History and Geology
The first full day mixed history in town and a serious walk in the afternoon. We began with a walk round a Swamp a little further down Glenelg St. Quite pleasant but very little recorded on the stroll. I am starting with the photographs and will add text later. The first image is our accommodation, which the owners say dates from about 1840 while the guide map says 1854 (either way, definitely historic - and very well maintained/restored). Governor of Gaol's cottage (1872) on the left and Courthouse (1854) which still functions as the Magistrates Court. A couple of samples of the painted inspection covers found all over the town centre. Town Hall (1863). Customs House (1849) still used by Border Farce ( sic ). Percy St: the main retail drag. A Spanish Cork Oak tree, dated as 1875. in front of the Wesley Church (1879). All Saints Catholic Church (1862): a surprise of the town was that this Catholic Church was closed while the Anglican St Stephens was open: in othe...