Eumundi Markets

Eumundi Markets are only open on a Wednesday and a Sunday, and as Yasmine was leaving on the Saturday, Wednesday was the day we had to go. Amazing place,busy busy, so much to see,try and buy. We spent a good few hours here once Yasmine had managed to find something for lunch after we browsed the aisles as Brian and Rory had gone off on their own to give us time to check out girl stuff. We headed home once the rain started to come down pretty heavy. I had to park the car a long way from the markets so headed off to bring it down before collecting the rest of the family who were sheltering under some large trees out of the rain. The markets are only open until 1.00pm. We had a good time purchasing some gorgeous soaps, one of which I gave to Angela for her belated birthday and Yasmine bought a lovely spearmint one, which I have to get her some more when I go back to get my new Aussie Soles jandals.

 

Rory with his huge Pretzel

Whale Watching

Another of the highlights was the day we went Whale Watching, Rory had no idea where we were going as we had not told him, all he knew was he had to be up early in the morning as we had to be somewhere very special. The day dawned and was stunning blue clear skies and the sea was calm. We were worried as we had, had wet weather and rough seas so I was very worried when I booked that the day we chose would be same - however it could not have been better. We left from Mooloolaba at 9.00am so we had to get through the peak work hour traffic hence leaving in plenty of time to get there. We had a super morning seeing many mother whales with their calves. We had one pair in particular who stayed around our boat. It was very special and probably something we won't do again.

 

 

Ginger Factory

We met up with Vicky, Olivia and Jamie at the Ginger Factory which was great. Yasmine,Rory and Jamie went on the boat ride, and they along with Olivia did the train ride.We never went on them as we have done them before. We had a nice coffee and the kids had lunch which was nice for them to be together. It was a beautiful day.

 

 

Yasmine and Rory Arrive

Well actually this is behind as Yasmine and Rory are now back home in Christchurch. However we all had a wonderful time, doing lots, seeing lots - well is that not what holidays are all about. While Yasmine was here for a week we did things that Yasmine wanted to see or do. We went to the Big Pineapple and Queensland Zoo, while at the zoo we saw the late Steve Irwin's dad - Bob, he has pulled away from Australia Zoo and is heavily involved with the Qld Zoo which is only about a 5min drive from the house where we are still house sitting. We also went to the Ginger factory at Yandina where Rory held a 5year old croc along with Jamie our other grandson age 10. Rory and Jamie had a wonderful time together. (Jamie lives here in Qld). We also went to the Eumundi markets which we will go to again I think next time just Yasmine and I as you need virtually to spend the day there, we left as it was starting to rain, however we did manage to have a good look around. We also went Whale Watching, the day was fantastic, and we saw Whales and calves. All we wanted to do was see a whale and we sure did. With Yasmine's week over we took her to the airport where Rory said bye to mum for a week while he had a holiday with us. Having Jamie with us made it easier on Rory - NO TEARS when mum left. Both Rory and I flew back to Christchurch a week later with Nana having Shingles appear the week they arrived, it was very painful and uncomfortable.

Yasmine and Rory Arriving through customs here in Brisbane.

Visitors Arriving On Sunday

Last post for tonight, however thought I would just let you know that Yasmine and Rory arrive on Sunday 18th. Yasmine staying for a week and Rory staying for 2 weeks. I will bring Rory home on 30th September. I am back for a short time only so if I don't get to see everyone I will ring you. More photos naturally after their arrival.

Last Plants

Orchid Flower - this was stunning

Vireya

Unknown??

A Few Plants

A few plants that are growing in the garden, the first photo is of the amazing Bouganvillia that is growing at the gate near the beginning of the long driveway.

A Huge Bomeliad Plant

Flower Stem Of The Bromeliad

Gumnuts

Magnolia

More Pics Of The Pooches

Photo's below are of Scout, she is the younger of the two and very lively. Chases a ball until she can hardly breath anymore she would run until she drops so we just have to stop.

 

 

 

Kiko Enjoying Her Brush

 

 

Scout, Kiko and Kimba and Two Fighting Fish

We have a few animals to care for while we are here, Scout and Kiko are Shitzu Maltese dogs, they are very funny and very friendly - best thing is they do not shed their hair so no mess. We also have an old moggy a real mongrel of a cat who looks dreadful but is friendly enough she does NOT come inside and won't let us brush her. We let her do her own thing and if she come to us then that's fine otherwise she keeps her distance. Fish are a breeze feed them and that's it - lol. The dogs love their walks and just adore being brushed.

 

 

 

Kiko Gets Into Mischief - who said I have been burying a bone!!!!!!!!!

 

Two Fighting Fish - Red & Blue
Separated in their tank by a glass wall or all hell will break lose.

 

History Of Woombye

Following the discovery of gold at Gympie in 1867, the Government built a road connecting Brisbane to Gympie. It was completed in October 1868 and by November, Cobb & Co coaches were carrying passengers, mail, goods and gold between Brisbane and Gympie. Ten staging depots were established along the route, where horses and fodder were kept. One of these depots was 'Middle Camp', half way between Brisbane and Gympie. Here Cobb & Co built the only accommodation for passengers along its route, and the inn and its surrounding buildings soon became known as Cobb's Camp Hotel. In 1877, Karl Stumpf was granted a licence to sell liquor there. In 1880 the Brisbane to Gympie Road had become almost untrafficable and the alluvial gold in Gympie was almost played out, so Cobb & Co withdrew their coach services.In 1881, Frederick Schubert took charge of the hotel, and purchased 160 acres of land, which included all Cobb & Co's land and buildings and is the area on which the township of Woombye now stands. He built a store and a butcher's shop.
In the 1880s, the Court House was built near the police station. The existing name "Cobb's Camp" was considered unsuitable by the Government as there were already many places of that name. So the name Woombye was chosen, after the myrtle tree which grew locally.
The town was surveyed in 1890 and in 1891 the railway from Landsborough to Yandina was opened. From 1891 to 1914, Woombye became the rail centre to which Buderim farmers carted all their fruit and produce to rail to the markets, until the Buderim tramway connected Buderim and Palmwoods.In 1894, Woombye State School was erected to replace the provisional school.In 1895, Thomas Bartholomew built a sawmill near the railway yards and it operated until 1965. Equally important, in 1895, Thomas Davey grew the first pineapples commercially in Woombye. Other growers quickly followed him and by 1903, there were 120 acres of pineapples in the district.In 1897, Thomas McClintock set up a blacksmith's shop in the police stables after the staff had been transferred to Nambour. In 1898, the Church of England church and the first Woombye School of Arts building were erected. Also John Tytherleigh established a branch store in Woombye, which operated until 1965. In 1900, the Methodist church was built, Louis Willersdorf built the first bakery in Woombye. Frederick Schubert built the Criterion Hotel on the corner above the railway yards where it still stands, and the Maroochy Pastoral, Agricultural, Horticultural and Industrial Society was formed and the first Show was held in Woombye on 3 June 1900. The bakery is still going strong today and has an outdoor cafe, at all times during the week and weekend the bakery is buzzing. The house that we are looking after we think may be one of the original farm homes, we are going to go to the local library in main street to see if we can find anything out. Update from the home owner on this property:

The older part of our house was a farmer's cottage built around 1900. It features in historical photos of Woombye around that time. So possibly after Cobb and Co. We have survey maps showing the house and associated farm covered about 5 acres which have been subdivided since the early 1970s.

Thomas Bartholomew Sawmilling

Woombye A Small Hinterland Town

12th September 2016:

Woombye is a town located on the Sunshine Coast hinterland in Queensland, Australia, approximately 100 kilometres north of the Brisbane CBD. The name is derived from words from the local Aboriginal language - a place (wumbai) of black snake, or (wambai) black myrtle or axe handle made from black myrtle. The small township of Woombye is surrounded by what were once pineapple farms, which today are acreage properties and gated communities. Woombye is home to one of the longest established soccer clubs on the Sunshine Coast, the Woombye Snakes. Woombye is also the location of an Australian tourist icon The Big Pineapple.Woombye is accessible by Translink trains and buses. The town is centered on its railway station on the North Coast railway line with numerous rail services departing for Brisbane daily.

  

Woombye War Memorial and Memorial Park,The Woombye War Memorial was unveiled on 18 June 1925.

One of Woombye's history-inspired murals painted by local

artist, (Woombye butchers mural)

Main Street Woombye