Sunday, January 29, 2012

OUSE - POPULATION: 137

MEADOWBANK LAKE

FRIDAY 27.1.12: Went to New Norfolk where the town's pioneers were many of the 554 folk resettled from Norfolk Island during the period of 1807 to 1808. Originally called "The Hills" district, visiting New South Wales Governor Lachlan Macquarie named it Elizabeth Town after his wife, but in 1825 it was officially named New Norfolk by its residents. Stayed the night at Bethune Park, Ouse which is alongside the Meadowbank Lake. As always with this trip - the unexpected. Looking out the window and along comes a huge flock of sheep being mustered down the road. The cattle dogs came in and tried to 'round up' our motorhome, whilst Madison from the security of her home, - retaliated!

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