And on Tuesday 4 January (2022) my sister and I reached the end of our soul-enriching holiday together. Time for one last walk before a leisurely brunch, pack up, and her ninety minutes drive back to Sydney. Sometimes when my sister comes for a weekend stay, we take a walk along The Blue Mile. This … Continue reading All Good Things Must Come to an End…
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A Study in Brown – Part Six – The Last One Who Remembers
Only a fraction of what the NSW Art Gallery owns is on display at any one time. The remainder of its collection is held in storage at a specially designed warehouse in an industrial area a good half hour drive away from Sydney's centre. By pre-arrangement, any member of the public can ask to view … Continue reading A Study in Brown – Part Six – The Last One Who Remembers
A Study in Brown – Part Five – What do the Newspapers have to say?
My go-to place when researching is the newspapers of the day, and the Australian National Library makes this easy. They digitise an ever-increasing number of Australian newspapers, plus many other resources such as images. The service is free, no subscription is required, and the search engine is easy to use. https://trove.nla.gov.au/Norman Carter trained in Melbourne then … Continue reading A Study in Brown – Part Five – What do the Newspapers have to say?
The Reluctant Retiree 