Our thanks to Robin Boxma, Charley and Ed for some new additions to the list. The addition of 'o' and 'ie' to words and names. - It is very common for names to be changed by adding either the letter 'o' or the letters 'ie', as in Johnno for John or Hughie for Hugh. There ...
We will makewestward expansion for kidscome alive for kids as they learn facts about the time period from about 1783-1898. In addition to learning about the Oregon trail, pony express, gold rush, transcontinental railroad, students will also learn to match animal trails, map the united states,...
An old gold-rush town in Central Victoria, in recent years Castlemaine has seen a new wave of activity breathed into its heritage buildings. Here are three to check out: The Public Inn: Castlemaine’s former fire station is now a one-hatted bistro and bar (pictured), where wine is dispen...
Victoria gold rushMiners panning for gold in a stream near Beechworth and Yackandandah in northeastern Victoria. The New South Wales gold rush generated an economicslumpin the newly formed colony ofVictoriaas thousands of workers deserted farms and industries to head north to the Bathurst goldfields...
Melbourne was a burgeoning city built on the riches of the 1850sgold rushby the time Australian football first appeared in 1858. As with other areas of British settlement during the 19th century,cricketemerged as the primary summer sport. Concerned about off-season fitness, cricketerThomas Wentwor...