Old habits die hard...

While it has been a life-long habit
to rise early, write for an hour, swim laps, breakfast and then head to work.
I now no longer do laps or go to work...
However, I still get up early,
work on my PC for a couple of hours
and then breakfast with Mary.
The fun now, being an older with time to play,
I never know where Google, TROVE and community commentary will take me.
Flood Map - Water level elevation
Parish of Moorpanyal - section 1875



It is totally logical, therefore, that Fyansford should be located exactly where it is.
Playing with maps
This morning I started researching how Fyansford’s topography
had influenced its development.
But, it wasn't long before I was distracted by early maps etc.
You might find the following sites fun to visit:
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A Plan of Port Phillip District 1835 by John Helder
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Flood Map ~ Water Level Elevation
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Vicmap ~ Topographic Maps Online

Recreating the Country Home-Page
Recreating the country ~ Webpage
Discover more about the website’s 5 learning pathways:
1. Be challenged
Design landscapes that are rich in wildlife, are sustainable and productive
2. Be informed
Learn about the Indigenous Flora of the Geelong District
Short stories about nature based on actual events and real people
Stories for Children
- Amie and the Intoxicated Kangaroos
- The Little Green Caterpillar
Stories about the natural world
- Brushtail
- Cormorant
- Richard's Sweet Rewards
- Coxy's Curse
- Dreamtime story of how the River Red Gum came to be
4. Be inspired
“Seeds” The monthly chronicle
Finding out the truth about a disturbing ancient past leads Tristan Grey on a remarkable journey that only he can take
Because of Fyansford's proximity to the Barrabool Hills, I found the following blogs of particular interest and relevance:
Ancient Australian culture – Cool Burning
(4/5/2017)
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European culture and its battle with nature
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The First Australians partner with nature
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The ancient art/science/spiritualism of cool burning
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Cool burning - how it was done
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The CFA burn for comparison
Ancient Australian culture - welcome to country smoking ceremony
(5/6/2017)
Barrabool hills vegetation. Part 1 – From ancient rainforests
(24/7/2017)
Barrabool Hills Vegetation. Part 2 – The Arrival of Homo Sapiens
(4/9/2017)
Vegetation of Barrabool Hills - Part 3. Its Original & Natural Condition In 1835. – Plant Density
(9/10/2017)
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1835 – Walking the Hills with Wedge and Buckley
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What can the Colonial artists tell us?
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Barro:aabil
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Colonial farmers
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The McWilliams map
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Putting together the pieces of the puzzle
Vegetation of Barrabool Hills Part 4. Plant Species – ‘Drooping Sheoaks Adorned the Hills
123/11/2017)

Stephen Murphy
Stephen’s background:~
“For the past thirty years as a Landcare nurseryman I have helped many landholders with designing plantations and choosing plant species for revegetation projects. As a founding member of three 'Friends groups' I gained valuable experience working as a volunteer in local flora and fauna reserves for over 25 years. Also as a committed member of Australian Landcare since 1989 I have been guest speaker and author of many newsletter articles on native plants and ecology.”
To contact Stephen with a question send an email to
This easy-to-read guide will assist landholders to put trees back on rural landscapes in an environmentally and economically sustainable way.

I have never before supported
a website / blog with such enthusiasm
as I have with Recreating the Country.
I love the message, the content and the very structure of the site.
And, as an ex-primary teacher, I know
I would have used the stories in my classrom.
Thanks, Stephen! Keep up the good work.


I just never know where a half-hour web-surf session will lead to:
> LanePiper / Fyansford Green / St Quentin / ICD Property....
Image apologies to Jean Polly



Pack your festive fever and join us tomorrow at our Adventure Playground — witness Santa cruising around our River parkland on a fire truck, amidst the Geelong West Fire Brigade in their Christmas get-ups!
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