After many weeks of research and at least four unsuccessful ventures into the field over two months, the grave of Isaac Povey is finally found! Isaac Povey arrived in Australia with his friend Edward Hill in 1854. They both came from West Bromwich, Staffordshire in England. Povey and Hill first went Continue Reading
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Fry’s Hut
Fry’s Hut in the Howqua Hills was built by local master bushman Fred Fry whose life formed the basis of Nevil Shute’s novel “The Far Country” and the movie was later filmed in the area. Fry built many huts in the region including Upper Jamieson Hut, Ritchies Hut, Gardiners Continue Reading
Nolan’s Crossing
Nolan’s Creek was barely flowing, a couple of weeks earlier it was a raging torrent but my worn tyres weren’t up to the task of negotiating the steep approach and departures of this crossing. Now with brand new rubber I was more confident. I will have to come back soon Continue Reading
Easter Sunrise
It’s Easter Monday and the location is Easter Monday Track in Central Victoria, no kidding! I saw the track a few weeks earlier on a GPS map of the area and thought it would be great if I could explore it on the actual day it was named after. There Continue Reading
Freedom Machine Rider
This short video was filmed through my Contour helmet-cam, the inset clips taken by my niece with her iPhone. (Apologies if you see an advert, that’s YouTube’s penalty for using a few seconds of a copyrighted song.) It is difficult to describe the feeling of the open road on two Continue Reading
The Track
This track looks innocent enough but hides lots of dangerous bumps and crevices that could ruin a good day out. It’s often a tedious requirement to get out and walk ahead but besides the exercise it’s a good way to keep safe and avoid expensive repairs. If you’re on a Continue Reading
Fowl
These two fowl creatures came out of the scrub every morning at eight o’clock on the dot. They foraged for a bit then disappeared before the day got too warm. They made a second appearance when the sun was about to set. I called them Mr and Mrs Jones!
Tia Waterfall
A nice hike along the ridge then down into the gorge a little, all within earshot of the roaring Tia falls. Not a waterfall in flood by any means but recent rains resulted in a fair spectacle.