REMEMBERANCE DAY - MONDAY 11.11.2013: The locality of Greenough (pronounced Grenuff), is located 24 km south east of Geraldton in the northern agricultural region. It derives its name from the Greenough River, the river being named by Captain George Grey in 1839 after George Bellas Greenough, President of Royal Geographical Society. Grey noted that the flats around the Greenough River were very fertile, and in the early 1850s pastoralists moved into the area. In 1857 the area was subdivided into small farms, and the place soon became renowned for its abundant crops. The 1860s were the boom years for Greenough.
Stayed at S Bend Caravan Park South Greenough. Leyland Peel went in and was advised that the dogs would be an additional $2.00 per dog per night. Discussions began and the point was made that the dogs would be residing in their own home, drinking their own water and providing their own doggy doo bags so what exactly did the $2.00 surcharge cover? The Manager was called and an answer could not be provided - we only paid $2.00 for both dogs.
The "Leaning Trees" of Greenough belong to a native Western Australian species E. camaldulensis, River Gum. Their characteristic "lean" is caused by constant strong southerly winds that burn off growth on the windward side (flagging). This eucalypt is known to be a very hardy grower though it has weak branches.
"Though I have travelled far and wide through valleys and plains, over mountains and seas,
Not once in my lifetime have I seen trees driven to grow along the ground.
The Leaning Trees moves one to stop and give undivided attention to wonder and marvel at one of nature's pure forms of art.
Bent and twisted, the trees speak of a tremendous battle and the strong will to survive.
Thereby, appearing triumphant, yet compromised, with elegance and grace.
One feels an urge to capture the uniqueness of these trees and express the emotions that stir through poetry, literation or art.
Above all, one feels a strong beckoning to stop and pay respect to an icon and a natural phenomenon.
A Western Australian historical treasure."
The Leaning Trees moves one to stop and give undivided attention to wonder and marvel at one of nature's pure forms of art.
Bent and twisted, the trees speak of a tremendous battle and the strong will to survive.
Thereby, appearing triumphant, yet compromised, with elegance and grace.
One feels an urge to capture the uniqueness of these trees and express the emotions that stir through poetry, literation or art.
Above all, one feels a strong beckoning to stop and pay respect to an icon and a natural phenomenon.A Western Australian historical treasure."
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