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Poor Nerrigundah

Almost three years ago, I posted a series of images from a little village called Nerrigundah and put them into an Album. The village was built following a gold rush here in 1861. In 1866 while holding up the whole town and making a gold robbery, a gang of bushrangers killed a local policeman here. This is the memorial to him (click on the PiP to read the story) .

Sadly, the vast bushfires of late 2019-early 2020 almost destroyed Nerrigundah entirely. Many of the locals sheltered in the Fire Shed (the green building at right) and only a handful of houses survived. The base around the memorial has been replaced, but the historic shops and other buildings have all gone - this was taken from about the same angle as the PiP.

I had intended to post this on a Friday, but it really doesn't feel right for HFF....

For the next few days I shall be almost entirely offline due to other commitments (all good). Best wishes all, especially to Andy for your ongoing recovery.

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16 comments

©UdoSm said:

Thanks for the tragic history of this place...
3 years ago

Malik Raoulda said:

Admirablement rendue avec une impressionnante histoire.. Bonne chance durant votre absence et passez un agréable weekend salutaire.
3 years ago ( translate )

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Interesting info and picture; like the PiP too George.
Sunny and healthy weekend.
3 years ago

William Sutherland said:

Outstanding pair and info! Stay well!

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3 years ago

Ulrich John said:

That’s very interesting, George ! One more time !
3 years ago

Amelia said:

Well at least the memorial still stands, George.
3 years ago

slgwv said:

Sorry to hear this--and we sure can relate! Wildfires are a global issue now. The joke around here is that fire season is now Jan 1 thru Dec 31.
3 years ago

Pam J replied to slgwv:

OUR TORNADO SEASON HAS MORPHED INTO THAT TIMELINE TOO !
3 years ago

Pam J said:

AN AMAZING STORY GEORGE ! ALSO COLD HAVE COME OUT OF THE WILD WEST TOO!
3 years ago

Gillian Everett said:

Interesting story, George
3 years ago

Rosalyn Hilborne said:

A sad story George The poor policeman and then the devastating fires in recent times are a real tragedy. Your PiP is very evocative of the past.

Have a good new week.
3 years ago

╰☆☆June☆☆╮ said:

★彡 Good work.
Have a lovely new week, and stay safe and well. 彡★
3 years ago

Simone Maurel said:

très interessant;prenez soin de vous
3 years ago ( translate )

Fred Fouarge said:

wat een slagveld in de achtergrond--interessante info george !
3 years ago ( translate )

just"jj" said:

Completely understand and appreciate your reticence, George.
2 years ago ( translate )