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Our little
story about the elusive robins in the last newsletter caused some fun
It is good to report that most of them are now living around Kyneton and
in particular at Cliston Farm. I still want to know what you are feeding
them…..Kath? All I can say is that robins are rare in Northern Victoria,
but we have a huge increase in the numbers of parrots, many species.
Canoes
on the Goulburn
The river is magnificent at this time of the year. The prolonged dry spell
has kept the river flowing clean. All the river birds are pairing up for
nesting, the wattles have burst into bloom, and we have plenty of firewood.
If canoeing is not your go at this time of the year, we have many bush
walking options. The river is full of hungry fish, and the bush is calling.
Unique
Opportunity
Two vacancies now exist for a very special "Flight to Lake Eyre" scheduled
for August 12-14. The 3-day tour includes motel accommodation at William
Creek Hotel, all meals, desert tour and out to Lake Eyre, the Flinders
Ranges and a spectacular flight across the northern section of the huge
lake to see the lunettes and the birds that are estimated in the hundreds
of thousands. For more details on this chance to see the unusual event
in the outback, you can e-mail back or give River Country Adventours a
call on 5852 2736.
Great
Place…This
I am fascinated with the names the early explorers and the settlers gave
to places in Australia. In many cases names were derived from the indigenous
language, and others from sheer brilliance. Fancy naming a creek "Nine
Mile Creek, Dry Creek or Seven Mile Creek, and better still Red Hill!
However, quite a few places and things got the title of greatness. Referring
to Great Western, Great Artesian Basin, Great Australian Bight, Great
Barrier Reef, Great Dividing Range, Great Lake, Great North Walk, Great
Ocean Road, Great Sandy Desert, Great Victoria Desert, Great Wall of China,
Great Western Highway and the Great Western Plateau…………………..Have a great
day!
The Skylark
In February 1854 the first of seven skylarks were released in the Barrabool
Hills, near Geelong. The gold diggers missed the sounds of the European
songbirds. The skylark has done very well indeed and is just as happy
singing over the grasslands of Victoria as it is over the heather of faraway
Scotland. This is one introduced species that has not had any affect on
our environment.
Travelling
Victoria
In our early years of business, we produced a monthly newsletter "Travelling
Victoria'. The cost of publication and then distribution became a factor.
This medium is ideal, quick and effective. Being regionally based tour
operators, we have a intimate knowledge of the history and heritage of
Victoria. As a further service, we would be pleased to offer you and your
friends any assistance with tours and places to see within the State and
beyond.
Thanks
again for your time,
Cheers,
Rob Asplin
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