When my irrigation system comes on there is no pressure. What should I do?

Find the reticulation connection to the water mains. You will find a solenoid valve that has isolated the system from the mains. The valve has failed internally and is not opening fully. We recommend hiring an expert to replace it. If you have a bore, the pump or bore needs to be fixed by an expert.

What is better for a retaining wall, timber sleepers or blocks?

Treated timber is approved for in ground use and has a reasonable service life, however block retaining walls and concrete sleeper retaining walls are more durable having a greater life expectancy. This is based on suitable footings & good drainage. Both Blocks and concrete sleepers come in a wide range of colours, sizes and styles to create a more aesthetic landscape. Common styles of retainers walls to consider are timber sleep retaining walls, link wall or link block retaining walls and concrete sleeper walls

Should I pave or concrete?

While concrete certainly has its benefits, pavers give a more aesthetic finish to a landscape area. Pavers area available in range of colours, texture, styles and sizes. Larger format, 400mm and 500mm pavers have become increasingly popular with modern and contemporary landscape designs. Pavers are also commonly used for garden borders and edges for their straight line finish which is widely desired in modern landscape construction.

How do I maintain artificial grass?

Very little maintenance is required. Just sweep off any leaves or gently use a leaf blower. You can hose off any spills or pet messes. For pet solids, you just scoop up in the traditional way. You can hose or wipe down with cold water if required. To lift the fibres just use a broom to sweep in the opposite direction to your view point.

Do I need landscape design plans before I get a construction quote?

Yes. A landscape design will allow us to discuss the project with enough detail to allow for an accurate price estimate. This design process will also determine whether council approvals are required, which can impact cost and timing.

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It’s a challenge to ensure a garden remains attractive. It’s an ongoing task demanding time and care, which some might not afford. Every garden is unique, so we provide bespoke gardening services. Leveraging your garden’s assets, our services remain fairly priced. Partnering with us means working with technicians who are optimally prepared with machinery.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Identify the water mains’ connection point for reticulation. The valve isn’t functioning properly and won’t fully open due to internal issues. For any bore-related concerns, trust only expert solutions.

Timber is okay for in-ground use, but block and concrete walls have better durability. Blocks and sleepers come in many styles to beautify landscapes. Common choices are timber sleep, link block, and concrete sleeper retaining walls.

While concrete is beneficial, pavers enhance a landscape’s look.

Maintenance needs are minimal—simply clear leaves by sweeping or using a gentle leaf blower. For spills or pet solids, it’s a straightforward process – hose or scoop, no hassle. Achieve better fiber elevation by sweeping against your viewpoint with a broom.

Certainly. A landscape design allows us to explore project details, ensuring an accurate estimate. Through our design process, we assess the need for council approvals, potentially influencing expenses and schedules.

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Beulah Street Wharf, Kirribilli
Well it's my favourite wharf in Sydney. Located at Beulah Street, in Kirribilli. Harbour action 24/7. On this occasion a very crowded Fishburn Catamaran (Sydney Ferry) is scurrying back to Circular Quay from its trek to Mosman and Cremorne Point. So to accompany this chilled image of Sydney harbour, here's the ultra cool UB40 with their distinctive version of 'Light My Fire' (the classic song by 'The Doors'): www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgE10UVYPnM My Canon EOS 5D Mk IV with the Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS lens.

Unley Uniting church
Window in memory of John Ellis Silver, born 1 Jun 1927, died 11 Apr 1933, son of Marion & Frank Ellis Silver. “SILVER — [Died] On the 11th April, at the residence of his parents. No. 24. Cremorne street. Pullarton. John Ellis, the beloved only son of Frank and Marion Silver, aged 5 years and 10 months.” [Advertiser 12 Apr 1933] “McDONALD—SILVER.—The marriage of Marion McDonald Inverness, Scotland, to Frank Ellis Silver, Norwood, South Australia, will be celebrated at Kensington Gardens Congregational Church on June 17, at 2 o'clock, Rev. Robjohns, B.A., officiating. Relatives and friends invited to the ceremony. No reception.” [Register 14 Jun 1922] “a special service will be held at Manthorpe Memorial Congregational Church on Sunday night to recognise renovations, including windows given by well-known Unley families In memory of F. Binns (deacon of the church for many years) Lt. R. C. S. Bates (8th Punjab Regiment, who lost his life in Malaya), W. E. Hill, Mrs. Doolette, J. L. Forss, Andrew Sharp, the Rev. W. J. Williams (minister of the church, 1943-47). The Mayor of Unley, aldermen and councillors will attend the service. A dedication service will be held on the following Sunday night.” [Advertiser 30 Jan 1948] “Eight memorial windows, recently erected in the newly renovated Manthorpe Memorial Congregational Church, Unley, will be dedicated by the Rev. H. E. Shepherd on Sunday. The windows, which cost £200, will be unveiled by a member of each family commemorated.” [Advertiser 3 Feb 1948] “The eight stained glass memorial windows dedicated at Manthorpe Memorial Church, Unley, on Sunday night took three skilled craftsmen three months to make. Each window is 12 ft. 6 in. high and 18 in, wide. In some there are 150 different pieces of glass, linked together with strips of lead. On each piece of glass the outline of the design, for that particular piece, was painted; then fried in a gas kiln, which reached a heat of up to 160 deg. Next the design was painted in on this piece, and it was fried again. Stained glass windows usually last as long as the church they're in.” [News 12 Feb 1948] Foundation stone 21 May 1898 by Mrs S J Way, architect C E Taplin, opened 27 Nov 1898 as New Parkside Congregational church, named Manthorpe Memorial, renamed St Andrew’s Manthorpe Uniting after 1977. Hall foundation stone 3 Oct 1903 by Mrs J S Jenkins. Previous services in church in Rugby St. “Although Adelaide has been called by visitors to the colonies 'The City of Churches,' yet the various religious de nominations do not consider that there is yet sufficient accommodation for their flocks, and new buildings are constantly being erected. The latest addition to their number is the New Parkside Congregational Church.” [Register 23 May 1898] “At a meeting of the members of the New Parkside Congregational Church on Thursday evening, it was resolved to alter the name of the church to "Manthorpe Memorial,'' as a tribute of respect to the memory of the late Rev. C Manthorpe, who was largely instrumental in having the church built, and who was its first pastor.” [Advertiser 4 Mar 1899] “The accommodation provided for the children attending the Manthorpe Memorial Church, Unley, having become too limited for the attendance, the foundation stone of a large structure was laid by Mrs. J. G. Jenkins on Saturday afternoon. There was a good attendance at the ceremony. The Premier (Hon. J. G. Jenkins) was present. . . There were 315 children on the roll, and the average attendance was 200. . . The new building will be built of freestone to harmonise with the church. The main hall will measure 55 ft. x 13 ft., and the infants' room 25 ft. x 16 ft. There will be eight classrooms of varying sizes. The builder is Mr. C. H. Guymer, and the architect is Mr. C. E. Taplin.” [Advertiser 5 Oct 1903]

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Sunset over the River Thames and Sands End
A view of a superb late autumnal sunset over the River Thames at low tide and Sands End taken from the riverside walk in Battersea on the fine early evening of Thursday 29th November 2024. Crossing over the River Thames can be seen Battersea Railway Bridge (occasionally referred to as Cremorne Railway Bridge) which carries the double tracks of the West London Line from Clapham Junction and South London through to the likes of Kensington Olympia and Shepherd's Bush onto the West Coast Main Line at Willesden Junction.

Between Old Cremorne and Mosman Bay
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Demon Fire
Sydney sunset from Cremorne Point. On this occasion I drove down to the harbour after work, and parked along Milson Road, at Cremorne, before venturing into the amazing harbourside parkland which commences at Shellcove Reserve and ends at the Robertson Point Lighthouse. This photo of the sunset was taken not too far from the Maccallum Seawater Pool (built in the 1920s and now restored). And, whilst driving to Cremorne I was listening to the very "chilled" sounds of AC DC, lol. I have a mega AC DC playlist on Spotify. And, to match the colour of the sunset, here is AC DC with 'Demon Fire' from their 2020 album 'Power Up'. Check the brilliant video clip: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WllOatNmBK4 My Canon EOS 5D Mk IV with the Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM lens.Processed in Adobe Lightroom.

Unley Uniting church
Plaque in memory of Roberta Roddick Gillies who died 7 Feb 1954. The stone is from Iona, Scotland. 10 Aug 1960. “GILLIES. —On February 7, (suddenly), at her residence, 96 Cremorne street, Unley, Roberta, the loved wife of Claude Milton Gillies and loving mother of Margaret (Mrs. J. Hall) and Robert. GILLIES. —On February 7, (suddenly), at her residence, 96 Cremorne street, Unley, Roberta, the dearly beloved mother of Margaret and Jack Hall, and loving nana of Rosemary, Judith and David.” [Advertiser 8 Feb 1954] Plaque in memory of Claude Milton Gillies who died 26 Nov 1960, husband of Roberta Roddick Gillies. The stone is from St Andrew’s Cathedral, Scotland. 6 Aug 1960. “At St. Andrew's Church, Unley, on September 21, the marriage was celebrated of Miss. Margaret Gillies, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Gillies, of Unley. with Mr. Jack Hall, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Hall, of Glenelg.” [Advertiser 9 Oct 1940] ST ANDREW's PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Foundation stone 1 Feb 1913 by Sir John Duncan, architects Davies & Claridge, brick with cement facings, opened 15 May 1913 by Sir John Duncan, closed, now private, sold 2013. Services first in wood & iron building opened 21 Sep 1904 when congregation transferred from the Presbyterian church in Wakefield St. “The new Presbyterian Church intended for the congregation of St. Andrew's, Wakefield-street, is rapidly approaching completion. It is an iron building, situated at the corner of Unley-road and Hughes street. The structure is neat and comfortable.” [Advertiser 22 Oct 1904] “The congregation originally met in St. Andrews Church, Wakefield street, Adelaide, which was closed in 1904. Subsequently an iron church was built on Unley road, but when the electric tram system began operations the noise disturbed the services, and it was decided to erect the permanent church further from the main road. . . the pews are ranged lengthwise of the building, the pulpit being at the middle of the side wall, provision is left for a western transept to be added. The pews are of kauri, stained walnut.,” [Register 16 May 1913] “a resume of the events which led to the removal of St. Andrew's Church from the city to Unley and said the first service was held at Southfield School, on Sunday, July 4, 1904. Subsequently the site at the corner of Hughes street and Unley road was purchased, and a wood-and-iron building erected, the first service in which was held on Sunday, October 25, 1904. . . The church was removed from Unley road to its present site and reopened on July 7, 1912. The congregation then decided to erect a new building. [Daily Herald 4 Feb 1913] UNLEY UNITING CHURCH Foundation stone 21 May 1898 by Mrs S J Way, architect C E Taplin, opened 27 Nov 1898 as New Parkside Congregational church, named Manthorpe Memorial, renamed St Andrew’s Manthorpe Uniting after 1977. Hall foundation stone 3 Oct 1903 by Mrs J S Jenkins. Previous services in church in Rugby St. “Although Adelaide has been called by visitors to the colonies 'The City of Churches,' yet the various religious de nominations do not consider that there is yet sufficient accommodation for their flocks, and new buildings are constantly being erected. The latest addition to their number is the New Parkside Congregational Church.” [Register 23 May 1898] “At a meeting of the members of the New Parkside Congregational Church on Thursday evening, it was resolved to alter the name of the church to "Manthorpe Memorial,'' as a tribute of respect to the memory of the late Rev. C Manthorpe, who was largely instrumental in having the church built, and who was its first pastor.” [Advertiser 4 Mar 1899]

Sydney Harbour late afternoon red.
Sketch for friends who are moving from their apartment and wanted a memory of the view they enjoy.

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'Sunrise Star' at Brooklyn as the River Postman
After purchase by Gordon Davey around 1982 the Sunrise Star was relocated to Brooklyn on the Hawkesbury River and operated as the River Postman. This report was prepared by Graham Nicholson, Chris Borough and Philip Pope DETAILS: Name: Sunrise [Originally named Oxley and later the ferry Sunrise Star] Type: Cream/Milk launch Length:70.5ft Beam: 16.0 ft Depth in Hold: 4.4 ft Official Number: ON 172919 - 5/1941 Sydney Date: 27th March 1941 Gross: 36 tons Engine: 119 h.p. Atlas Diesel Builder: Mr W.O Ryan. Launched: 30th June 1926 , Scotts Creek Oxley Island Owners: [this information is indicative and largely based on press reports; information may be inaccurate] Initial - Manning River Dairy Co-op. Society. March 1941 – Norman Downend Hegarty September 1946 – N. D. Hegarty and Son Pty. Ltd September 1949 – N. D. Hegarty and Son Pty Ltd (syndicate owned by Maud Barber, Jean Porter (trainee Naval Architect) and Arthur Barber) Circa 1960 N. D. Hegarty and Son Pty Ltd (Sold to J. C. Needham) 1980 -1982 N. D. Hegarty and Son Pty Ltd (Stannard Bros. Circa 1982 Sold to Gordon Davey – Hawkesbury River Ferries – Brooklyn (Graeme Andrews pers. comm.) 1987 Sold to Captain Cook Cruises 1992-1999 Low Cost Cruises Pty Ltd (charter work) DESCRIPTION OF OXLEY (SUNRISE) BY HIS SON W.M. RYAN I am pleased to be able to supply information regards the building of the ‘Sunrise’, now ‘Sunrise Star’ used in Sydney as a ferry. The ‘Sunrise’ was built by my father W.O. Ryan at Oxley Island in 1926 for the M. R .Dairy Society, Mitchell Island. She was built for collecting cream along the river as far upstream as Wingham. She cost £1010. She was built of local timber keel, keelson, stem, stern post, etc, all being grown and squared on the island. Planking (is) blue gum bottom, Oregon topsides and beech decking. She was flush-decked with an awning to keep the cream cool and accommodation aft for 26 passengers. Was powered by a 100hp Atlas Imperial diesel. My father was in charge of the loft at Walsh Island dockyard before returning to Oxley to build the ‘Sunrise.’ 1926 - LAUNCH OF OXLEY – LATER SUNRISE “Extract:” “Mr. W. Ryan has the contract for the new launch and good progress is being made. At the last meeting the company decided to order an “Atlas” Diesel engine from America. The new launch is costing ₤4,000. It will be able to do 12 miles per hour. The launch is about the same size as the Yankee Jack but has a greater carrying capacity and is faster by four miles per hour.” The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales (Taree, NSW:1898-1954), Saturday 5 December 1925 There was a large gathering at Oxley Island on Wednesday to witness the launching of the Manning River Daily Company's new launch, "The Oxley." The people gathered from many parts of the district. Launches from Taree and Croki took large numbers of passengers to the scene of the launching ceremony; and it was an enthusiastic and expectant throng that gathered on the river banks at midday to inspect the craft as she lay on the slips and watch the preparations for the launching. The weather was all that could have been desired for the occasion. The day was bright and sunny, only an occasional cloud drifting between earth and sun. A keen southerly wind set the white-capped wavelets a-dancing merrily, as though eager to welcome the thing of beauty that rested so gracefully on the stocks. The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales(Taree,NSW:1898-1954),Saturday 3 July 1926 NEW FACTORY BOAT – FORMERLY THE OXLEY – TRIAL RUN “The M.R. Dairy Co’s. new cream boat The Sunrise which was recently launched at the yards of the builder, Mr. W. Ryan, of Oxley Island, had its trial run on Saturday [6th November 1926] morning for the purpose of allowing the navigation Department’s officials to inspect and survey it. Some of the directors, with the manager, secretary and contractor, accompanied the boat to Taree, where it was joined by Mr. R. S. Vincent, M.L.A., and several business people. A trip was made to Bay’s Hill and back. The return journey to Croki was made in 50 minutes, which is considered good time for a cream boat. The speed of the Sunrise is estimated at 12 miles per hour. Mr Whatson, of the Navigation Department, and Mr Allan Kell, the Departments representative on the Manning, had a thorough look over the hull and engine. Mr Whatson expressed himself as being pleased with the substantial work put into the craft by the builder. The Sunrise has been fitted with a neat, well ventilated cabin. The engine room is treated similarly to the cabin, and can be locked up. It is lined with asbestos and sheet tin, which minimises the risk of fire. The wheelhouse is fitted with the telegraph system of signalling to the engine room, and a business like wheel stands behind the glassed in front. The new boat is fitted with a 119 h.p. Atlas full Diesel engine, which stops, starts and reverses in answer to a lever, similar to a steam engine. A small engine is installed to compress the air with which the big engine is started. It is intended to place a fire pump on board. The Department has stipulated that a compass must be fitted – a rather unnecessary instrument on a river boat. The Sunrise is to replace the Yankee Jack on the Wingham run. It will carry 50 per cent, more cream cans than the “Yankee”, and the accommodation for passengers will also be greater. The new boat is captained by Mr Tom Gale, with Mr. Goodsell as engineer.” The Northern Champion (Taree, NSW: 1913-1954), Wednesday 10 November 1926 SOLD TO NORMAN DOWNEND HEGARTY IN MARCH 1941 SUNRISE SOLD WELL-KNOWN CREAM BOAT The M.R. Co-operative Dairy Society's well known cream boat, the Sunrise, of 36 tons, has been sold to Mr. Hegarty, of Sydney. The purchaser sent up his own crew to take the boat to Sydney. She crossed over the Harrington bar on Tuesday afternoon [23rd April] and reached Sydney at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday [24th April]. The Sunrise, which has been in commission for 14 years, was built by Mr. W. Ryan, of Oxley Island. The society is now calling tenders for a 40ft. launch to replace the ''Sunrise" The Northern Champion Saturday 27th April 1940 OPERATION ON SYDNEY HARBOUR In November 1932 (the year the Sydney Harbour Bridge opened) Norman Downend Hegarty took over running of the service between Circular Quay and McMahons Point from Sydney Ferries Ltd. and undertook to operate a 15 minutes service on the McMahons Point/Lavender Bay services. By 1940 Hegarty’s was also running services to Kirribilli and Milsons Point and in 1941 purchased the Sunrise and renamed her the Sunrise Star. Ownership of the Sunrise Star was transferred to N. D. Hegarty and Son Pty Ltd in 1946. By the late 1940s, Hegarty’s were nearly forced to shut down due to incurring heavy losses. Norman Hegarty sold the business in 1949. “FOR SALE -FERRY SERVICE A Sydney ferry service operating between Circular Quay McMahons Point-Kirribilli is for sale. Its diesel-engined boats, its wharves, offices, and equipment are all in the market. N. D. Hegarty and Sons Pty. Ltd., who took over the concern from Sydney Ferries Ltd. after the Harbour Bridge was built, intend to concentrate on their Victorian interests.” The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Thu 2 Jun 1949 OPERATION IN VICTORIA The initial ferry venture undertaken was to place two ferries, the Sunrise Star and the M.V. Estelle Star”, at Lakes Entrance in Gippsland in December 1948 Shortly after Hegarty brought the Sunrise Star to Western Port to operate the Cowes [Phillip Island] to Stoney Point [Mornington Peninsula] run. FERRY SERVICE TO COWES Ferry services between Stony Point and Cowes are being provided by the private motor launch Idis until a ferryboat arrives from Lakes Entrance next month to replace the Sunrise Star, withdrawn by order of the Marine Board on Friday. The Sunrise Star, which started the service only last Wednesday, was ordered off the run because she did not carry the regulation number of lifeboats. The Age (Melbourne, Vic.: 1854-1954),10 January 1949,page 6 "ESTELLE STAR" FOR PHILLIP ISLAND FERRY SERVICE LAKES ENTRANCE, Monday.—Owing to the withdrawal of the “Sunrise Star” from the ferry service between Stoney Point and Cowes. "Estelle Star” left Lakes Entrance at six p.m. on Sunday, en route for Cowes to take over the service. The "Sunrise Star" only took over the service last week. The “Estelle Star,” running as a show boat on the lakes during the Christmas and New Year season proved very popular with the tourists and its fully glassed-in decks had been ideally suitable for the inclement weather conditions experienced. With favourable easterly weather on its departure the "Estelle Star” was expected to reach its destination in about twenty hours' sailing time. It is not known whether another ferry will be put on service on the lakes this season.Bairnsdale Advertiser and East Gippsland Stock and Station Journal (Vic. : 1946 - 1954) - Tue 11 Jan 1949 The Sunrise Star was returned to Sydney in 1949 and became an integral part of N. D. Hegarty Pty Ltd; operation managed by Maud Barker. PURCHASE BY MAUD BARKER, JEAN PORTER AND ARTHUR BARKER September 1949 saw a dramatic change in management N. D. Hegarty and Son Pty Ltd was sold to a syndicate comprising Maud Barker (manager), Jean Porter (Naval Architect student) and Arthur Barker (Naval Architect). In 1951 journalist Margaret Clarke wrote a story in the Sunday Herald (The Sunday Herald (Sydney, NSW : 1949 - 1953 Sun 1 Apr 1951). Some pieces from Margaret’s story have been extracted below: “One Sydney woman is confident that Sydney won't lose essential ferry services - and what is more, she says she'll provide them if they're needed. She is Mrs. Maud Barber, general manager of N. D. Hegarty and Son Pty. Ltd. The story of Mrs. Barber, housewife and business woman, is salutary. For where men could not do so, she has made ferries pay ("good housekeeping, you know. Economy, common-sense, foresight"). Mrs. Barber's firm employs 36 men already, and if necessary it will take on more. Who says that ferries don't pay? "Not I," says Mrs. Barber. "I've got a really nice little business. It's a little gold mine." The secret? Smaller, handier ferries. Mrs. Barber was sitting in her shipshape office at Jetty Six, Circular Quay, when I poked my head around the door. She was talking into a microphone. "Attention, deckhand from McMahons Point boat!" she was saying. I could hear her voice reverberating along the jetty where the trim white launch was tying up. Mrs. Barber's swift little craft serve Jeffreys and Beulah Streets, Kirribilli, and McMahons Point, Lavender Bay and Luna Park. "We won't let the North Shore water-dwellers down," she said cheerfully. "If Sydney Ferries do give up at the end of June as they threaten, I'll have a skeleton service on the water within 24 hours. Folk at Cremorne and Mosman needn't lose any sleep about getting to work of à morning." NINE YEAR OLD BOY TOOK FERRY SYDNEY, Thursday. Police said today they were amazed that a nine year-old boy had been able to man a ferry by himself and go for a 20 minute voyage around Sydney Harbour. "The boy had to show the police how he had started the ferry after they had tried themselves for several minutes", a police spokesman said today. The boy had made frequent trips to Luna Park on the ferry in the past. He had piloted the 75ft Sunrise Star from Circular Quay about 11.30pm. The ferry had been unattended and the boy slipped the moorings. On the way out from Circular Quay the Sunrise Star scraped past another ferry, the Lady Ferguson. Neither vessel was badly damaged and the boy headed his craft out into the harbour. The ferry headed under the Harbour Bridge and made for Balmain. Soon afterwards it struck trouble and went around in circles. The ferry then made towards the Opera House. Two water police launches cornered the ferry about 100 yd off Bennelong Point. A boy will appear in the Children's Court in two weeks' time charged with stealing. The Canberra Times (ACT: 1926 - 1995) - Fri 28 May 1971 Around 1960, Maud and her syndicate sold to J. C. Needham; no details have been found but the Sunrise Star continued to operate on Sydney Harbour. OPERATION ON SYDNEY HARBOUR AFTER SALE It was the closure of Luna Park in 1979, after the disastrous Ghost Train fire, which really undermined the viability of Hegarty’s ferries. It is believed that Hegarty’s ferries continued the ferry service under Stannard Bros. (Mori Flapan pers. comm.) but details are unavailable. SUNRISE STAR SOLD TO GORDON DAVEY AND BECOMES THE RIVERBOAT POSTMAN The following article by journalist Susan Parsons describes the life of the Sunrise Star on the Hawkesbury River “Sunday Gardener By SUSAN PARSONS If YOU agree that the next best thing to gardening is messing about in boats, there is an excursion waiting to beguile you in Sydney. Ten years ago, Mr Gordon Davey left a sales career to establish Hawkesbury River Ferries. His business was given a new dimension with a contract from Australia Post to deliver mail in the area, and people who would normally not be tempted on a tourist cruise were drawn to a trip with the Riverboat Postman. The Gosford train leaves Central Railway at 8.15am and stops 20 metres from the wharf at 9.15am, or you can drive up the Pacific Highway and take the old road down to Brooklyn. Cast off time is 9.30am. If, like me, you prefer a simple boat, take a water-picnic lunch and opt for the 40 tonne Sunrise Star in lieu of the two-deck glamour vessel MV Hawkesbury on which a smorgasbord luncheon is served.” The Canberra Times (ACT: 1926 - 1995) - Sun 12 Jan 1986 SUNRISE STAR RETURNS TO SYDNEY AS CHARTER BOAT Around 1987 the Sunrise Star returned to Sydney Harbour as a charter boat; initially by Captain Cook Cruises and later Low Cost Cruises Pty Ltd. FINAL DAYS In 2000, the Sunrise Star sank at berth at Birkenhead Point, Sydney, NSW. (Mori Flapan pers. comm.) 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Working Day And Night
It's Sydney from Cremorne Point. One of my favourite sunset locations on the harbour. And, as always, the city across the harbour is 'working day and night', lol. SO here's Michael Jackson to liven up your day with his groovy, uptempo, track from the 1979 album 'Off The Wall': www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=zWaRajBJGiU Turn the volume up on your Spotify, lol. The city photographed from the headland at Cremorne Point, just above the wharf and near the Robertson lighthouse. The ferry on the harbour is heading to Circular Quay, having just departed from Cremorne Point Wharf on the Mosman Bay service - one of the best ferry journeys on Sydney harbour!! My Canon EOS 5D Mk IV with the Canon EF 75-300 f4-5.6 lens. Processed in Adobe Lightroom and PhotoPad Pro by NCH software.