The first Great Northern Hotel, Newcastle, ND. Photo: The Newcastle Sun The second Great Northern Hotel, Newcastle, 1920s. Photo: Noel Butlin Archives, Australian National University. The current Great Northern Hotel at Newcastle opened in 1938. It’s the third hotel of the same name to occupy the site, its predecessors having been in operation since 1864.…
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So, after a short (ish) break, here is the continuation of our trip down under…
Pictures from a recent visit to the Museum of Old And New Art, Tasmania. Inspiring building and grounds, provocative art and fun presentation…including the ferries from Hobart.



Visited Markree House, Hobart, a ‘time capsule’ of early 20th century building and garden design…reminded me of William Morris’ Red House, but simpler, less ‘crafty…























































Visited the new Altona Early Years Hub today…fabulous building and outside spaces. Great times ahead, grand daughter!


















Wonderful feature in the Grampian Mountains, Victoria








Views of Melbourne from the Williamstown Ferry

























































