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Sandy Bay Regatta

26 Friday Jan 2018

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“Sandy Bay Regatta is one of the longest running regattas in the world, having commenced in 1849. Like many regattas, it came from working sea-farers testing their skills against their mates. Sports like sailing and rowing became the main draw-cards for the public.”

Nowadays, it is a major Australia Day celebration in Hobart. As well as hosting the city’s Citizenship Ceremony, the regatta is a mix of activities on the water, the beach and the grass.

We had a fun day watching tug of war, dragon boats races, boot throwing competition, kayak races, sailing, kids surf life-saving club activities, paddle boarding and a wind surf dash.

Water polo was a new addition to the programme this year and proved to be very popular.

There was an array of food vans, live music, kid’s games. A fun day for all the family. The endless variety of a regatta.

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Variations on a Theme

Australia Day Celebrations

27 Friday Jan 2017

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We joined in our local community celebrations, with events on the water, the beach and the park. Bean bags to sit on, kid play areas and rides, food stalls, musicians to entertain us. Here is a collage of our day. My photos don’t actually reflect the crowds that were there.

Hobart welcomed new Australians in one of many Citizen Ceremony’s across the country.

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A note

23 Friday Sep 2016

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A new five pound note has recently been issued in England and Wales. It is Britain’s first polymer bank note, replacing the historical paper notes.

Australia issued the world’s first polymer bank note in January 1988, a commemorative $10 bill. All note denominations were converted to the cleaner, more durable, more secure plastic notes by 1996.

Here are some macro shots of the latest $5 bill.

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Here is the note, front and back.

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Wildlife along The Great Ocean Road

29 Friday Jul 2016

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Our Great Ocean Road adventure ended at Logan’ Beach at Warrnambool where there is an extensive whale watching platform. Whales and calves are often spotted close to shore from this beach, whilst the mammals migrate between Antarctica and warmer waters. There were no whales for us unfortunately.

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We did see more koalas and emus and horses taking an early morning walk along the beach and shallows.

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We took the inland highway back to Melbourne and the overnight ferry back to a snow covered Tasmania.