Tasmanian Bush Heritage
We decided to visit the north-east in early 2019. That summer, the ‘tin province’ was the safest place in Tasmania. The rest of state seemed to be threatened by fires. Nic had a few things to show us. Near Gladstone, Ian and I followed him along some old roads towards the Ringarooma River. … Read moreDorset Dredge – the river eating machine
It looks like Dr Phibes, Vincent Price’s manic Hammer horror movie character, paid Waratah a visit. Over the bank from Main Street old stamper rods poke at the sky like organ pipes rearranged by one of that madman’s solo performances.1 Further evidence of Waratah’s 150-year-old love affair with tin mining rests nearby. Rusting skips and … Read moreThe pontoon: or desperation and destruction in the North Bischoff Valley