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Mostly related to bush walking, gliding, sailing and travel. Anyone wanting a full SD or HD version of any videos please contact me privately.
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A Small Park. A Huge Surprise!
Every regional town and city in Australia has a small park that people drive past, but rarely stop to take a good look.
Fotheringham Park in Taree was one I took a look at while waiting to have my windscreen replaced. I first saw this park when making my video on the John Churton Walk on the banks of the Manning river.
John Churton Walk - czcams.com/video/hUZTv40sqHU/video.html
Website: sites.google.com/site/monroe3004
Transcript of Victoria Cross Winners
On the left is Dr. Neville Howse opened a medical practice in Taree and worked at Manning river Hospital from 1895 before volunteering to
serve with the NSW contingent in the Boar War. In 1900 he jumped on his horse and charged forward to rescue a young bugler who had been shot in the lower abdomen. Howse's horse was shot and killed, but he put the young man on his back and carried him back to safety after which the doctor helped him recover from the wounds. He was the first Victoria Cross winner by an Australian. He died in 1930.
On the right is Warrant Officer Rayene Simpson. Ray was with the Australia Army Training Team in Vietnam and in May 1969 while with 5th Special Forces Group near the Laotian border when one of his Group became heavily engaged with the enemy, he led the remainder of his company to assist. An Australian Warrant Officer commanding one of the platoons was seriously wounded and the assault began to falter, Simpson, at great personal risk carried the warrant officer to safety. He then returned and with complete disregard for his safety, he crawled forward close to the
enemy and threw grenades into their positions.
A few days later, Simpson's Battalion Commander was killed and a warrant officer and several soldiers wounded. Warrant officer Simpson quickly organised some men and led them forward, where they came under heavy fire. He made several attempts to move forward to retrieve his battalion commander's body, but on each occasion he was stopped by heavy fire.
Simpson alone and still under enemy fire covered the withdrawal until the wounded were removed to safety.
Fotheringham Park in Taree was one I took a look at while waiting to have my windscreen replaced. I first saw this park when making my video on the John Churton Walk on the banks of the Manning river.
John Churton Walk - czcams.com/video/hUZTv40sqHU/video.html
Website: sites.google.com/site/monroe3004
Transcript of Victoria Cross Winners
On the left is Dr. Neville Howse opened a medical practice in Taree and worked at Manning river Hospital from 1895 before volunteering to
serve with the NSW contingent in the Boar War. In 1900 he jumped on his horse and charged forward to rescue a young bugler who had been shot in the lower abdomen. Howse's horse was shot and killed, but he put the young man on his back and carried him back to safety after which the doctor helped him recover from the wounds. He was the first Victoria Cross winner by an Australian. He died in 1930.
On the right is Warrant Officer Rayene Simpson. Ray was with the Australia Army Training Team in Vietnam and in May 1969 while with 5th Special Forces Group near the Laotian border when one of his Group became heavily engaged with the enemy, he led the remainder of his company to assist. An Australian Warrant Officer commanding one of the platoons was seriously wounded and the assault began to falter, Simpson, at great personal risk carried the warrant officer to safety. He then returned and with complete disregard for his safety, he crawled forward close to the
enemy and threw grenades into their positions.
A few days later, Simpson's Battalion Commander was killed and a warrant officer and several soldiers wounded. Warrant officer Simpson quickly organised some men and led them forward, where they came under heavy fire. He made several attempts to move forward to retrieve his battalion commander's body, but on each occasion he was stopped by heavy fire.
Simpson alone and still under enemy fire covered the withdrawal until the wounded were removed to safety.
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That is one of the hardest sections of the GNW.
Gutsy stuff. You've walked further than many have driven. How do you go about it? Do you walk while your wife drives ahead to the next planned campsite?
@@alanhamford2538 Hi. Where there was public transport available I used that, but in the northern half I drove to where I was starting, walked to a certain point and then retur,ned to the car, drove round to another point and walked back to where I reached and returned to the car etc., etc. So in effect, I walked most of it twice!
I watched most of your Great North Walk videos a few years ago when I was planning to hike it. Even though they are getting to the 10-year-old mark, they are the best GNW content on youtube, very concise with none of the BS others engage in. I ended up doing the Great North Walk twice, did it in 9 days northbound in September 2023, and 8 days southbound in May 2024.
@@damoddiver That's a great effort. Thanks for the nice comment. I would love to do it again, but sadly the old knees would longer allow it, so it is nice to look back on it.
The way you present things is so enjoyable! Your walks are a great resource and inspiration. I look forward to following your next adventures.
I sailed on her 3 times in the 70's and had a great time. My latest trip was on p and o Iona it makes the Australis look like a toy.
This is a tough section no matter what time of year. i was using it as my main training route last year leading up to the complete GNW.
That was my Wedding Trip from Rotterdam to Fremantle, we were supposed to board the Australis in Hamburg Germany, but because of a Pilot strike we had to go by Train to Rotterdam and what a trip it was, a 1000 people on the Train and proper to German Railways there left the carriage with food, Drinks and Fags in Hamburg. It was a bloody long trip to Rotterdam and we worried with all the People that the boarding would be a nightmare however it was fast and well organised. We were 21 years old and it was fantastic. Now 50Years + later we went back to Germany halve a dz. times and we thought about the trip with the Ship it is nice with a Plane but nothing can beat the Trip with a Ship.
what a beautiful ship she was 😢
Fun Fact. Next to that old boat ramp is what looks like a storm drain but it's actually Tarees forgotten creek. Mill creek once ran right through what is now the war memorial park many years ago, it got the name Mill creek because of a flour mill located on its banks. As expansion came and the town grew the creek was culverted, buried and forgotten but still exists
Thank you for that info. It's fascinating how towns change over the years. A bit of forgotteen history.
Loved your video. thanks. Did the walk in 2016. Breathtaking views.
This national park is not known much to travellers . Thank you
Thank you Alan, a nice video of Port Macquarie history 👍
thanks! i'm doing a version of that walk tomorrow!
SS America originally
Very relaxing and enjoyable vlog and so nice to see the park being appreciated and respected.
Would love to do many of the other walks in the park. Great spot.
My uncle Nick’s Tsakos was a cabin Stuart on the Australis
Thanks Alan, really appreciate the work you have gone to.
I sailed on this voyage with my parents and siblings we were returning to australia and it was the cheapest way home I remember playing pong for the first time ever on board and watching John Wayne cowboy in German thanks for trip down memory lane
Amazing this video sharing
Wonderful! We took our kids to Gundabooka for a holiday, so it was fun to see that walk to the lookout and also the river level so high. There is so much wildlife about out there compared to our coastal areas, it's astounding. Thanks so much for the effort you've put into this video - much appreciated!
Yes, a lovely area with great views.
you created ewll vlog-see ya!!:))
Thanks Monroe, I always enjoy your vids, these are the types of places I love to visit. Have been to Bourke on my way down the Daring River run and can’t wait for the next instalment xxx
Looks like a wonderful trip- thanks for sharing your travels 👍
Thanks Monroe, lovely. I went through Galargambone on your recommendation and saw the wonderful murals there so Bowen is now on my list too.
At Biloela the water tank is beautifully painted. Here's a link to a description www.australiansiloarttrail.com/biloela/
I traveled in october 1970 on the SS Australis from Sidney on the way to Suva when fire broke out in the galley. Flames reached appr. 20 meters into the air over the funnel. My cabin 480was burnt out completely. They managed to stop the fire on a pump driven by the donkeymachine only. I just found a report in my archive of mr. G. Nicolopoulos the Chief Purser stating this issue. Fire didn't start in the afternoon but in the early night/morning. Lifeboats were lowered, nbut at the moment of embarking we got the message the fire is under controle. All passengers stayed on deck for the next days, no meals only bicuits and water. We limped to Suva, the crew throwing all burned items and rubbis over board. In Sava painting the outside of the hull. Got transfeted to P&O liner Oronsy. In Rotterdam new cabins etc. All repairs done.
It looked the same last week I did it the other way in 3 hours. I carry a 1.7m Wolfgarten pole. I like your camera angles. From your tent to the gate it takes 37min. 2.7km.
Such a great spot!
Have a safe journey - are you going anywhere in particular?
We only went as far as Longreach, before heading east to the qld coast
do you know whether the dogs allowed? Thanks
Not sure, but I think dogs are not allowed in any national park.
Thanks for the memories,I was on that voyage as a 17year old traveling alone and still in Australia. Jorge
It's a shame your trip was cut short, I hope you can attempt it again when the weather clears up.
I'm so happy I found your channel. I've committed to a day walk a month, walks accessible by train within a few hours of Newcastle. I did Wondabyne to Pindar Cave last week as my first walk and found it magical, not seeing another human the whole day. Your walk are perfectly suited to my pace and I love the way you present them. I thinkI will try Brooklyn to Woy Woy next month, but I'm also keen to get up to Wondabyne Trig. Thank you for the inspiration.
Thanks. Glad you're enjoying them. We are so lucky having so many great walks in our area.
Thanks Monroe, we were going to do your walk today but started raining. We done diamond head and capehawke last couple of weekends very hard going Cape hawke. Maybe next weekend
Yeap, it's a good climb up!
How long did it take you ?
I think 2.5 to 3 hours with all the stops for videoing.
Lovely clear footage, stunning area, and good to see you out walking again 😎👍
Very nice hiking my best, thanks for sharing, sending my full support from Brazil beach! 💚✨✈️
That intro music made me think I accidentally clicked onto an 80s action serial.
Great video! Love how you edit them to show you walking. You captured some great views
This was good info, thanks mate. I always love your adventures, experiences and recommendations. Lots of experience there. Thank you.
Life was way less complicated, epic trip mate. I had exactly the same vehicle that was named "Ning Ning" the noise she made changing down gears hahaha. Stay safe
Haha. The very heavy flywheel made it quite unique. Interestingly, when I converted it to a Corolla 1200, the transfer box in low range would kick into neutral when going steep downhill because, I think, the way the gears were cut they could not handle the backpressure of the 4 stroke. Made for the occasional "interesting" moments!
Very well narrated. 👏 Thanks for sharing
Great video! I have learned something new & I love it. Thanks 😊
Thanks so much for this video. I needed to get some fresh air after being in lockdown for so long but I have no idea how to get to the bush as I'm new to point clare. Many thanks!
Good video mate don't spose ya seen any bigfoots.
Hhahaha nice pun :D
Southampton to Sydney 1966...unforgettable childhood memories of this great ship!! 💙
Some rugged country you visited, loved the maps along the way, all adds to a thoughtful video, thanks 😘😘
Interesting place mate! Thanks for sharing
Great footage of a great trip. Thanks for sharing 😎👍