The Life of Beatrix Potter, by Matthew Dennison
It’s always interesting to learn about where highly creative people come from and their environment that helps to shape them.
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Working Class Man, by Jimmy Barnes
A fascinating look into the world of the Australian rock scene in the 70’s and 80’s told by Jimmy Barnes.
Wallaby Trail, Ballarat
Part of the long Wallaby Trail, my ride started in Ballarat for a pleasant morning exercise outing.
In Order to Live, by Yeonmi Park
The true story of a young North Korean girl’s struggle to survive and escape the cruel North Korean regime.
The Way We Were, by Arthur Laurents
A love story about two people where different political views and ideas eventually drive them apart.
Who Killed Jim Barclay?, by Wallace Mortimer
The murders of Jim Barclay and John Bamford in late 1917 at Wonnangatta Station near Myrtleford in Victoria is a fascinating mystery. The book covers the theories and paints a picture of the setting with historical stories about many of the locals of the time.
Einstein, by Walter Isaacson
An excellent read for anyone interested in the past and possible future for steam. Full of facts and statistics the statements are well backed up and interesting to read.
Giants of Steam, by Jonathon Glancey
An excellent read for anyone interested in the past and possible future for steam. Full of facts and statistics the statements are well backed up and interesting to read.
The Calculator MU Key
After recently buying a basic financial calculator from Ebay I noticed it had an “MU” key. Read on to find out what it does.
Chiltern and Beechworth long weekend
The Queen’s birthday long weekend is a great time to get away as the weather keeps some of the crowds away. This time it was a visit to Chiltern and Beechworth and the opportunity to do three walks.