Australian History

[StoneTheCrows]

Be back on in the morning

Think Gold

 

[Deepseeker]

James McGill, 2nd in Command at Eureka Stockade and in charge of organizing the Sentry System.

 

[StoneTheCrows]

Yep Deepseeker your up

 

[Deepseeker]

Born in Ireland, I was transported to Australia for stealing. I spent time in Kilmore Gaol in Victoria. I was know as a carpenter and built many of the fences in the surrounding area.

 

[Manpa]

John (Red) Kelly, Ned Kelly's dad.

 

[Deepseeker]

Well done Manpa, back to you

 

[Manpa]

Thanks Deepseeker

What is my name, I am an island that was controversial in the 90s.

 

[Deepseeker]

hindmarsh island

 

[Manpa]

Quickie, all yours Deepseeker

 

[Deepseeker]

Who am I? I commanded a Foreign Warship which took onboard Two score Melbournians,
and then sailed away to continue raiding. My actions caused outrage from my enemy's Government, and from Many in the Colony of Victoria.

 

[user 4386]

Captain James Waddell on the Confederate ship Shenandoah during the American civil war.

 

[Deepseeker]

Well done goldierocks, over to you

 

[user 4386]

What Australian River was named after a person whose son-in-law and grandson were both Nobel prize winners?

 

[Manpa]

Charles Todd, the Todd River in Alice Springs and his son in law and grandson are WH and WL Bragg.

 

[user 4386]

Too easy! Or too clever. Over to you.....

And of course his wife was Lady Alice Todd, after whom Alice Springs is named.

We have a water colour done by WH Bragg in our lounge (family worked with him)

 

[Manpa]

Neither Goldirocks, just research. Back with a question shortly.

 

[Manpa]

Can you name this famous corner?

 

[Manpa]

Here's another shot, famous for its chocolate shop.

 

[StoneTheCrows]

The Beehive

 

[Manpa]

STC, correct, obviously you like chocolate layful: Beehive Corner, Cnr King William and Rundle Mall Adelaide.

Over to you