Pink Ribbon Breakfast for Breast Cancer The National Breast Cancer Foundation is the only national body that funds life-changing breast cancer research with money raised entirely by the Australian public. Research is the only way to prevent deaths. and improve how breast cancer is diagnosed, managed and treated. Host a breakfast , morning/afternoon tea, or lunch. Usually held in October each year. Together, with hundreds of other Pink Ribbon Breakfast hosts around Australia, aimed to raise $2 million in 2016. Nov 6, 2016 Over $1000 raised from the breakfast hosts Connie & Wayne. Fifty persons attending. Thankyou. PINK RIBBON BREAKFAST WEBSITE CONNIE & WAYNE ON HOLIDAY CONNIE & WAYNE PINK RIBBON BREAKFEST BREAKFAST PREPARATION EARLY ARRIVALS WALK OR RUN FOR RESEARCH MOTHER'S DAY CLASSIC Mother's Day Classic Since 1998, the Mother’s Day Classic  has raised an incredible $30 million and funded more than 30 breast cancer research projects in Australia. 2017 sees the celebration of the 20th anniversary of Mother’s Day Classic. This year, the event aims to raise $4 million for life-changing breast cancer research, to improve detection, to develop new treatments and to help women and men who are affected by breast cancer live longer and better lives. http://www.mothersdayclassic.com.au/ When: Usually the second Sunday in May, Australia wide. Distances and times vary by city and town. For example, Melbourne Alexandra Gardens, Boathouse Drive, Melbourne 7.00am Run 12km 8.15am Stronger Together Walk 8km 7.05am Run 8km 8.15am Stronger Together Walk 4km Course information Starting on Alexandra Avenue the course will complete 1 x(4km), 2 x(8km) or 3 x(12km) laps around Melbourne’s the Tan track (Royal Botanic Gardens) and finish within Alexandra Gardens. Regional towns and cities may be from 9.00am PREV VICTORIA NEXT HOMEPAGE

TIMS SURF & TURF RESTAURANT Tims Surf & Turf restaurant in Darwin is a beloved establishment where both locals and visitors converge to enjoy a delightful dining experience. Renowned for its exceptional offerings, this iconic steak and seafood eatery has been a staple in the community since it first opened its doors in 1994. The ambiance of the restaurant is warm and inviting, making it the perfect spot for families, friends, and tourists alike to gather and indulge in a memorable meal. TIMS MAGIC TRICKS One of the unique features of Tims Surf & Turf is the charming presence of Tim himself, who is often seen mingling with guests and performing impromptu tableside magic tricks. This engaging aspect of the dining experience adds a touch of whimsy and entertainment, as diners are treated to Tim's impressive sleight of hand. The story goes that Tim was once a performing magician in the vibrant entertainment scene of Las Vegas, USA, where he honed his craft. His tricks are not only skillfully executed but are also designed to elicit laughter and astonishment, leaving guests with unforgettable memories of their time at the restaurant. Among the culinary highlights, a serving of WAGYU beef is always featured on the menu. WAGYU refers to a specific breed of Japanese beef cattle, known for its rich marbling and exceptional tenderness, which contributes to a luxurious dining experience. Interestingly, while WAGYU is traditionally associated with Japan, these cattle are also successfully farmed in Australia, allowing Tims Surf & Turf to offer high-quality cuts that showcase the best of both worlds. The restaurant prides itself on sourcing premium ingredients, ensuring that each dish is crafted with care and expertise. Tims Surf & Turf provides a versatile dining experience with options for both inside and outside seating, allowing guests to choose their preferred atmosphere. The restaurant is conveniently located on Litchfield Street in Darwin City, nestled in a quiet back street that offers a peaceful respite from the bustling high-rise surroundings of the area. This prime location makes it accessible yet provides a sense of seclusion, enhancing the overall dining experience. Whether you are looking to enjoy a casual meal with friends or celebrate a special occasion, Tims Surf & Turf is the perfect destination to savour delicious food while being entertained by the charming magic of Tim. Traveldriven TIMS OUTSIDE DINING CROCODILE SPRING ROLLS TIM AT WORK WAGYU STEAK TIMS MAGIC TRICKS TIMS COURTYARD GORILLA AT TIMS TIMS MENU 2025 PREV AUSTRALIA 2025 NEXT

Exploring Warm Destinations: Mid-Winter Swim Northern Tropical Australia The obvious answer to escaping the chill of colder climates is to travel somewhere warm, and one of the most appealing destinations for this purpose is northern tropical Australia. This region is renowned for those seeking respite from the cold. In Northern Australia, particularly during the winter months, visitors can expect a delightful weather pattern characterised by cool nights and warm, sunny days. Temperatures frequently rise above the mid-twenty degrees Celsius (80 F), often reaching into the high twenties or even low thirties, making it an ideal environment for outdoor activities and relaxation. The warm sun and gentle breezes create a perfect backdrop for enjoying the natural beauty of the area. TROPICAL DANGERS However, it is essential to be aware of the natural hazards that come with this tropical paradise. Many of the picturesque swimming holes and rivers that dot the landscape can be perilous due to the presence of crocodiles and other marine life. These creatures are a significant part of the ecosystem in Northern Australia, and while they contribute to the region's allure, they also prevent swimming in natural waters. For those looking to cool off without the associated risks, local public swimming pools present a safe and enjoyable alternative. These pools are often well-maintained and provide a refreshing escape from the heat. Additionally, caravan parks throughout the region typically feature inviting resort style pool areas for a mid-winter swim, with some establishments boasting multiple swimming pools to accommodate guests. These facilities not only offer a safe environment for families and individuals to relax and unwind but also foster a sense of community among travellers. The allure of a swimming pool lies in its ability to provide a carefree way to cool off after a day of exploring the beautiful landscapes and vibrant ecosystems that Northern tropical Australia has to offer. So beat the winter cold of southern Australia and go north. You will be glad you did. Traveldriven A SPA, POOL AND OUTDOOR DINING JABIRU AURORA KAKADU LODGE RESORT STYLE & LUSH GREEN GRASS COOL OFF IN THE TROPICS REFESHING WATERFALL POOL DARWIN WATERFRONT NO CROCS THERE ARE NO STINGERS IN WINTER DARWIN SAFE SWIMMING FORESHORE DARWIN WATERFRONT POOL WAVE POOL PREV AUSTRALIA 2025 NEXT

small birds occasionally get trapped in the webs -Tour guide Lake Argyle of Western Australia Is Western Australia's largest freshwater man-made reservoir. Lake Argyle is part of the Ord River Irrigation Scheme and is seventy km by road from the East Kimberley town of Kununurra. One sealed road in and over the one and only bridge. The bridge is of a modern sturdy construction. On occasion in the wet season the bridge has raised concern of extreme monsoonal weather having the capacity of washing the bridge away. Spiders of Lake Argyle Golden Orb Spiders, a familiar sight on the islands dotting Lake Argyle, are known for their intricate webs that span across the gaps between bare branches of the island's small trees. These massive webs, often densely layered, can sometimes ensnare unsuspecting small birds that find themselves entangled in the sticky threads. Navigating through these intricate and tangled webs can be quite challenging, as they are predominantly crafted by the skilled Orb Spiders that call these islands home. One interesting fact about Orb Spiders is that their bites, while generally not dangerous to humans, can cause mild local pain, numbness, and swelling. Despite their potentially discomforting bite, these spiders play a crucial role in the ecosystem of Lake Argyle, helping to control insect populations and maintain the delicate balance of the island's biodiversity. The presence of these spiders adds a fascinating layer to the natural tapestry of the islands, showcasing the intricate interplay between different species in this unique environment. Freshwater crocodiles Numbers are estimated at over 25,000 in the lake. No saltwater crocodiles are said to be found. They much prefer mangrove habitat. However, a one hundred per cent guarantee is not assured. The lake has twenty-six species of native fish. Fish species known in Lake Argyle include; Barramundi Southern Saratoga Archer Fish Forktail Cat Fish Mouth Almighty (is an actual fish) Long Tom Bony Bream Sleepy Cod These fish species known to inhabit Lake Argyle are a fascinating mix of freshwater creatures that have adapted to the unique ecosystem of this reservoir. The Barramundi, a prized sportfish, is a common sight in these waters, known for its impressive size and fighting spirit. The Southern Saratoga, with its vibrant colors and distinctive fins, adds a splash of beauty to the lake. Archer Fish, famous for their ability to shoot down insects with water jets, showcase an interesting hunting behaviour. Among the lesser-known species, the Forktail Catfish lurks in the depths, its whiskers sensing the environment for food. The Mouth Almighty, an actual fish with a quirky name, captures attention with its peculiar features and behaviour. Long Toms, with their elongated bodies and sharp teeth, are efficient predators in these waters. Bony Bream, a staple food source for many other fish, play a crucial role in the lake's food chain. Lastly, the Sleepy Cod, a nocturnal species, brings a sense of mystery to Lake Argyle with its secretive habits and elusive nature. These diverse fish species collectively contribute to the rich biodiversity of Lake Argyle, making it a prime destination for anglers, researchers, and nature enthusiasts alike. Traveldriven ENTER CLICK/TAP LAKE ARGYLE GOOGLE MAPS IN REALTIME DRIVE KUNUNURRA TO LAKE ARGYLE A Lake Argyle island stop & giant spider webs (Island stop is no longer included in boat tour) VERY COLD POOL AND LAKE ARGYLE The one bridge crossing on the sealed road to Lake Argyle One of the very few boats Lake Argyle LAKE ARGYLE BOAT CRUISE & BBQ PREV SA/WA/NT NEXT PREV WEST AUSTRALIA NEXT HOMEPAGE

One hundred and thirty km/h is the maximum legal speed on the Stuart Highway to the NT/SA border Present day, some claim unrestricted speed is still allowed. Due to high temperatures, the frequency of roadtrains, no fencing, and roaming wildlife it's likely ill advised to drive above the recommended speeds. Northern Territory Cannonball Run. 1994. Darwin to Alice Springs (Ayers Rock) and return. A legal event. Entry fee of $7500 Total distance driven of about 3200 kilometres. Reportedly 142 individuals entered. Some sharing with co-drivers. Near Alice Springs a Ferrari F40 lost control, hit and killed two officials at a checkpoint, went onto gravel and hit a parked Jeep. Two occupants in the car and two officials killed. After much discussion and delay the event continued and finished in Darwin. First place taken by a Porsche 911 Turbo. The event was never to be run again. Impossible to see how any timed event could ever be held today over similar public roads due to much more awareness and enforcement of safety concerns. Northern Territory Finke Desert Race The two day Finke Desert Race for off road vehicles is probably the best way to race outside of a closed racetrack. Alice Springs to the Finke River community cross country is about two hundred km return as the crow flies. The inaugural race was held in the year 1976. As an interesting observation, the Cannonball Run Memorial site on the Stuart Highway is about 170 km north-west as the crow flies of the overnight rest stage at the Finke Community. Quite close considering the huge area of the Northern Territory. Traveldriven TRY TO AVOID SOLO NIGHT DRIVING DRIVE ALICE SPRINGS - ERIDUNDA - YULARA RESORT (THE ROCK) CANNONBALL RUN ROADSIDE CANNONBALL RUN CANNONBALL RUN MONUMENT BETWEEN ALICE SPRINGS AND ERLDUNDA ROADHOUSE OUTBACK GUITARIST NORTHERN TERRITORY WELCOME KULGERA PUB DRYING SHOES? CAMPING WITH CAMELS TWO ROADTRAINS THREE TRAILERS EACH ON THE WAY TO THE ROCK Mt Conner along the Lasseter highway often mistaken for Uluru PREV SA/WA/NT NEXT HOMEPAGE

Coober Pedy Is an unusual town in northern outback South Australia. About eight hundred and fifty km (526 mi) north of Adelaide on the Stuart Highway. Coober Pedy is well known for its underground homes, called "dugouts". Residents live in these to avoid the extreme daytime heat and cold nights. Opal mining is why Coober Pedy exists. The majority of townspeople live underground. The name Coober Pedy comes from the aboriginal translation “ white fella’s hole in the ground ”. I purchased a cut stone the size of a hand with an opal seam running through it. Purchased from Jim a miner of 51 years. Jim has mined opal around Coober Pedy for much of his life. Owner of, The Big Miner tourist shop. Jim is a real outback old-timer. Traveldriven ENTER CLICK/TAP COOBER PEDY GOOGLE MAPS DRIVE ALICE SPRINGS - COOBER PEDY LIVING UNDERGROUND TV STORY UK COOBER PEDY SUNRISE COOL UNDERGROUND BIG JIM OPAL MINE & SHOP COOL DOWN WITH A WAFFLE CONE & A POCKETFULL OF GEMS UNDERGROUND BUILDINGS PURCHASED OPAL LARGE UNDERGROUND HOME & STORE MAN MADE TREES IN COOBER PEDY EARLY MORNING TOWN LIGHTS SNAKE DEN UNDERGROUND MOTEL ROOM MAN CAVE POOL TABLE QUITE LITERALLY UNDERGROUND IN A CAVE VIEW OPAL MINE & UNGERGROUND HOME COOBER PEDY DRIVEIN STILL IN USE? 2025 FIRST TREE IN COOBER PEDY Coober Pedy, a place of no trees PREV SA/WA/NT NEXT PREV SOUTH AUSTRALIA NEXT HOMEPAGE

WYCLIFFE WELL of the NORTHERN TERRITORY The area has a claim to be the UFO centre of Australia. Used to be a welcome service stop for highway traffic but now as of 2025 has fallen into ruin. Services and fuel are no longer available. The general area is deserted and trashed by vandalism. The photos below are of before the closure of the roadhouse and fuel service station. Wycliffe Well’s UFOs sightings started during World War II when servicemen living in Wycliffe Well started keeping records of nightly observed unidentified objects. Despite being observed on many occasions these objects were never satisfactorily explained. Lights are still seen to this day. Very remote and isolated area. Desert country. Roaming roadside wildlife or even livestock are more of a concern than UFO encounters. No livestock is fenced and there is always the chance of native wildlife such as kangaroo bolting across the highway where there is very little in the way of vehicle repair in these remote areas of the Northern Territory of Australia. Traveldriven DRIVE DEVILS MARBLES - WYCLIFFE WELL - AILERON - ONTO ALICE SPRINGS A NEW FRIEND IN WYCLIFFE WELL OUTBACK UFO's? AILERON MAN AILERON WOMAN OUTBACK ROADHOUSES ALIENS IN AN ALIEN LAND OUT OF THIS WORLD UFO'S IN THE OUTBACK WYCLFFE WELL, ALIENS INSIDE UFO NEWSPAPER CLIPPINGS ALIENS IN THE SKY, NOW ON THE ROOF TROPIC OF CAPRICORN TROPIC OF CAPRICORN MARKER OUTBACK WILDLIFE IS SCARIER THAN ALIENS PREV SA/WA/NT NEXT HOMEPAGE

THE LAND DOWN UNDER, AUSTRALIA Traveldriven was born, raised and has always lived in Australia. For foreigners visiting or thinking of living in Australia some things are good to know. Things Australian's regard as common knowledge. Ask an Australian directly for the right answers. There are quite a few travel blogs written by non-residents of Australia and these all say similar basic things. These may or may not be hearsay. As an Australian living in Australia. ON A VISIT TO TRAVEL AUSTRALIA For the record: The term Down Under is never used by Australians in general conversation and is not always liked. The phrase is used by foreigners. As far as we are concerned, we are on top of the world. It's all about one's perspective. The wildlife . Australians are quite fond of their native fauna. These include crocodiles, sharks, red back spiders, snakes, kangaroo, emu, birds etc. Even our stingrays. We know the deadly and dangerous one's and don't need to be reminded. As for visitor's all would be very unlucky to cross paths with the most dangerous. If, however, a person is in a particular fauna environment be mindful encountering something. For example, don't walk in long grass in hot weather, pay due attention to roadside and pathway warning signs etc. Don't approach any wildlife. Safe and simple. Australia is not expensive . Look at the money exchange rate. For example: The United States Dollar is always valued more than the Australian dollar. Usually between 65 to 80 cents for every Australian dollar to one US dollar. The British pound generally is twice the value of one Australian dollar. Visitors from English speaking countries should think that's good. Air fares are reasonable for distance travelled. It is not always hot . Even in the tropical north nights may be cool. Ask a Victorian or a Tasmanian about the cold. Often most months of the year may be cold. Down to zero overnight and a high of single digit Celsius in the daytime. Or 32 to 50 Fahrenheit. Australian's all use a little slang . G'day and Mate are probably the most common. Be careful with slang. For example. Many American words have a rude Australian slang term for the same word. For example: we never root for our team. That would mean we have sex for or with our teammates. This one is a bit tricky. After some light banter back and forth we may insult you to your face. If we have a smile on our face, we may intend it as a way of showing we like you. Don't assume the opposite. Australia is safe. There are no off-limit areas to any particular group of Australian's. A few places may be seedy or high end but if walking or driving through these neighbourhoods it's not a problem. Permits may be required in remote indigenous communities. Anywhere else the use of common sense and respect for locals goes a long way. Do not view Australian's and New Zealander's as almost the same people. This is insulting to both. A friendly rivalry exists between the two countries. Although both get along with each other, significant differences remain in sport and culture. Australians as a rule don't tip for service. We see this as rather odd. People earn enough to cover bare basics. If payment is in cash sometimes saying keep the change is ok for convenience's sake. All Australian's love vegemite and having a BBQ in the backyard or in parkland. Often with a cold beer in hand. (not Fosters). We do not drive on the wrong side of the road . Right hand drive is great for us and safe. Holidays Australian's do not go on Vacation. We go on Holidays. It means the same thing. Generally, working Australian's get at least four to five weeks annual holidays and many choose to break holidays into weekly or fortnightly periods throughout convenient times of the year. Weekends are important to Australians. Viewed by many to enjoy time with family and friends outside of the usual Monday to Friday working week. Keep In Mind Flying to Australia and visiting Sydney, Uluru, Gold Coast and a few islands of the Barrier Reef is a convenient tourist packaged way to see Australia. However, much more of value can be obtained to include a few days in "normal Australia". This might include suburban retail strips, local sport or a visit to a country town or seaside town. Enjoy a meal at a local hotel or a morning breakfast at a coffee shop. A chance to meet and see local people. Frequent not just the well-known internationals and large resorts. Traveldriven RIVERSIDE SWIM IN AUSTRALIA HOMEPAGE

DAY 4 'Sheepishly with car bonnet up I told the auto electrician the problem solved itself' -in the WA goldfields, Traveldriven CURRENT KALGOORLIE REGION FIVE DAY FORECAST DRIVE NORSEMAN - KALGOORLIE - PERTH Norseman The small town is in the Goldfields-Esperance region of Western Australia along the Coolgardie-Esperance Highway, seven hundred and twenty-five kilometres (451 mi) east of Perth. Norseman is a small town of almost six hundred people. The town is surprisingly spread out. Norseman is a town in the middle of nowhere really. A sensible overnight stop for rest and petrol. Mostly small gold mining operations operate in the area. The Norseman Gold Mine is Australia’s longest continuously running gold mine. Drive past these mine sites and a gold mine tailing dump to Beacon Hill Lookout The town centre has life size ‘Corrugated Iron Camels’. A tribute to camel trains of the early days. Norseman is the start or end of the Eyre Highway. Depending on driving direction. Driving back east, the last town of any note before Ceduna, South Australia. 1,200 km eastward. Kalgoorlie-Boulder Known just as Kalgoorlie, this Outback centre is a large regional city in the Goldfields-Esperance region of Western Australia. Almost six hundred km (370 mi) east of Perth and connected to Perth by the Great Eastern Highway. Kalgoorlie is a wealthy gold mining city. The Fimiston Open Pit (super pit) is an open cut gold mine 3.6 km long, 1.6 km wide and over 600 metres deep. Trucks take round trips of about 35 minutes. The Superpit is located on the edge of town. See Kalgoorlie’s famous or infamous Hay Street brothel museum. Visit Western Australia’s only legalised Two Up school. Many hotels and motels. Worth a day or two’s rest from the Great Eastern Highway. Car Trouble? Outback Western Australia During daytime and a two hour drive heading to Kalgoorlie I unknowingly knocked the interior lights button on the car's central display. A small unlabelled recessed button I have never used. Four interior overhead lights shone brightly and I wasn't sure how to turn them off. Lights are normally a press on/off type. Lights remained on even after a brief stop. Driving in remote desert country I thought not a good idea for extra drain on the car battery. There is no cell phone reception in remote Australia. Seldom seen are vehicles other than road trains. Realising I cannot push start an automatic transmission sedan due to a flat battery. Here in the stopped car. All lights shining. Under the hot sun in a cloudless sky, raising a sweat just by sitting there with the engine off. The occasional road train passing by I thought best to restart the car and drive to the next town for a car check. The battery wasn't a problem yet. I restarted the car and continued non-stop to Kalgoorlie several hours drive away. AUTO ELECTRICS WORKSHOP HELP Upon arrival in Kalgoorlie I pulled into a roadside auto electrics workshop to get it checked. Expecting the worse outcome. After a short while wondering if I had done something inadvertently. I pressed the unused unlabelled central button and all lights went off. Sheepishly with car bonnet up, I told the auto electrician the problem solved itself and thanked him for taking a look. He wouldn't accept payment for his time. The point is solo driving for long periods in a remote hot area 35c many hours' drive from civilisation does play on your mind when even small, unexpected problems arise. Traveldriven ENTER CLICK/TAP KALGOORLIE GOOGLE MAPS NORSEMAN GOOGLE MAPS NORSEMAN LAND SAILS NORSEMAN CAMEL TRAIN OPEN CUT GOLD MINE KALGOORLIE SUPERPIT THE SUPER PIT, KALGOORLIE YORK HOTEL KALGOORLIE CBD OUTBACK DRIViNG THE RABBIT PROOF FENCE WAS A FAILURE IN THE LONG TERM THE PROJECT, ALTHOUGH GRAND, PROVED TOO LITTLE TO LATE KALGOORLIE GOOGLE MAPS PREV SA/WA/NT NEXT HOMEPAGE

DAY 3 What's it feel like to be nowhere? Then, drive Cocklebiddy to Balladonia 220km. -A no man's land. Outback Driving Although the one and only East\West road between the southern Australian states and Western Australia is fully sealed it's very remote and isolated country. The Eyre Highway skirts the fringe of the Nullarbor Plain and the highway has the longest stretch of straight road in Australia. Perhaps is one of the longest in the world. Needless to say, there is no road side fencing. No roadside train tracks, no power lines, few trees and no signs of civilisation for hours of driving, just the never ending road. NASA FIRST SPACE STATION 'SKYLAB' 1974 Cocklebiddy Western Australia The area is basically a roadhouse. The name of the roadhouse is the Wedgetail Inn and has a caravan park, and hotel motel facilities. Balladonia Beyond the Nullarbor Is a small roadhouse settlement across the border on the Eyre Highway in Western Australia. The Balladonia roadhouse has a display of Skylab debris and newspaper clippings, as well as hotel and motel rooms. In July 1979, the area gained global attention with the re-entry of Skylab. An orbiting NASA space station. A long trail of small debris was scattered across the nearby countryside. Traveldriven SKYLAB RE-ENTRY ON BALLADONIA BALLADONIA WESTERN AUSTRALIA TOURIST BOARD INTERESTING LONG & STRAIGHT DRIVE LONG DRIVE FOR A NULLARBOR STICKER SEDAN DRIVING OUTBACK HIGHWAYS DISPLAY SIGN 1,234,567 KANGAROO'S ONLY OUTNUMBERED BY THE FLIES PREV SA/WA/NT NEXT PREV WESTERN AUSTRALIA NEXT HOMEPAGE

ANZAC Day Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. A day of remembrance in both countries. Remembering those 'who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations'. Dawn Service ANZAC Day Canberra I attended the 6am dawn Anzac Day service at the Canberra Australian War Memorial. The 107th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings. Knowing thousands would attend I awoke 4 am. Drove from Rydges Motel accommodation via Canberra city to the War Memorial underground public parking. Thought I would be one of the first arrivals around 4.30 am. Surprised by how many hundreds of people were streaming to the dawn service area on the left side facing the Memorial main buildings. I managed to get a position near the front where it was roped off to the public. Television crews in attendance. The pre-service preceding's began shortly. Informative talks given by distinguished people. Some were ex-servicemen talking about experiences of battle and not leaving anyone behind. The service itself fairly short. Generals and Admirals were in attendance. The service backed by the Band of the Royal Military College, Duntroon. A Didgeridoo player from the RAAF and a Piper of the Australian Federal Police. An address to those gathered was made from the national President of the RSL. (Returned and Services League of Australia) Mateship of Returned Servicemen After attending the ANZAC day service in Canberra, a deeply moving and significant event that honors the sacrifices of those who served their country, I was involved in a poignant encounter. As I made my way to my vehicle, an ex-serviceman of military age approached me with a sense of genuine concern and respect. He kindly inquired if I was a returned serviceman myself, noting that long walks seemed challenging for me. In response, I humbly expressed I had never served in the armed forces but felt compelled to pay my respects to those who had bravely served. Later that day, I decided to revisit the Australian War Memorial to immerse myself further in the history and stories of wartime sacrifices. The impact of the visit was profound, especially considering the restricted visitor numbers due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Despite the limitations, the experience of exploring the displays and paying tribute to the fallen heroes left a lasting impression on many attendees. It was a reminder of the importance of honouring the past and reflecting on the sacrifices made for the freedoms we enjoy today. Traveldriven DAWN SERVICE 2022 LIGHT OF DAY, WAR MEMORIAL ANZAC WREATHS AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL WEARY DUNLOP OUTSIDE WAR MEMORIAL CANBERRA STATUE OF WEARY DUNLOP THE WAR PRISONER SURGEON EXPLOSIVE FINDER DOG & HANDLER WAR MEMORIAL CANBERRA 2 UP THE JETTY CANBERRA ANZAC day is the one day of the year two up can legally be played Australia wide PREV CANBERRA ROADTRIP NEXT HOMEPAGE

WACK - Wimmera Against Cancer in Kids. A Show & Shine Fundraiser & optional gold coin donation upon entry. Held at May Park on a Sunday over the March Labour Day long weekend in Horsham, Victoria. Also on the same weekend is the annual fishing competition often attended by thousands of people camping on the banks of the Wimmera River. The Show & Shine is situated off Baillie Street and Dimboola Road. On the May Park grassed grounds. There is large, grassed areas with shady palm trees. On this occasion there were two hundred and sixty vehicles on display. Many from the surrounding Western Victorian towns and farming communities. Usually there is great autumn weather. Horsham is a regional city in the Wimmera region of western Victoria. Horsham is approximately three hundred kilometres west of Melbourne. Traveldriven LABOUR DAY LONG WEEKEND FISHING COMPETITION Show & Shine 2025 MAY PARK HORSHAM TEAR DROP GREEN WEEKENDER? OR TRAVEL AUSTRALIA BUILT FOR ONE OR A TIGHT FIT FOR TWO Show & Shine 2024 OLD FORD TRUCK BIG ENGINE HOLDEN GRILLED FJ 186ci MUSTANG CREAM Show & Shine 2023 An old completely refitted out in new condition tray truck or ute. Mag wheels. No spoke rimmed spare tyre! Rabbit Trapper decals and rabbit hanging from side mirror. Stuffed and fake of course! No drinking and driving are the messages authorities like to send and is a very sensible message to all. The above image has a skeleton holding a can of Victoria Bitter. Note the beer screw tops glued on the glovebox. All Australian beers. Early Ford stretched limo in need of a full paint respray. Bonnet, roof and boot paint in poor repair. Flying boot emblem. Electric windows. MAD MAX KAWASAKI Z900 Dale Bensch was a stuntman on the mad max (1979) moive set. He appeared as a stunt double for Jim Goose, MFB and as the donut rider in the main street. He also was one of the stunt riders on the country bridge crash scene. The urban myth created was he died as a result of the stunt going wrong. The bike unintentionally flipping over. However this was untrue. Nice swag tied down with straps and four into one pipes. A few arrivals at Show & Shine HORSHAM SHOW & SHINE 2020 HORSHAM SHOW & SHINE 2020 HORSHAM SHOW & SHINE 2018 MUSTANG SHELBY SUPER SNAKE EARLY MUSTANG BRIGHT RED LIGHT BLUE CONVERTIBLE MUSTANG WITH TOP UP NICE YELLOW SANDMAN TOWING VAN IN BACKGROUND EARLY MODEL RED MUSTANG CHERRY RED CONVERTIBLE MUSTANG REAR VIEW CHERRY RED CONVERTIBLE MUSTANG FRONT VIEW 1964 AND A HALF ON SIGN? EARLY MUSTANG BLUE COLOUR SHELBY SUPER SNAKE GT 500 5.4L 2008 PREV SHOW & SHINE NEXT HOMEPAGE