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.

And, I took up surfing in my later years

Flood Map - Water level elevation

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Parish of Moorpanyal - section 1875

A section of the 1953 survey map of Moor

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:

A Plan of Port Phillip District 1835 by John Helder
Topographic-map.com
Flood Map ~ Water Level Elevation
Vicmap ~ Topographic Maps Online
Geelong 1:100 000 topographic map

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

3. Be entertained

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

- 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

5. Read Stephen's latest blog

Recreating the country ~ Blog

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)

European culture and its battle with nature
The First Australians partner with nature
The ancient art/science/spiritualism of cool burning
Cool burning - how it was done
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)

1835 – Walking the Hills with Wedge and Buckley
What can the Colonial artists tell us?
Barro:aabil
Colonial farmers
The McWilliams map
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.”

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