Good to see you back John. I always enjoyed your posts and stories.
Joe
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Good to see you back John. I always enjoyed your posts and stories.
Joe
G day Ken,actually Campbelltown originated from the Glengower station.
Old home stead is there and blue stone barns etc out buildings. most of the creek flats Joyces were taken over by govt Aquisition of Land act in the late teens early 20's so soldier settlement blocks were distributed 40 acres ea cows poor souls all went bust as they had no knowledge of farming and had all sorts of physical and mental health issues.
most of those small allotments are consolidated into bigger lots now.
Narrow mindedness as you say seems to be a trait in most rural communities.
Am a 5th generation local but have left and come back some 20 years ago.
Family settled at Sandon in 1854 en route to Ballaarat when advised to wait as the Eureka rebellion was in full swing.Mean while dad and his 12 yo son were waiting for news for safety in Ballarat their horses were stolen,they had a lorry and horse team.Ihet left them stranded and guess there were no Police then or availability of surplus well trained team horses.
Just like getting your modern prime mover stolen today[expensive items].
Lots of pioneer stories good and bad i have but this is a metal workers forum.
Hi to Phil from Ballaarat you are excused for your senior moments like me "Oh sh te where did i leave my coffee cup and fags''
''Old timers'' they say is you meet new friends every day
Cheers one and all John.
j