2015/365 November

On the way to the park

In the park The Alphabet Site P

Remembrance day 11 November 2015 William Charles Harry Hibberd 1924-1944 of Southampton, Hampshire, England, my mother's older brother, in memory of Uncle Bill. Born 11 September 1924. Married 20 October 1943. D Day landing 6 June 1944. KIA 13 August 1944 Falaise Gap, Normandy. Son of Kate and William, brother of Barbara, June and Grace, husband of Joyce. Also pictured here with his mother Emily, is Charles (Charlie) Alfred Poole, (Bill and my mother’s uncle) who was born in Battersea, London, 8 Nov 1898. His father James was a Railwayman with LSWR and the family moved to Bishopstoke near Southampton when the Railway Locomotive Works was relocated to Eastleigh. Charlie joined the Royal Navy on HMS Invincible. He was killed in action at the Battle of Jutland 31st May 1916, age 17. Son of James John and Emily Mary Poole, one of ten children. Brother of Kate Poole. More photos are in the first comment.

The Delonix Regia trees are starting to flower around town.

Flying low over the rocks at Point Perry, Coolum.

This served In Pomona, Queensland, as the Council office from 1910 to 1980. A historic and characterful town in the Noosa Hinterland, at the base of Mount Cooroora, an ancient volcanic plug. When strolling around Pomona it is interesting to imagine life in the early pioneering days. The railway station was for many years the heart of the town. The North Coast Railway between Yandina and Cooran opened in 1891. By 1910 the Shire of Noosa had a population of 2000. The first local government election was in April with James Duke elected as the first Shire Chairman. There was divided opinion about whether to establish the office in Cooroy or Pomona. After a referendum Pomona became the shire centre. In 1910 the Shire boasted about half a mile of gravelled road and only six bridges. The balance of traffic (mostly bullock teams) just followed tracks through the scrub. Today it is a charming country town with many interesting buildings, and the street names are very aptly named… Pottery Street, Church Street, Rectory Street, Factory Street, Mill Street, School Street, Mountain Street, Station Street, etc.

Queensland

Calliandra surinamensis

Near the Royal Mail in Tewantin, Queensland