A brief interlude between rain and hail in the Queensland hinterland.
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Kangaroo Alert
We were driving along the hinterland roads in Queensland. It sounds remote, but we were only about 2 hours from Brisbane. The bushes at the roadside shimmied and Peter braked, calling out – quick get out your camera. He and Sandra watched while I snapped a few images of the marsupial.
Brisbane Municipal Swimming Baths founded 1889
Australian swimmers have trained here for more than a century. Olympians, almost champions and recreational swimmers. The municipal baths were opened by the mayor of Brisbane, James Hipwood. A Brisbane history website reports that the city’s residents welcomed refreshing swim or shower. The pool was filled and drained daily.
