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Mission fundraiser project 2012

Posted on 19 May 2015 Written by Leave a Comment
Under the shearing shed.

Under the shearing shed.

During 2012 a handful of chaps from our church got together and cleaned out the sheep manure from under a shearing shed. Some would call it a wool shed. We bagged it up and then sold it to various folk around town for them to use in their gardens. In the end we managed to bag off close to 20 tonnes of sheep manure and raised just over $1800 for an Agriculture Project in South Sudan.

 

Another load heads into town.

Another load heads into town.

South Sudan, a country in Africa that had been involved in civil war from 1983 up to 2005, during which time development was virtually halted and agriculture severely restricted. The project was established by COCOA, Churches of Christ Overseas Aid, and was managed by Steve Blacket initially. A small area of land was cleared and crops of corn and peanuts grown to give an income for the families involved. More recently a tractor has been bought and the area enlarged to engage more families in the project. More information on the project, and to donate to the work if you are so inclined, go to this webpage. http://www.inpartnership.org.au/bongibot-agricultural-project

 

David

 


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Mullinger Swamp

Posted on 3 May 2015 Written by Leave a Comment
Mullinger Swamp

Mullinger Swamp

A friend of mine and I went for a drive to some of the local spots in November 2011. One of those places was Mullinger Swamp a few kilometres north of Kybybolite, South Australia. Although Kyby (as the locals often call it) is in South Australia, the swamp itself is mostly in Victoria and actually straddles the border.

 

Mullinger Swamp 02

Mullinger Swamp 02

In 2011 when we visited Mullinger the water level had been pretty high but some drop in levels was evident. Just to the left of this second photo is an area banked off to keep water out of a runaway hole and retain it for irrigation and summer swimming. This levee bank is said to have been built in the 1940’s.

 

Mullinger Swamp 03

Mullinger Swamp 03

Over the years quite a number of the trees in the swamp itself have died, probably due to being drowned since the levee bank mentioned was built. The extent of these dead trees is evident in this third photo. Also evident on these trees is the high water mark.

 

Largest known River Red Gum

Largest known River Red Gum

Over in the paddock to the north west of the swamp is a River Red Gum, thought to be the largest of its type in the region. It is said to be about 40 metres high, with a circumference of 11.6 metres measured 1.3 metres above the ground. It is estimated to be over 800 years old. The base is hollowed out, presumably by fire. This is thought to have occurred before European settlement. In the past this has been known to have been used as a change room by swimmers.

 

David


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