Monday, 1 April 2019

Stanley, Tasmania

The graveyard at Stanley and some old quaint houses.
5th photo is where Joseph Lyons was born, he was the first Tasmanian Prime Minister of Australia.
2nd last photo is part of the caravan park and horse walking along the path next to the beach.


















29 comments:

  1. Graveyards are always interesting places to visit - especially for history buffs.

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    1. They sure are. Often a story attached to the headstones as well. Always interesting.

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  2. Like David I am a great graveyard fan too.
    Tonight we have a BBC programme about the wildlife in Tasmania with David Attenborough, which I am looking forward to seeing.

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    1. Hope you enjoyed it Rosemary, mostly about the Tasmania Devil - David Attenborough is just wonderful.

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  3. Joseph Lyons (1879-1939), the 10th Prime Minister of Australia was born in Stanley. A very touristic town.
    The houses are so pretty.
    :)

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  4. That Graveyard looks like a lovely place to spend eternity - and the town a delightful place to live.

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    1. Certainly a sweet quiet place to live, and the graveyard is lovely and well kept.

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  5. Hmm, Stanley is not where I thought it was. What a nice little town. We must visit there next time we are in Tasmania.

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    1. The Pub has a good meal apparently if you visit. Beautiful little village to walk around especially on a nice day.

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  6. Graveyards are not on my visiting lists, but I have been impressed with war cemeteries that I have visited around the world. They are always impeccably kept.

    The homes look very English, but then it does get bloody cold and windy in that area of Tasmania.
    Good report and photos as is the norm with thee, Margaret.
    Colin

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    1. War Cemeteries we've visited in Australia are well kept.
      Always find Graveyards interesting, more so if looking for a relatives grave.

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  7. I am impressed with your composition of the graveyard.

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    1. Thanks Andy.
      Many views of the graveyard, was nice to be able incorporate parts of the trees plus the sea.

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  8. El lugar de emplazamiento del cementerio no podría ser más bello. El mar de frente es un hermoso acompañamiento.

    Besos

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  9. Buried with a view...that's what I call a great eternity.

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  10. I loved those little shop. Beautiful images.

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    1. They are rather sweet those little shops and have many things packed in them.
      Thanks.

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  11. this is elegant place dear Margaret!
    i so loved the peace and shape of houses is so pretty!

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  12. I just love your first photograph and how you've framed it. The water is so blue too.

    Thanks for including the map, it is helpful.

    All the best Jan

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