Past Issues
December 5, 2024
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50 Years Ago
Another road fatality and more accidents in early December 1974
A spate of fatal car accidents in the district continued with the tragic death of Colin Speers on the Midland Highway west of Stanhope, outside his home. Colin was aged just seven, and there was great sympathy for his family and for the local driver of the car. Ted Smith,
On the Brink
Solar and wind myths and falsehoods (part 2)
There are presently many arguments being touted around against solar farms and wind turbines, many of which do not hold up under scrutiny. In this edition we are continuing looking at some of these arguments.
Garden Hints & Tips
Summer in ‘tropical’ Victoria
With our weather recent combination of heat and wet our gardens have responded with tropical style growth – especially the veggies!
Cooks Column
Christmas Canapés
I don’t know if you’ve heard, but Christmas is just around the corner. Assuming you have all your cakes and puddings sprinkled with a touch of brandy and well-wrapped, maturing away in your pantry, you might like to prepare some savoury treats for those unexpected visitors who call by.
Forest Yarns
Overview of the timber industry
The Rushworth forest has been harvested for timber since colonial days. Initially, during the gold rush, the tree felling was uncontrolled by the fledgling Victorian government. As time went by it was realised that unless there were some controls the forests would be completely denuded. The government has progressively introduced
All About Wildlife
Ambitious fledglings, ‘branchers’
I often am asked why some baby birds cannot be reunited with their parents. This question does not have a simple answer, believe me. It would make our lives a lot easier if it did! The reasons why a chick or nestling has ended up coming to the ground are
On the Brink
Solar and wind myths and falsehoods (part1)
Everything changes -nothing is static. The way we have lived upon this planet has changed, especially over the past 250 years during what we call the Industrial Revolution. Before this time, power was largely derived from our own physical exertions and from animals. Wind and water were used to power
Forest Yarns
Eucalyptus oil industry – present day operations
Harvesting the leaves Originally, the blue and green mallee trees were cut down, leaving the stumps protruding from the ground. The timber was burned, then when the mallees re-sprouted to the required height, they were cut down by hand with a sickle. This was back-breaking work. The cutters also had
Past Issues
November 21, 2024
All About Wildlife
Pelican on the lure
Life has been very busy at Bohollow, we are amidst the calls of various baby birds resonating throughout the household. Numbers coming through the shelter at this time of year are high and the recent winds and storms added to the number of patients. Although it’s a time we
50 Years Ago
Thin local papers and body found, November 1974
The Chronicle was not travelling well, one November edition reduced to just four pages! One large sheet, folded in half, printed on four sides. How am I supposed to find interesting stuff out of that now? The reason given was paper shortages, but there may have been other factors as
