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cassmob

I'm a Queenslander by birth and after nearly 20 years in the Northern Territory I've returned to my home state. I've been researching my Queensland ancestors for nearly 30 years and like most Aussies I'm a typical "mongrel" with English, Irish, Scottish and German ancestry.

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Dry Season boating

In the Dry Season the waters off the Sailing Club at Fannie Bay are scattered with boats of all descriptions. … Continue reading Dry Season boating

Darwin Festival, Uncategorized

George’s Green and the Spiegeltent

George’s Green in the Darwin Botanic Gardens is all blinged up for the Darwin Festival. There are fairy lights, glittering … Continue reading George’s Green and the Spiegeltent

365 Project, Operation PItch Black 12, Top End NT, Uncategorized

Top Day in the Top End and a genuine Aussie “Top Gun”

What a top weekend we’ve been having here in the Top End and yesterday ‘s RAAF Open Day was a highlight! … Continue reading Top Day in the Top End and a genuine Aussie “Top Gun”

365 Project, Gardening, Top End NT, Uncategorized

The Snake Beaners Community Garden

A few weeks ago the Open Garden scheme showcased the Snake Beaners community garden…sort of like a British allotment. Adjacent … Continue reading The Snake Beaners Community Garden

365 Project, Top End NT, Uncategorized

Darwin defences and the Army on the move

As we’re having something of a Defence moment, today’s photo is of the Army on the move.  It’s a strange … Continue reading Darwin defences and the Army on the move

365 Project, Birds, Top End NT, Uncategorized

Aerial Jabiru

It’s not all that common to see Jabiru in town and this is the first chance I’ve had to photograph … Continue reading Aerial Jabiru

365 Project, Local History, Top End NT, Uncategorized

From taxiway to suburban street

Back in February I put up a number of posts about Darwin’s role during World War II. Having had a … Continue reading From taxiway to suburban street

365 Project, Sightseeing, Top End NT, Uncategorized

Never smile…

Have I mentioned before that anyone who comes to the Top End is obsessed with crocodiles? Yes, you’re right, I’m … Continue reading Never smile…

Sightseeing, Top End NT, Uncategorized

Penguin all at sea in prime tropical real estate

Cullen Bay is a marina fairly close to the Darwin CBD. It looks lovely and the restaurants have top views. … Continue reading Penguin all at sea in prime tropical real estate

Top End NT, Uncategorized

The sea’s collages

It’s been positively chilly in Darwin lately with minimums around 18C and maxing out below 30C. While I can hear … Continue reading The sea’s collages

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