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An encounter
On the way out through the long paddock on August 15th, we met two men with chainsaws and a tray-bodied Land Cruiser. We introduced ourselves and understand that one of them is the owner of the land adjoining the easement. Didn’t catch his name, over the roar of the other chainsaw. He seemed semi-interested and … Continue reading
July – August 1976
Since June 14th, we had held an exhibition in Canberra* and had applied for pumping rights on Sheepstation Creek and a licence to occupy the Crown Lands along the creek. We arranged to meet the Crown Lands officer at our next visit. We had also written to the Frosts Commission asking them to remove signs … Continue reading
April-May 1976
Decision taken on way home on Labour day to make final move this year. Mario handed in full-time resignation March 24 for June 24th. Decision taken to name the property Malemijo Experimental Farm, and printing ordered. Public notice to be placed in The Age. Next trip to Malemijo during May school holidays. We camped at … Continue reading
February 1976
After payment of full price. Decision to visit ‘The Property’ and inspect fully. Weekend trip only. Decided to take two-man tents and camp at ‘Camp Flat’. Phred [the cat] accompanied us for the first time. We were worried about one dead tree, which could fall. On arrival discovered that it was already down. Camped against … Continue reading
January 1976
After looking at land in Dargo and having the sale fall through. Advertisement in The Age for bush block with stream and solitude. Rang the advertised number, saw some videotape and arranged to view the property. Drove to Swifts Creek January 17th. 4½ hours, Land Cruiser alone (no trailer) . Saw property and spent the … Continue reading