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Hut
During this period, we built up an outside surround of shale up to the top of the stove level on the chimney surround. This not only prevented more blistered hands, but improved heating of the oven (both bread and scones were baked). The fountain had been left full of water, which after a week, was … Continue reading
August 1976 – an 8 hour trip with the trailer
During June July and August we had watched the columns of the Weekly Times for tractor implements. We took the large trailer to Rosebud to collect a ripper, grader blade and jib. All were fairly rusty, but with the aid of Sally in the backyard at Heidelberg they were taken apart and greased. The jib … 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