3rd August

The old Border Morning
Mail 1939.

I have one of these at
home. It belonged to my
Dad.

 Well I'm back. Not a great lot happening getting organized to leave this lovely spot & head back south.
Will be a slow trip to try & dodge the cold weather.
Sunday we went down to Cairns for the day to catch up with friends of mine. Have been friends with
Sue since high school days. We catch up whenever we are up here so is a lot of talking going on but a
good day all the same.
Wednesday we went out to Herberton for the day. It is an old mining town. They have the most
fantastic village museum. 47 displays set up with the most interesting old things. The old school room
even has questions on the blackboard. I dont think too many grade 5 kids of today would be able to answer
the questions.
Was very interested in the display with all the old sewing machines. How they ever turned the handle &
steered the fabric through. Always seams were straight. Boy have things changed with the sewing machines
of today. Another display was of old newspapers. Was looking through them & what did I find a copy of the
Border Morning Mail. 1939. Some of the beautiful embroidery & clothing that probably was hand made. Think it is well & truly out of my league.
We are off to the leagues club tonight for dinner with Keith & Kate. Will be a good night The food is really good there.

What hard work this would be.

The old horse drawn hearse
White horses for a child &
black for an adult.

Well have run out of news so will put a few photos on so you can see this old village.