ;D ;D Very nice spot to visit. Chair lift, suspension bridge, picnic ground are nice and free swimming pool for the kids.  Your turn now Cruisindoug Shane |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2011 14:47:18 GMT 10
OK this place goes by a couple of name so I'll accept either ;D  |
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Post by viscount6116 on Apr 9, 2011 15:25:55 GMT 10
Gday cruisindoug would this be at Tunnel Creek off the gibb river road in the west kimberleys Andy  |
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Post by millard1399 on Apr 9, 2011 16:24:21 GMT 10
Struth you blokes are quick!! I'm still working out the Peter Garrett one!  I'll tell ya what though. I'm gonna print this thread out when we're planning the "big trip". Sure has a lot of interesting places and things to go and see! Keep 'em coming!!  Cheers, Al. |
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Post by bobandjacqui on Apr 9, 2011 16:50:33 GMT 10
My guess is Natural Arch in behind the Gold Coast ;D
Cheers Bob
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2011 18:02:56 GMT 10
Al.. You are so right about threads like this.. They can provide wonderful information about interesting places to visit on your ‘ Big Trip’ – (or even on a little trip).. It’s often the little things – the things that don’t make it onto tourist brochures or travel websites that are most interesting. And.. as well.. If you become ‘ AFOG’ ( A Friend Of Google) it’s amazing what else you find along the way. Sometimes, if you search with Google, you may not find the answer to the current picture, but you find out heaps of other interesting stuff while you search. Let’s hope the thread keeps going at the calibre it has been so far.. great stuff.. You might need a few reams of paper Al, if this thread reaches 1000 posts. Ok.. How’s this for confirmation that Bob has got it exactly right? Natural Arch at Springbrook in the Hinterland behind the Gold Coast.. Jim |
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Post by shaneandsimoen on Apr 9, 2011 19:53:30 GMT 10
Hello Al, there are some quick answers, Jim, I like your wording AFOG, makes me think, With so many where is being in Queensland, ATOG might have to become AFOG ;D ;D ;D Its good to see so many different parts of Australia being shown here, caraving is the way to go, Shane |
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Post by atouchofglass on Apr 10, 2011 6:21:03 GMT 10
Eh? Did I hear my name being called? ;D ;D Didn't recognise the natural arch.... Last time I was there .... I was 20 Got to go again it is a really nice place. Unfortunatley don't have any photos. Memory is getting bad. Yes this thread is certainly getting a work out and it gives everyone a chance to show us parts of Oz that we may not have been to. Also travel ideas as Al seems to have. ;D ;D ;D Cheers Atog |
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Post by bobandjacqui on Apr 10, 2011 7:50:27 GMT 10
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Post by shaneandsimoen on Apr 10, 2011 12:56:27 GMT 10
Hello bobandjacqui, mmm! something begining with T again. Na not tree: ummmmm train ;D ;D ;D Would it be the steam train that runs at Atherton, Queensland Shane |
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Post by bobandjacqui on Apr 10, 2011 16:16:45 GMT 10
G'day Shane, No not in Qld. Something to do with T you would be on the right track ;D ;D ;D Cheers Bob |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2011 16:20:00 GMT 10
G’day Bob..
Is it one of the little Abt engines that operates on the West Coast Wilderness Railway in Tasmania?
It may be one of the ‘rack type’ engines (the rack to assist on steep grades), sitting on the hand operated turntable at Dubbil Barril.
Jim
(Great picture - by the way)
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