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Postcard 23: A rose

I love to go around gardens all around the world. They say a rose is still a rose... This was a rose I saw in the park near Buckingham Palace. And I was captivated by it. It was called Elizabeth. Not Queen Elizabeth, just plain Elizabeth. I could...

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Joanne Austen Brown

15 Sep 2024

Profiles

Yes! I’m A Collector: Books and Andrew

Thanks to Andrew and his wife Jo for a look around their enormous library. Everything can be a collection and this is yours

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Joanne Austen Brown

05 Sep 2024

News Extra

More of The Bush Brothers in Bourke

Brothers can be seen crossing the river at Bourke as well as at the railway station. There were so many different ways to travel to and around Bourke. Again the photos are a great history of what the brothers did and how we lived in the early 2oth...

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Joanne Austen Brown

28 Aug 2024

Paparazzi

Postcard of the week: Canterbury Cathedral, England

Founded in 597, Canterbury Cathedral in England was built in 1070 and 1077 and was enlarged in the 12th century. It was largely rebuilt in the Gothic style after a fire in 1174. Many know the Cathedral as the place where Thomas Becket was murdered...

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Joanne Austen Brown

21 Aug 2024

News Extra

The Bush Brothers in Bourke

The Bush brothers got to witness all sorts of transport of goods in the out back of NSW. Camel teams, horse teams and the occasional car were used. They rode their bikes and later used a car. These photos are such a great window into our not so...

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Joanne Austen Brown

14 Aug 2024

Paparazzi

Postcard No.21: Jelly Fish, Singapore Aquarium

Animals of many kinds can be attractive when visiting certain places around the world. The S.E.A. Aquarium in Singapore is one of those places. They provide us with a glimpse of the many sea creatures that live in the seas and oceans around the...

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Joanne Austen Brown

11 Aug 2024

Profiles

Yes! I’m a Collector: Phyllis’ Belleek Pottery

Belleek Pottery is actually fine porcelain. Also known as Parianware it is characterised by its thin, slightly iridescent surface. It is made in Ireland. Mainly created as domestic products, these vases, sugar bowls and plates have become great...

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Joanne Austen Brown

06 Aug 2024

Paparazzi

Postcard of the Week: Eilean Donan Castle, Scotland

What a magical place. And I adore this photo. Situated at the confluence of three Sea Lochs, Eilean Donan Castle has been a very important place in Scotland’s history. Built originally in the 13th century, it became a stronghold for Clan Mackenzie...

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Joanne Austen Brown

27 Jul 2024

News Extra

Yes! I’m a Collector: Shaun’s Cars

Shaun’s Cars What a collection of vehicles. They are beautiful. He has a whole wall of cars. I chose just a few to show you. My favourite being the 1957 Pink Buick – Roadmaster. And even though he has a full wall of cars he is still adding to...

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Joanne Austen Brown

12 Jul 2024

News

Rotary South gives a big cheque to Macquarie Home Stay

On Tuesday 18th June I was delighted to attend a presentation of a big fat cheque to the Macquarie Home Stay. The cheque was presented by the Dubbo South Rotary Club. What a pleasure it was to hear about how the funds wee raised. The OROC group of...

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Joanne Austen Brown

10 Jul 2024

In Focus

Thank-you Macquarie Home Stay

Noel White is suffering from cancer and is having treatment at the Dubbo Base. He is staying at the Macquarie Home stay and sat down and chatted with me about the facilities. “It is a home away from home.“ he said “It is such a great niche stay. It...

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Joanne Austen Brown

03 Jul 2024

Socials

Debbie Dawson’s retirement

It is not every day someone who has been with a workplace for over 44 years, retires and is congratulated for her time. Debbie started working at Coles on the 19th November 1979. On Saturday 22nd June she officially retires. She started in Fruit and...

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Joanne Austen Brown

01 Jul 2024

Paparazzi

Postcard of the Week: The Gherkin in London

This building is commonly known as the Gherkin. The glass of the windows is in lovely shades of green. It stands on the site of the former Baltic Exchange, in the financial heart of London. The building that used to stand at the site was badly...

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Joanne Austen Brown

26 Jun 2024