DC Fridge Mechanic: Don Charlton
My DC fridge stopped working the other day. Can be hard to find a local DC fridge mechanic. After a bit of searching and a number of calls with people who couldn’t do the job, was fortunate to connect with Bendigo-based fridge mechanic Don Charlton. Katherine, who answered the phone, was incredibly friendly and helpful. […]
Blue Bell Creeper (Sollya heterophylla) weed
This spreading weed has been found in many places in the Bushlands and must be dealt with. Please see the picture below to help with identification and when you have identified this plant please remove it. The “cut and paint” method appears to be the most positive way to stop its spread. We have the […]
Builder: Denis George
Denis George Phone 5470 5166 (Recommended by Cate Freeman) For any building work I recommend Denis George. He is a great all rounder. A worker of small or large miracles and is very conversant with the Bushlands. To see what he can do, drop by to my place 234 Goldspeck Gully Road anytime! He can […]
Thanks Jan!
On the weekend we were saved from a potential fire by the swift action of neighbour Jan Palethorpe. When passing the Chewton Cemetery she saw smoke. On checking she found it to be a smouldering log. One which could have very easily caused a fire. She phoned 000 and they were on to it immediately […]
The wild life around here is not so wild
So Jeremy and I were sitting there at the end of a warm day having a quiet ale when one of the locals drooped in for a drink. The level in the bowl was low so I thought – I’ll just top it up. Never did I think the echidna would lap the water as I […]
Cormorants and a Heron
A big surprise for Glen when he found three Cormorants and a Heron watching over his dam A slightly closer shot after one cormorant had left the party
Kennedy’s Lane Reserve
Near the old Calder Highway, as you leave the bushlands, you pass the last reserve which once produced firewood for the the DSE. A swampy wildflower rich and extraordinary area, wear your boots and bring mosquito repellent! Go to this Facebook page.
Wildflowers 2012
Check out Antoinette’s Facebook collection of Wildflower photos.
Mount View Estate
So when and why did Mount View Estate become the Chewton Bushlands? A curious thing me thinks. Does anybody have any ideas? Cate found the sign above and she will soon be on the trail I am sure. I will continue to hunt for hard evidence in the People and Places information etc. And from […]
Echidna drinking past bedtime
Video on YouTube of an Echidna having a drink of water during the night.
