Beaconsfield, Tasmania
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Henry, Juliet, cousin Rhoda, and Arthur (July 1896)
Cabinet card.
Found at the Camberwell Markets, Melbourne.
"Henry Mason b. 1890 Oct 31.
Juliet Edith Valery b. 1892 May Day.
Rhoda Skene Heathcote (cousin).
Arthur Elliott b. 1889 Oct 3.
Children of A. B. & M. E. V. Boucher, July 1896
from M. E. V. B."
Children and niece of Dr. Arthur Henry Boucher (1855-1907) and Mary Edith Victoria Boucher (1866-1957), of Clevedon, Somerset.
Lieutenant (Temporary Captain) Henry Mason Boucher MC, Somerset Light Infantry. After leaving school Henry entered the Chinese Maritime Customs and was serving at Teugguch when the war broke out. He at once gave up his appointment, and came home to serve his country. He was given a commission in the 3rd Somerset Light Infantry on 24 March 1915, and went to France with the 6th Battalion. He saw much fighting on the Somme, and returned to England, wounded in September 1916, being mentioned in despatches. He was promoted Captain and rejoined his battalion in France early 1917. In August of that year he was again wounded more severely at Inverness Copse. He received the MC in 1917. He was for some time in hospital, but on recovery was sent to Ireland, where he was stationed until 2nd April 1918, when he was ordered to join the 1st Battalion in France. He took part in the successful attack on the 14th April, when prisoners and machine guns were taken and the German counter attack was completely repulsed. Henry was fighting with his battalion when he was killed in action on Tuesday 23 April 1918, aged 27. - www.haileybury.com/medals/military_cross
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This officer encouraged his men to press on through heavy machine-gun fire by going ahead of them. Later, when the enemy counter-attacked under cover of heavy trench mortar and shell fire, he dashed up to the front line and rallied some posts which were wavering, and pushed in supports and reserve Lewis guns, breaking up the counterattack. - www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/30901/
supplement/10924/...
At the time Henry died he was his widowed mother's only surviving son, which means Arthur Elliott Boucher predeceased his elder brother, but I'm not sure how or when.
Cousin Rhoda Skene Heathcote (1876-?) was the daughter of Major-General Charles Thomas Heathcote CB (1830-1889) formerly of the Bombay Staff Corps and resident of Castra, Tasmania. She married Harold Evers of Beaconsfield, Tasmania in Melbourne in December 1905. - trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/139189711. Upon her husband's retirement they settled in London.
Holwell Falls, Tasmania
A small waterfall situated in Holwell Gorge near Beaconsfield, Tasmania. In the walking books this is listed as the first set of falls and is usually a trickle much like in this image, which was taken shortly after very heavy rains. I visited these falls again yesterday and they were flowing much faster, a very seasonal set of falls if there ever was one.
The other set of falls in the Holwell Gorge are currently unreachable due to the National Parks closing off the track due to it being "unsafe".
Beaconsfield Gold Mine Shaft
Took this photo in 2007 when I visited The Grubb Shaft Gold and Heritage Museum in Beaconsfield, Tasmania. I liked the old rustic look of the wall and the window arches.
The Grubb Shaft Gold and Heritage Museum is adjacent to the Beaconsfield Gold Mine, which you can see from a viewing platform. This is the site where, in April 2006, a rock fall trapped three miners one kilometre underground. Miner Larry Knight was tragically killed, and the subsequent rescue of Brant Webb and Todd Russell, who remained trapped for 14 days, became known worldwide as the ‘Great Escape’.
The Grubb Shaft Gold and Heritage Museum is located at Beaconsfield, northern Tasmania.
The Museum is located within two restored heritage buildings on the site of the 19th century Tasmanian gold mine. The rich Tasman reef was discovered here in 1877, and until its closure in 1914, the mine produced gold worth AUD450 million in today’s value. The museum features an extensive collection of mining memorabilia, artefacts and machinery. Explore the Grubb Shaft Mine; see the iron smelter, water wheel and working model of the mine's dewatering pump, one of the largest of its kind in the southern hemisphere. You can also visit the miner's cottage, local store and the old Flowery Gully School.
Beaconsfield is a 30-minute drive north of Launceston (43 kilometres/27 miles) in the Tamar Valley.
www.beaconsfieldgold.com.au/GrubbShaftMuseum.html
Nap Time for Santa
While visiting my family in Beaconsfield, Tasmania I took this photo of Dad taking a nap at my nephews 8th birthday party. A family get together.
I was using Dad's Canon EOS400 Digital Camera (my dream camera, I will be getting one in October for my birthday if I've been a good girl :) It is a much waited for and dreamed about combined present from the 4 significant men in my life, Frank (my dad), Peter, (my man) and Jai and Beau, (my two sons who are all grown up and earning lots of money :)
Dad had no idea I took this shot of him. I'm always taking photos of friends, family and people in everyday situations just doing what they normally do without their knowledge. I have captured some wonderful natural emotions doing it this way .. but one has to be ready to aim and shoot quickly.
He looks so peaceful despite chattering adults and happy children running about at my 8 yr old nephews birthday celebrations.
My very own Santa Claus ... Gotta luv his rosy red cheeks. This is how I have grown up to know my dad all my life. A full beard and white hair. He started greying early in his life and by the age and by 21 he was totally white. Of course throughout his life he is referred to as Santa by just about everyone who meets him, and he just as jolly too. The only colour in his wardrobe is black, except for Christmas Days he puts on his bright red Santa T-Shirt for the day.
I love my Santa ♥
Here are some more pics of him in my 'Christmas Day' set.
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Ford Model A car late 1920's/Early 1930's - Beaconsfield, Tasmania
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Buchanan Thomas
The marriage of George Buchanan and Eliza May Thomas at Beaconsfield, Tasmania in 1905.
Source: The Weekly Courier (Launceston), 25 March 1905, p. 19 (State Library of Tasmania).
Brick Wrinkles
Took this photo in 2007 when I visited The Grubb Shaft Gold and Heritage Museum in Beaconsfield, Tasmania. This wall caught my eye and made me think .. 'even old brick walls get wrinkles as they age'.
The Grubb Shaft Gold and Heritage Museum is located at Beaconsfield, northern Tasmania.
The Museum is located within two restored heritage buildings on the site of the 19th century Tasmanian gold mine. The rich Tasman reef was discovered here in 1877, and until its closure in 1914, the mine produced gold worth AUD450 million in today’s value. The museum features an extensive collection of mining memorabilia, artefacts and machinery. Explore the Grubb Shaft Mine; see the iron smelter, water wheel and working model of the mine's dewatering pump, one of the largest of its kind in the southern hemisphere. You can also visit the miner's cottage, local store and the old Flowery Gully School.
The Grubb Shaft Gold and Heritage Museum is adjacent to the Beaconsfield Gold Mine, which you can see from a viewing platform. This is the site where, in April 2006, a rock fall trapped three miners one kilometre underground. Miner Larry Knight was tragically killed, and the subsequent rescue of Brant Webb and Todd Russell, who remained trapped for 14 days, became known worldwide as the ‘Great Escape’.
Beaconsfield is a 30-minute drive north of Launceston (43 kilometres/27 miles) in the Tamar Valley.
www.beaconsfieldgold.com.au/GrubbShaftMuseum.html
Learning Photography with Neil Creek:
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Neils blog here: neil.creek.name/blog/
An Inroduction to Chopsticks
Giving my young nephew a lesson in the art of eating with chopsticks. I rolled bits of the serviette up and asked him to see if he could pick any up. He started with two hands and by the end of the night he was slowly able to pick some up using only one hand. 12 months later, I now hear he can confidently eat with chopsticks. .. I think that's one thing Aunties are great for :)
I like the concentration on his face.
Family get together at a Chinese Restuarant in Beaconsfield, Tasmania. We all had a wonderful night, good food and a fun time. ☺
Learning Photography with Neil Creek:
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Neils blog here: neil.creek.name/blog/
Neglected
Nature reclaiming itself back. Took this photo in 2007 when I visited The Grubb Shaft Gold and Heritage Museum in Beaconsfield, Tasmania.
The Museum is located within two restored heritage buildings on the site of the 19th century Tasmanian gold mine. The rich Tasman reef was discovered here in 1877, and until its closure in 1914, the mine produced gold worth AUD450 million in today’s value. The museum features an extensive collection of mining memorabilia, artefacts and machinery. Explore the Grubb Shaft Mine; see the iron smelter, water wheel and working model of the mine's dewatering pump, one of the largest of its kind in the southern hemisphere. You can also visit the miner's cottage, local store and the old Flowery Gully School.
The Grubb Shaft Gold and Heritage Museum is adjacent to the Beaconsfield Gold Mine, which you can see from a viewing platform. This is the site where, in April 2006, a rock fall trapped three miners one kilometre underground. Miner Larry Knight was tragically killed, and the subsequent rescue of Brant Webb and Todd Russell, who remained trapped for 14 days, became known worldwide as the ‘Great Escape’.
Beaconsfield is a 30-minute drive north of Launceston (43 kilometres/27 miles) in the Tamar Valley.
www.beaconsfieldgold.com.au/GrubbShaftMuseum.html
Learning Photography with Neil Creek:
www.flickr.com/groups/neilcreek">www.flickr.com/groups/neilcreek">www.flickr.com/g...
Neils blog here: neil.creek.name/blog/
The Grubb Shaft Gold and Heritage Museum
Took this photo in 2007 when I visited The Grubb Shaft Gold and Heritage Museum in Beaconsfield, Tasmania. I liked the old rustic look of the wall and the window arches.
The Grubb Shaft Gold and Heritage Museum is located at Beaconsfield, northern Tasmania.
The Museum is located within two restored heritage buildings on the site of the 19th century Tasmanian gold mine. The rich Tasman reef was discovered here in 1877, and until its closure in 1914, the mine produced gold worth AUD450 million in today’s value. The museum features an extensive collection of mining memorabilia, artefacts and machinery. Explore the Grubb Shaft Mine; see the iron smelter, water wheel and working model of the mine's dewatering pump, one of the largest of its kind in the southern hemisphere. You can also visit the miner's cottage, local store and the old Flowery Gully School.
The Grubb Shaft Gold and Heritage Museum is adjacent to the Beaconsfield Gold Mine, which you can see from a viewing platform. This is the site where, in April 2006, a rock fall trapped three miners one kilometre underground. Miner Larry Knight was tragically killed, and the subsequent rescue of Brant Webb and Todd Russell, who remained trapped for 14 days, became known worldwide as the ‘Great Escape’.
Beaconsfield is a 30-minute drive north of Launceston (43 kilometres/27 miles) in the Tamar Valley.
www.beaconsfieldgold.com.au/GrubbShaftMuseum.html
Learning Photography with Neil Creek:
www.flickr.com/groups/neilcreek">www.flickr.com/groups/neilcreek">www.flickr.com/g...
Neils blog here: neil.creek.name/blog/
Forgotten
Took this photo in 2007 when I visited The Grubb Shaft Gold and Heritage Museum in Beaconsfield, Tasmania. I liked the old rustic look of the wall
The Grubb Shaft Gold and Heritage Museum is located at Beaconsfield, northern Tasmania.
The Museum is located within two restored heritage buildings on the site of the 19th century Tasmanian gold mine. The rich Tasman reef was discovered here in 1877, and until its closure in 1914, the mine produced gold worth AUD450 million in today’s value. The museum features an extensive collection of mining memorabilia, artefacts and machinery. Explore the Grubb Shaft Mine; see the iron smelter, water wheel and working model of the mine's dewatering pump, one of the largest of its kind in the southern hemisphere. You can also visit the miner's cottage, local store and the old Flowery Gully School.
The Grubb Shaft Gold and Heritage Museum is adjacent to the Beaconsfield Gold Mine, which you can see from a viewing platform. This is the site where, in April 2006, a rock fall trapped three miners one kilometre underground. Miner Larry Knight was tragically killed, and the subsequent rescue of Brant Webb and Todd Russell, who remained trapped for 14 days, became known worldwide as the ‘Great Escape’.
Beaconsfield is a 30-minute drive north of Launceston (43 kilometres/27 miles) in the Tamar Valley.
www.beaconsfieldgold.com.au/GrubbShaftMuseum.html
Learning Photography with Neil Creek:
www.flickr.com/groups/neilcreek">www.flickr.com/groups/neilcreek">www.flickr.com/g...
Neils blog here: neil.creek.name/blog/
Macro Mushroom in Tassie
Mushroom taken in my dad's front garden in Beaconsfield, Tasmania.
Learning Photography with Neil Creek:
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Neils blog here: neil.creek.name/blog/
All About Family
Family get together at a Chinese Restuarant in Beaconsfield, Tasmania. We all had a wonderful night, good food and fun times with family. ☺
Left to Right:
Silvia (my sis in law),
Dave (my brother)
Nicholas (my nephew),
Bert (my uncle),
Frank (my father)
Chrissy (me)
Samuel (my nephew) on my lap.
Learning Photography with Neil Creek:
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Neils blog here: neil.creek.name/blog/
Mining Shaft
Beaconsfield Mine and Heritage Centre
Beaconsfield, Tasmania, Australia
Grubb Shaft - 1905
Beaconsfield Mine and Heritage Centre
Beaconsfield, Tasmania, Australia
Downtown Beaconsfield
Beaconsfield, Tasmania.
Copyright, IT Graham
Fielding Tregaskis
The marriage of Harry Winston Fielding and Clara May Letitia Walduck Tregaskis at Beaconsfield, Tasmania in 1905.
Source: The Weekly Courier (Launceston), 13 May 1905, p. 22 (State Library of Tasmania).
Downtown Beaconsfield
Beaconsfield, Tasmania.
Copyright, IT Graham
Generation Gaps
Family get together at a Chinese Restuarant in Beaconsfield, Tasmania. We all had a wonderful night, good food and fun times with family. ☺
Dad, Me and Samuel my nephew.
Learning Photography with Neil Creek:
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Neils blog here: neil.creek.name/blog/
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