Merry Christmas
December 23rd, 2010
Almost Christmas time. I know we will have a great Christmas. I hope you do too.
For those who want to abolish Christmas I hope December 25 is like any other day for you.
For us we are still fascinated by the birth of Jesus in such a humble setting.
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Guesthouse
December 9th, 2010
Does anyone know where this guesthouse was located in Sheffield? Help appreciated.
A view up High St Sheffield
December 9th, 2010
The crossroads of Sheffield. Streetscape work was pretty minimal.
The large building on the left was the Sheffield Inn (originally names the Kentish Inn). James Powlett originally ran the hotel (he was from Sheffield England). He settles in Sheffield in 1861. The hotel burned down. Caltex is now located on this corner. Many town meetings were [...]
They Grew Tall
December 9th, 2010
Kentish was a densely wooded area when the pioneers arrived. A primeval forest. Trees were monsters.
The tree in the attached photo was 260 feet tall. Around 90 metres. The photo was taken at West Kentish. Can you see the people at the base of the tree?
Life would have been tough.
Update
December 3rd, 2010
Council has experienced a fairly smooth six months or so. Councillors are working pretty well together. We disagree about things but usually find a way forward we can all live with.
The new medical precinct takes a lot of time. Darrin Cunningham is doing a lot of hard yards on this project.
Council has laid [...]