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Nil Desperandum - sketches
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| Nil Desperandum c.1870s (Canberra Country p19) |
The hevy stones on the kitchen's roof imply winter can be quite strong, as does the nearby timber snow traps, which prevent snow drifting into the porch and against the doors.
The pise (earthen) walls of the kitchen does not wear its whitewash well, particularly when it crumbles around the windows.
11 December 2013
Orroral Homestead - notes
11 December 2013
Access
Entry to the Orroral Homestead is through the Namadgi National Park, approximately 65km south of Tharwa. You will need to turn off onto the road (sealed, but windy) up the Orroal Valley toward the now dismantled Space Trackinng station.
There is no sign posting, so about 3 km after the Nursery Swamp carpark, keep your eyes open on the right. There is a gap in the vegetation that will allow you to see a driveway and marked gate. The drive down is very steep and care will need to be taken on your way out. Do not drive directly out, veer left! Otherwise you will bottom out the underneath of your car.
Walking from the gate is very easy and about 300 metres. You cannot miss the homestead, the shearing sheds, the 1950s brick house, and beyond are the yards.
If you look to your right as you walk toward them, up the hill, you will see a small white sign. Have not been up there yet, but according to the map, this is a grave site for one of the people who lived at the homestead.
Access
Entry to the Orroral Homestead is through the Namadgi National Park, approximately 65km south of Tharwa. You will need to turn off onto the road (sealed, but windy) up the Orroal Valley toward the now dismantled Space Trackinng station.
There is no sign posting, so about 3 km after the Nursery Swamp carpark, keep your eyes open on the right. There is a gap in the vegetation that will allow you to see a driveway and marked gate. The drive down is very steep and care will need to be taken on your way out. Do not drive directly out, veer left! Otherwise you will bottom out the underneath of your car.
Walking from the gate is very easy and about 300 metres. You cannot miss the homestead, the shearing sheds, the 1950s brick house, and beyond are the yards.
If you look to your right as you walk toward them, up the hill, you will see a small white sign. Have not been up there yet, but according to the map, this is a grave site for one of the people who lived at the homestead.
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