Memorial to the Collins Settlement

one of the first convict settlements in Victoria - two boats arrived in 1803 but it was soon discovered that it was not an ideal place for a number of reasons: the treacherous seas and lack of water and timber.

A Pocketful Of Rye

November 24th 2011
Tuesday morning (22nd) dawned pleasantly bright and sunny - the weather forecast had not been brilliant and showers were likely later in the day.So after having breakfast on the verandah we made plans for the day. I prepared a flask and we identified a couple of places we might visit for a walk – we’re spoilt for choice in this area.We drove along through ... read more

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Aboriginal settlers arrived on the continent from Southeast Asia about 40,000 years before the first Europeans began exploration in the 17th century. No formal territorial claims were made until 1770, when Capt. James COOK took possession in the name... ... read more

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