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The Mouse
On arrival, we discovered some tiny animal droppings on top of the cupboard and tooth-marks around an open can of milk that ha been left. The first night there were scrabblings, and tiny turds on the milk can next morning. Phred [the cat] seemed to have spent a restless night – he was interested in … Continue reading
August 14th
A weekend trip to install the stove and bunks before August school holidays. Joseph spent the weekend with Cathy. Trailer (small) was packed with stove, bedsprings, wheelbarrow, tools and four camping boxes as well as the fountain which I had got as a birthday present. We had some clutch and loss-of-power troubles on the way … Continue reading
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
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