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[smalltownwonderlandau]

BATHURST

WHAT IS BATHURST KNOWN FOR?

Ironically, this normally beautiful and peaceful little country town is known for car racing. Every year, the famous Liqui - Moly 12 Hour car race takes place on Mount Panorama and this usually quiet town suddenly becomes as crowded as  Sydney. Of Course, car racing isn’t Bathurst’s only claim to fame, Bathurst has a long rich history with gold mining, the first gold ever discovered in Australia was discovered in Bathurst, the gold rush which took place between the 1850′s and the 1870′s transformed this small provincial town into a major regional centre.

GETTING THERE AND AWAY

AIR Bathurst has a small regional airport. Pelican Airlines do daily direct flights from Sydney to Bathurst, however this is the most expensive way to travel to Bathurst from Sydney. Pelican Airlines Operates direct flight Between Sydney Airport Terminal T2 and Bathurst with two return flights per day Monday To Friday and 1 return flight on Sunday.

CAR Car is the easiest and most convenient way to get to and from Bathurst.

TRAIN The “Bathurst Bullet” train service link Sydney with Bathurst daily.Daily NSW Trainlink Services from Sydney To Lithgow with coach connections to Bathurst are also avaliable. Bathurst Bullet The Bathurst Bullet departs Bathurst Station at 7:35AM and returns earlier in the afternoon, departing Sydney at 3:05PM and arriving in Bathurst at 6:47PM. There are variations to this schedule on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays to allow for existing Indian Pacific and Intercity services. 

GETTING AROUND

The easiest way to get around Bathurst is by car, While Uber does exist, it can be difficult at times to get one as they are not as common as they are in big cities like Sydney and Melbourne. Bathurst Taxis are another option if you do not have a car but you will have to call for them as taxi’s are not something that you will see frequently whilst walking around Bathurst. There is a Bus company in Bathurst, Bathurst Buslines check the website for more information and for bus routes.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

OPENING HOURS Most businesses in Bathurst are closed on Sundays. Cafes typically open at 7:00AM and close at 3:00PM while restaurants tend to open and close a bit later than this typically around 5:00PM to 9:00PM. Shops usually open at 10:00Am and close at 5:00PM. On or around public holidays such as Christmas and New Year, you can expect most businesses to be closed.

ROAD SAFETY Kangaroos are abundant in Bathurst, unfortunately, that also means that the chance of a collision with one whilst driving is higher than it is in Sydney particularly at night. Drive extra cautiously, especially around areas like Mount Panorama and further out away from the CBD.

PLACES TO STAY

HOTELS

The Victoria  Locally owned and operated, this newly refurbished hotel is the ultimate hub for food, drink, arts, music, events and accomodation. There is a pub which serves craft beer, local wine, cocktails and tasty pub food. Dogs are allowed in this hotel. Facilities: Bar Family Rooms Free Wifi Restaurant Shared Bathroom Location: 3 Keppel St Bathurst, NSW 2795, Australia Phone: 0263315777 Email: hello@thevictoriabathurst.com.au Website: thevictoriabathurst.com.au

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Littomore Hotels And Suites  Located only a 2 minute walk to the CBD of Bathurst, Littomore Hotels And Suites is the only Motel in Bathurst that does not have a main road or major highway running past its front door. Off street parking is provided and there is a salt water pool. Facilities: On Site Parking Swimming Pool Location: 19 Charlotte St, Bathurst NSW Phone: 0263312211 Email: bathurst@littomoresuites.com.au Website: littomoresuites.com.au

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Mantra  The Mantra Bathurst Hotel, is extremely close to Bathurst’s CBD and the second closest to Mount Panorama. Most of the 50 newly refurbished room have a new plush top king bed and ample parking is provided. A free continental breakfast is included and there is also a spa, sauna and swimming pool. Facilities: Bar Coach Parking Continental Breakfast Family Rooms Free Wifi Function Rooms Laundry Facilities On Site Parking Sauna Spa Swimming Pool Location: 344 Stewart St, Bathurst NSW 2795, Australia Phone: 0263321800 Email: reception@mantrabathurst.com.au Website: www.mantrabathurst.com.au

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Rydges Mount Panorama  Located on the iconic Mount Panorama race circuit, all rooms have a spectacular view of Mount Panorama and if you’re lucky, you will see large groups of Kangaroos. There are 131 rooms, all come with spa baths and balconies. There is a pool and a restaurant which has a buffet breakfast as well as on site parking. Facilities: 24 Hour Reception Air Conditioning/Heating Free Wifi Grocery Delivery Service Gym Kitchen Laundry Facilities On Site Parking Restaurant  Room Service Swimming Pool Location: 1 Conrod Straight, Bathurst NSW 2795, Australia Phone: 61263381888 Email: reservations_rydgesbathurst@evt.com Website: rydges.com

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MOTELS

Gold Panner Motor Inn  If you are looking for affordable accomodation, great country hospitality this newly refurbished motel is the place to stay. Located only 10 minutes from the Bathurst CBD, the Gold Panner Motor Inn has 34 ground floor rooms with secure parking right at your door. A free continental buffet breakfast is included, there is also a BBQ area, a children’s playground and a swimming pool Facilities: Continental Breakfast Family Rooms Free Wifi On Site Parking Swimming Pool Location: 260 Sydney Rd, Kelso NSW 2795, Australia Phone: 0263314444 Email: goldpannermotorinn@bigpond.com Website: bathurstgoldpannermotorinn.com.au

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Panorama Bathurst  This Motel with its 70 rooms is the largest motel in Bathurst . It is conveniently located near the  Bathurst CBD and there is a swimming pool, a restaurant and bar  and off street parking. Facilities: Bar Family Rooms Free Wifi On Site Parking Restaurant  Swimming Pool Location: 51 Durham St, Bathurst, New South Wales 2795 Australia Phone: 0263312666 Email: reservations@panoramabathurst.com.au Website: panoramabathurst.com.au

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PLACES TO EAT

ANNIE’S OLD FASHIONED ICE CREAM PARLOUR This Ice Cream parlour, all of which is made in house, looks like something out of the 1950′s with its pink walls, booths, duke boxes and vintage posters of Elvis Presley and Marilyn Monroe. The most popular flavour is Sofala Gold, but all of the flavours are good. Cuisine: Ice Cream Opening Hours Monday To Wednesday: 9:00AM - 5:30PM Thursday To Friday: 9:00AM - 9:00PM Saturday: 10:00AM - 9:00PM Sunday: 11:00AM - 5:30PM Location: 82/26 George St, Bathurst NSW 2795 Phone: 0263318088 Website: anniesicecream.com.au

CHURCH BAR Located in a former Anglican School House, this bar serves the best woodfired pizzas in town as well as variety of alcoholic beverages. The Church Bar is extremely popular and you will need a booking if you plan to go on a Friday or the Weekend. Cuisine: Pizza Opening Hours: 12:00PM - Late Location: Church Bar I Ribbon Gang Lane, Bathurst NSW 2795 Phone: 0263342300 Email: churchbar@bigpond.com Website: churchbar.com.au

First two photos from Church Bar + Woodfired Pizza on Facebook

DOGWOOD BX This American themed restaurant serves everything you would expect to find a true American diner such as buffalo wings, mac n cheese, southern fried chicken and more. Cuisine: American Opening Hours Monday To Tuesday: Closed Wednesday To Thursday: 5:00PM - 8:30PM Friday To Saturday: 5:00PM - 9:00PM Sunday: 12:00PM - 5:00PM Location: 87 Keppel St, Bathurst NSW 2795 Phone: 0263312410 Website: dogwoodbx.com.au

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EL GUAPO CANTINA A classic Tex - Mex restaurant, El Guapo Cantina also have a restaurant in Neutral Bay. Cuisine: Mexican Opening Hours Lunch: 12:00AM - 3:00PM - Closed Monday And Tuesday Dinner: 5:00PM - 9:00PM - Closed Monday Location: 49 Keppel St, Bathurst NSW 2795 Phone: 1300548276 Website: elguapo.com.au

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PICCOLO’S ON WILLIAM Serves the best coffee in town as well as juices and smoothies. They also do an all day breakfast as well as other delicious meals. The cakes are to die for, they are made by a local woman who delivers them fresh to the cafe daily. Cuisine: Cafe Opening Hours: 7:00AM - 3:00PM Location: 4/40 William St, Bathurst NSW 2795, Australia Phone: 0263319955 Website: piccolosonwilliam.com.au

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SWEET CARAMEL This cafe and patisserie serves both Thai Food and desserts such as cakes and waffles. They also do a high tea which is $45.00 per person. Cuisine: Thai And Dessert Opening Hours: 9:00AM - 3:00PM  - Closed Mondays Location: 185 George St, Bathurst NSW, Australia Phone: 0263310535 Email: vanilla.bean@bigpond.com

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SHOPPING

BAKE, TABLE AND TEA This cute little kitchenware shop also has a cafe which serves coffee and cake and small meals. Opening Hours Monday To Friday: 8:00AM - 5:30PM Saturday: 8:00AM - 3:30PM Sunday: Closed Location: 76, George St, Bathurst NSW 2795 Phone: 0263245422 Email: cu@baketableandtea.com.au Website: baketableandtea.com.au

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DEJORJA & CO Dejorja & Co consists of three businesses under one roof, Dejorja Boutique & Homewares which sells beautiful clothing and homewares, Florence Grace Floristry and The Crows Nest Cafe which uses fresh produce. There is a little farm with chickens out the back near the cafe courtyard. Opening Hours Monday To Friday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM Saturday: 9:00AM - 2:00PM Sunday: 10:00AM - 2:00PM Location: 37 Keppel St, Bathurst NSW 2795 Phone: 0263315554 Email: dejorjaboutique@yahoo.com

All but the last photo from Dejorja on Facebook

ECLECTIC COLOUR This small family run store sells a variety of unique gifts, homewares and furniture. Some items are new while some a second hand and will only be available once so if you see something you like thats second hand, make sure to grab it before it goes. Opening Hours Monday To Thursday: 10:00AM - 4:00PM Friday To Saturday: 10:00AM - 2:00PM Sunday: Closed Location: 57 Keppel St, Bathurst NSW 2795 Email: eclectic.colour57@gmail.com Website: eclecticcolour.com

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ENID’S EMPORIUM Enid’s Emporium is a teddy bear and giftware shop with a focus on toys and other items for children and babies. Opening Hours Monday To Friday: 9:30AM - 5:00PM Saturday: 9:30AM - 2:00PM Sunday: Closed Location: 43 Keppel Street, Bathurst NSW 2795 Phone: 0263316818 Email: enidsemporium@gmail.com Website: enidsemporium.com

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GORGEOUSNESS HOME A boutique homeware store which also sells clothes, shoes and accessories. Opening Hours Monday To Friday: 10:00AM - 5:00PM Saturday To Sunday: 10:00AM - 2:30PM Location: 116 - 120 William St, Bathurst NSW, 2795 Phone: 0263323474 Email: bronaberley@bigpond.com Website: gorgeousnesshome.com.au

GORGEOUSNESS BOUTIQUE A clothing boutique and sister store to Gorgeousness Home Opening Hours Monday To Friday: 10:00AM - 5:00PM Saturday To Sunday: 10:00AM - 2:30PM Location: 124 William St, Bathurst NSW 2795 Phone: 0263326333 Email: bronaberley@bigpond.com Website: gorgeousnessboutique.com.au

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LOVE DAPHNE Love Daphne is a small vintage boutique that sells clothing inspired by the 1940′s and 1950′s. Opening Hours Moday To Friday: 10:00AM - 5:00PM Saturday: 10:00AM - 2:00PM Sunday: Closed Location: 105 George St, Bathurst NSW Phone: 0263316703 Email: sales@lovedaphneretro.com Website: lovedaphne.com.au

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THINGS TO DO

ABERCROMBIE KARST CONSERVATION RESERVE There is much to see in the Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve, most notably Abercrombie Caves which boasts the largest national arch in the southern hemisphere as well as several other grand and richly decorated caves. You can spend the night at the campground or the cosy cabins at Arch Cottage. Dont miss Mount Gray walking track where you can see historical relics of an old gold mining community from the 1880′s or the Grove Creek Falls. Note the price below is for self guided tours only. The guided tours cost more, call the park for prices. Admission: Adult: $20.00 Opening Hours Thursday To Monday: 9:00AM - 4:00PM Tuesday To Wednesday: Closed Location: Cave Rd Abercrombie River, Bathurst NSW 2795 Phone: 1300072757

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ABERCROMBIE HOUSE This heritage treasure which doubles a private home for the Morgan family is open to the public to explore and provides guided tours. The 50 room Scottish - baronial mansion built in the 1870′s contains exhibitions, displays, collections, grounds and gardens, outbuildings and property walks around 18 hectares. When the house was built in the 1870′s it was owned by the Stewart Family who were Bathurst pioneers, in 1968 the house was purchased by Rex Morgan  and restoration work has taken place ever since. Concerts, themed days and high tea days take place throughout the year. Admission Adult: $15.00 Concession: $10.00 Child Under 14: $5.00 Infants: Free Opening Hours Monday To Tuesday: Closed Wednesday To Friday: 10:00AM - 4:00PM Saturday To Sunday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM Location: 311 Ophir Rd, Bathurst NSW Phone: 0263314929 Email: abercrombiehouse@bigpond.com.au Website: abercrombiehouse.com.au

AUSTRALIAN FOSSIL & MINERAL MUSEUM Housed in an 1876 former public school is the Australian Fossil & Mineral Museum, home to the internationally renowned Somerville collection, the lifetime work of Warren Somerville. The collection contains more than 5,000 of some of the rarest and most exquisite mineral crystals and fossils from around the world. The main exhibition is the Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton.  Admission Adult: $15.00 Concession: $10.00 Child Under 12: $7.00 Infant: Free Opening Hours Thursday To Tuesday: 9:00AM - 4:30PM Wednesday: Closed Location: 224 Howick St, Bathurst NSW 2795 Phone: 0263382860 Email: museumbookings@bathurst.nsw.gov.au

BATHURST GOLDFIELDS Bathurst has a long history with gold mining, the first gold to be discovered in Australia was found in Bathurst in 1823 by James McBrien. Bathurst Goldfields on Mount Panorama provides public tours during school holidays which allow you to try gold panning, see a blacksmith at work and explore the outdoor museum. Bathurst Goldfields also offer accomodation and a souvenir shop. Admission Adult: $20.00 Child Under 12: $10.00 Child Under 5: Free Opening Hours Tours Only Run During School Holidays Monday To Friday: 1:00PM - 3:00PM Saturday To Sunday: Closed Souvenir Shop: Location: 428 Conrod Straight, Mount Panorama, Bathurst NSW 2795 Phone: 0263322022 Website: bathurstgoldfields.com.au

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BATHURST REGIONAL ART GALLERY (BRAG) Bathurst Regional Art Gallery’s exhibition program includes surveys of local artists, like Mandurrama based Mandy Martin and Hill End based Luke Sciberras. BRAG’s permanent collection of over 2,000 works is valued in excess of $11million. BRAG also has touring exhibitions such as AGNSW’s Brett Whiteley: West Of The Divide, Jam Factory’s Glass and Wiradjuri artist Johnathan Jones’ guwiinyguliya yirgabiyi ngay. Admission: Free Opening Hours Monday: Closed Tuesday To Saturday: 10:00AM - 5:00PM Sunday: 11:00AM - 2:00PM Location: 70 - 78 Keppel St, Bathurst NSW Phone: 0263336555 Email: brag@bathurst.nsw.gov.au Website: bathurstart.com.au

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MOUNT PANORAMA Mount Panorama Racing Circuit is Bathurst’s main attraction, famous worldwide for hosting several major events on the Australian and International motor sporting calendar. When there are no motor sporting events taking place, you are able to drive around the circuit, be aware that the road is a public road and as such the New South Wales road rules apply. There are camera’s along the circuit and police regularly patrol the circuit. Admission: Free Opening Hours Monday To Friday: 8:30AM - 4:45PM Saturday To Sunday: Closed Location: Mountain Straight, Mount Panorama, Bathurst NSW 2795 Phone: 0263336100 Website: mount-panorama.com.au

Photos from Mount Panorama Circuit on Facebook

EVENTS

RELIANCE BANK ROYAL BATHURST SHOW Long regarded at the best Royal Show west of Sydney, the Reliance Bank Royal Bathurst Show is run by the Bathurst Agricultural, Horticultural and Pastoral Association and has seen an average annual attendance of more than 20,000 people. Things to see and do include market stalls, food trucks, rides and amusements, face painting as well as shows and competitions. Month: April Admission Adult: $28.00 Concession: $21.00 Child Under 16: $14.00 Child Under 6: Free Location: Kendall Av, Bathurst NSW 2795 Phone: 0263313175 Email: admin@bathurstshow.com.au Website: bathurstshow.com.au

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BATHURST WINTER FESTIVAL Each Year, the locals of Bathurst welcome and embrace the icy cold winter with the Bathurst Winter Festival. There is much to do and see such as skating around the McDonald’s Bathurst Ice Rink, browsing the bustling markets, having a ride on the giant ferris wheel and jamming to live music in the Winter Playground. Be sure to also check out the building illuminations, Kaleidoscope mirror maze and the Asteroids multi - player illumination game. There are also feature events such as foodie events, movie afternoons, days filled with kids entertainment, accessibility day and even a day for pets. Month: July Admission: Free Opening Hours: 9:00AM - 9:00PM Location: 160 Russell St, Bathurst NSW 2795 Phone: 0263336111 Website: bathurstwinterfestival.com.au

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SPRING SPECTACULAR Like the Winter festival but for spring, the Spring Spectacular features market stalls and displays, live music and open gardens. Month: October Admission: Free Opening Hours: 9:30AM - 5:00PM Location: Bathurst, NSW 2795 Phone: 0499049299 Email: springspec@bathurstgardenclub.org.au Website: bathurstgardenclub.org.au

Photos from The Bathurst Gardeners’ Club Spring Spectacular on Facebook

BATHURST OUTDOOR EXPO AND CHRISTMAS MARKETS Bathurst’s Outdoor Expo And Christmas Markets is an annual event which has been running for over 20 years. Held at the Bathurst Showground, there is something here to please everyone, three beautiful pavilions are packed with stalls selling a variety of things such as jewellery, home wares, gift wares, toys, books, crafts, beauty products, clothing and more. Outside is a variety of food and market stalls, entertainment and children’s rides. Month: November Admission Adults: $5.00 Child Under 10: Free Opening Hours: 9:00AM - 4:00PM Location: Bathurst Showground, Bathurst NSW 2795 Phone: 0407489634 Website: bathurstbiggestexpo.com

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ABERCROMBIE HOUSE HIGH TEA Enjoy tasting plates filled with scrumptious savoury and sweet treats and sip tea or coffee while elegant live classical Celtic harp music plays in the background. The main rooms and gardens are open to explore so be sure to check them out once you’ve filled yourself to the brim with pastries and sweets. Month: January April May June July September October December Admission Adult: $55.00 Senior: $50.00 Child Under 14: $40.00 Opening Hours Sunday: 2:30PM - 4:30PM Location: 311 Ophir Rd, Bathurst NSW Phone: 0263314929 Email: abercrombiehouse@bigpond.com.au Website: abercrombiehouse.com.au

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LIQUI - MOLY BATHURST 12 HOUR By far, Bathurst most famous annual event is the Liqui - Moly  Bathurst 12 Hour car race that take place on Mount Panorama, where the world’s best GT3 teams and drivers race around the circuit to the finish line. Month: February Admission: Check Website Location: Mountain Straight, Mount Panorama, Bathurst NSW 2795 Email: administrator@bathurst12hour.com.au Website: bathurst12hour.com.au

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RIVERSIDE MARKETS Small but quaint markets that has a range of stalls selling unique handicraft items such as clothing, accessories, candles and beauty products, home wares and more. The Lions Club BBQ offer drinks and hot food and there is a kids playground. Month: Monthly Event Admission: Free Opening Hours: 9:00AM - 1:00PM Location: Lions Club Dr, Kelso Bathurst NSW 2795 Phone: 0263371203 Email: riversidemarketsbx@gmail.com

[etteette]

I just finished painting this new display card yesterday for Aaron Rossner's special figurine project which is now only available at my lil shop Toutoune Gallery on 998 Bathurst St. in Toronto, ON. *Blessed*

Aaron Rossner (also known as @wingnut_toys on instagram) is an avid toy collector, an amazing artist and tinkerer who lives in Victoria, BC. I haven't had the pleasure of meeting him in person yet, but I've been a fan from afar for many years.

Check out his instagram feed and visit Toutoune Gallery too to view some photographs of the figurines from this project. They are so fabulous! Every single one is so precious. Aaron is a master at recyling funny bits of wood, which you will surely notice if you view any of the figurines this painting is based off of.

Will share more about this project in the following posts. : o )

The image above was painted with acrylic-gouaches on watercolour paper. (A mix of Holbein Acryla Gouache, Turner Design Gouache and Turner Acryl-Gouache)

Prints of this image will be available as 5x7 postcards very soon and will be purchasable at the store and in my webshop as soon as I get them back from the printers.

[wildwren]

Jack x Belle // Rated M // Post-Canon

After Jack is secretly removed from Port Victory and forced into exile, Belle has no choice but to move on with her life as best she can. But Jack has never stopped trying to return, and he’s about to get his chance.

Jack thinks about her sometimes. When the light first touches his face (usually). When his mind teeters at the edge of a dim, cluttered sleep (almost always). He thinks about her when he measures quinine powder, mixing it into liquor in precise, rationed doses. When he cleans and sharpens his surgical tools, even though they get little use.  He thinks about the way she wanted him to cut her open with a knife.   Sometimes it’s the only thing he can think about — the red stain of her blood coating his hands. He’s certain the soldiers must be able to see it on him — see it dripping from his sleeves like a curse, like a spiritual plague. Then he remembers he’s a rational man.  Jack thinks about the way she wanted him.  Belle is alive, or at least she was, last time Jack saw her. That was approximately 193 days ago. He can’t trust the tally to be exact. 

Chapter One (5.1k): Bathurst // The Women's Ward

Jack gets a lucky break. Back in Port Victory, Belle visits Fagin.

Chapter Two (5.5k): Fever // The Decree

Jacks becomes a patient. Belle's actions have unexpected consequences.

[workingclasshistory]

On this day, 21 May 1830, 11 prisoners detained in the British Norfolk Island prison colony in the Pacific Ocean escaped. They seized provisions and wine, then stole a whale boat which had been brought by a visiting botanist. The escapees then sailed to nearby Phillip Island, where they still more provisions as well as pistols. They then sailed south. According to the Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal, the next day there was bad weather "with a very heavy sea, and there is very little doubt that they all perished". But no bodies or wreckage was ever found, so it is possible the men made their escape. Norfolk Island was the most notorious prisoner in the English-speaking world, described variously as "hell on earth" and a "machine for extinguishing hope". Due to the remote nature of the islands, they were supposed to be used for the most dangerous and incorrigible criminals in the British Empire. But in reality most of the prisoners were workers from English industrial towns, the vast majority of whom had been convicted of non-violent property offences. And some convicts, like James McGivern, who was convicted of "buggering a cow" chose to be transported, because although he insisted he was "innocent of the offence… [he] pleaded guilty as [he] did not wish to remain at home". More information, sources and map: https://stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/7859/Norfolk-Island-escape Pictured: an illustration of convicts on the island https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=630051095834776&set=a.602588028581083&type=3

[toutounegallery]

Recent images of the shop, Toutoune Gallery, at 998 Bathurst St. Toronto, Ontario.

Masks required to visit! (There are free surgical and N95 masks at the door if you need)

Hours are : noon to 6pm, Wednesday through Sunday unless otherwise noted.

Come visit! : o )

[grandmaster-anne]

31 January 2023 The Countess of Wessex, Patron, Addington Fund, visited Smerrill Dairy Farm, the Bathurst Estate, Kemble, Cirencester, and was received by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Gloucestershire (Mr Edward Gillespie). 📸: Gloucestershire Root Fruit & Grain Society

[dystini]

Indycar Driver Lore

Indycar Driver Lore Masterlist

Alexander Michael Rossi

Birthdate: Sept. 25, 1991 Hometown: Nevada City, California Residence: Indianapolis Height/Weight: 6’1”/154lbs

Rookie Year: 2016

Team: Arrow McLaren

Follow him on: Instagram Twitter

Career Stats

2016: Andretti Herta Autosport w/ Curb-Agajanian - 11th Overall 2017: Andretti Herta Autosport w/ Curb-Agajanian - 7th Overall 2018: Andretti Autosport - 2nd Overall 2019: Andretti Autosport - 3rd Overall 2020: Andretti Autosport - 9th Overall 2021: Andretti Autosport - 10th Overall 2022: Andretti Autosport - 9th Overall 2023: Arrow McLaren - 9th Overall

Podcast: Off Track with Hinch and Rossi

Ask Off Track Twitter

Off Track with Hinch and Rossi on YouTube

IMSA 2014 DeltaWing Racing Cars – Daytona 24 2019 Acura Team Penske – Daytona 24, Sebring 2020 Acura Team Penske – Daytona 24, Petite Le Mans, Sebring 2021 Konica Minolta Acura – won Daytona 24, Sebring, Watkin’s Glen, Petite Le Mans 2022 Konica Minolta Acura – Daytona 24 2024 Pfaff Motorsports – Daytona 24

2018 Baja 1000 2nd in class 2019 Baja 1000 mechanical problems 2021 Baja 1000 Class 7 victory 2019 Supercars Bathurst 1000 18th

-Co-Hosts a popular podcast with fellow driver James Hinchcliffe called “Off Track with Hinch & Rossi” -Competed in Season 30 of CBS’ “The Amazing Race” with fellow driver Conor Daly as his teammate. The duo appeared in every episode. -A music lover, he enjoys everything from alternative rock to country music. -Enjoys skiing, dirt bikes, wakeboarding, cooking, and cryptocurrency. Recently obtained his private pilot license. His favorite city is Lake Tahoe, California. -When unable to enjoy the great outdoors, you can find him fawning over his bourbon collection, hanging with his two dogs or binge-watching TV shows with his fiancée, Kelly. -doesn't eat breakfast -Makes good bacon -Mint choc ice cream -will only run when chased, prefers to swim -Obsessively researches things he is interested it (smoking meats, pool chemicals) -Has a pilot's licence (small aircraft) -Tattoos: heartbeat on inside left forearm near elbow. Unknown on ankle -Co-owns a plane with Ed Carpenter -Prefers to be called Alex -has a ‘candy closet’ in his basement, which is exactly what it sounds like. -lived with James Hinchcliffe when he first came to Indianapolis (as did Conor Daly at the same time)

Iconic/memorable moments

INSIDE THE RACE: Alexander Rossi // Road America INDYCAR 101 // ALEXANDER ROSSI Alexander Rossi shares his "Rossi's Risotto" recipe | IndyCar | Motorsports on NBC A Winning Strategy: Inside Alexander Rossi's Indy 500 Win! - Motor Trend Presents Alexander Rossi explains his Indycar journey and transition from Formula One Outside the Line: Alexander Rossi 7 Things with Alexander Rossi NAPA KNOW HOW Blooper Reel with Alexander Rossi Alexander Rossi + Avalanche HONDA PACE CAR // COLTON HERTA AND ALEXANDER ROSSI Alexander Rossi and Juan Pablo Montoya messing around with Tony Kanaan | 2022 Indy 500 Group Photo Breakout Room Highlights with Scott Dixon, Tony Kanaan, and Alexander Rossi Andretti IndyCar Drivers Test Their Pit Stop Skills | #AllAndretti | Indy 500 IndyCar's Alexander Rossi and Conor Daly on their The Amazing Race experience Conor Daly's epic reaction to Alexander Rossi vs Santino Ferrucci! Conor Daly & Alexander Rossi Visit Space Camp Doug and Drivers: Alexander Rossi Doug and Drivers, season 2: Alexander Rossi Alex's Aliens Butt Chugging Sunlight Guess the song Tiny Cars with James – Alexander Rossi Giving milk to Alexander Rossi James Hinchcliffe and Alexander Rossi: sharing a car at Daytona 24 Don’t touch the cones!!! How tall are McLaren drivers? Arrow McLaren: Red Flag Green Flag

Arrow McLaren: Red Flag Green Flag Again Measuring noses Alex making faces Which driver smells the best??? Wakeboarding Alex and Felix put up a tent Nashville Cowboy hat shopping Indianapolis Motor Speedway Fair Imitate Famous Landmarks Phone Flip - Drivers in the Paddock Part 1 Part 2 Driver Superlatives Part 1 Part 2 Trying Different candy part 1 part 2 Holiday Tree Blindfolded Challenge Holiday Family phototshoot Behind the Scenes Baking Challenge: Part 1 Baking Challenge: Part 2

Alex’s Creed obsession Rainy day activities Spill your guts game Intro Part 1 Part 2 Off Track with Hinch and Rossi – The Papaya One Area Codes Our cinnamon rolls Alex has a Pickleball court Go-to Karaoke song

Long Beach Runoff

Alex is known as the grumpy one, rarely smiling (so rare that it became a meme of sorts on social media of to comment when he did in 2022). This may be changing in 2023 with a change to McLaren after six years at Andretti. New season, new team, new Alex? Time will tell. He still isn't the most social of people, preferring people people (friends and family) over people (everyone else). He has a soft spot for child fans, often going out of his way to interact with them.

His conservative upbringing shows on occasion, particularly on his podcast where he and good friend James Hinchcliffe discuss the latest racing news and whatever else comes into their heads. The number of times James has said "No, Alex. We've talked about this." when Alex says something that could be considered concerning for a rational person to say (often related to those conservative views he was raised with) is numerous. Much credit to Mr. Hinchcliffe for having the patience to educate his friend.

Alex extensively researches (perhaps obsessively) what catches his interest, be it smoking meats, the PH of his pool, or weird flavored soda cocktails. He is generous to his closest friends, recently planning a "not Bachelor party" weekend for a friend. He is something of perfectionist and a (self-admitted) clean freak. He enjoys betting on sporting events, although now must do his betting through friends as he allowed James to parental lock the betting app on his phone.

Fanfic Lore

Good friends with James Hinchcliffe, James Hinchcliffe and Marco Andretti. The four could be considered a 'band of brothers'

Often paired with one of the others of the band.

Paired with teammate Pato O'Ward

[patrickkyle]

Happy publication date to my new one from @breakdownpress, BABY. Visit your local comic retailer and demand BABY! BABY! BABY!!! TORONTO: This Friday April 28th at @toutoune.gallery - Join @joebaskervillekessler and I for a duo book launch and exhibition of art at Toutoune Gallery (@toutoune.gallery 998 Bathurst) starting at 7:30 pm. Art will be up through the weekend. Joe will be launching his fantastic new book from @nyrcomics The Gull Yettin. Sunday, April 28th - Snag a copy of BABY from The Beguiling's 2nd floor booth at @torontocomics between 1:30 and 2:30 and I'll be there to sign it. so THIS is what it's like being born!!!

[houseofbrat]

I think I saw someone mention a week or two ago that Sophie, The Countess of Wessex, had only done one engagement in January.

Not accurate.

She did 10 engagements in January 2023.

18 Jan: received Minister of State for Development and Africa

19 Jan: visited Connaught Junior School, Manor Way, Bagshot

19 Jan: visited Heatherwood Hospital, London Road, Ascot

19 Jan: meeting with Shooting Star Children's Hospices

19 Jan: Meeting for Disability Initiative

26 Jan: received Lord Benyon, the Minister of State for Biosecurity, Marine and Rural Affairs

26 Jan: received the Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Prime Minister's Special Representative on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict)

31 Jan: visited Smerrill Dairy Farm, the Bathurst Estate

31 Jan: visited Cirencester Housing for Young People

31 Jan: visited Cirencester Signpost, Ashcroft Church

[scotianostra]

The explorer Alexander Gordon Laing was born on December 27th 1794 in Edinburgh.

While some Scottish explorers’ exploits are engraved on the national psyche, such as David Livingstone and Mungo Park, others like Alexander Gordon Laing have long since slipped into near obscurity. Yet he achieved that most coveted of prizes, Laing managed from here to Timbuktu located in the West African nation of Mali on the southern edge of Sahara Desert.

Gordon Laing, as he became known,was the son of school professor William Laing who initially educated his son personally. Alexander joined the military and rose through ranks, being part of York Light Infantry Volunteers since 1811, 2nd West India Regiment since 1815 and Royal African Colonial Corps since 1822 where he reached the rank of Captain. During those years he managed to visit much of Africa where he took part in several armed conflicts against slavers. HAs well as the military campaigns Laing had an interest in geography, managing to find and map the source of river Rokel and relatively precisely ascertain the source of river Niger. In 1824 he was promoted to the Africa-only rank of Major, which he carried during many months of Ashanti War in the modern day Ghana.

In 1825 he managed to secure the permission for finding the source of river Niger and finding the route to the city of Timbuktu. His journey came with the blessing of the Famous British explorer Joseph Banks, and Henry, 3rd Earl Bathurst who then commanded the British colonies in the Africa.

Laing was instructed to explore the hydrography of the Niger basin. His journey began on 16 July 1825, two days after he married Emma Warrington, daughter of the British consul in Tripoli. He traveled across the Sahara, reached the settlements of Ghadames and In Salah. During the last leg of the journey across desert of Tanezrouft his party became attacked by the group of Tuareg raiders, during which he wrote that he received over 20 wounds. In the end, he managed to reach city of Timbuktu on August 18 1826, barely alive and with only one hand. He never left the city even though he planned to return home according to his letters. Modern historians presume he was murdered on the night of 26 September.

[msbarrows]

Did walk #73 today. Went out shopping, down to Queen Street West from Spadina to just west of Bathurst. Happily went to a couple of stores I have not visited in literal decades (and was very happy to find still existed) - Arton Beads, where I picked up some beads to replace some on the neckline of a blouse I have, plus a couple of cords to restring some necklaces, and Romni Wools, where I picked up the above shown cotton yarn to crochet into a scarf, in theory (more about that under the cut). Sadly my wool allergy precluded me picking up most of the really cool yarns they had, though I greatly enjoyed walking around the store admiring all the pretty yarns.

After that I headed back to North York, stopped in at a Wendy's for lunch (think it's been over a decade since I last had a frosty) and then popped into a Loblaws to pick up some odds and ends (mostly snacks). And then back to the nephew's place. All told I think the round trip and roaming around ate up about four hours time.

Since I'm currently sitting for hours at a time scanning photos, which takes quite a few seconds per photo to do, I figured I should do something I've been thinking of for a while, and try doing a simple crochet project again, since I can probably do several stitches per scan (and in the past I've crocheted entire baby blankets in repeated tiny spurts like that). A colourful scarf seemed a decent option - just row after identical row of single stitches, probably, or if I feel more ambitious I suppose I could do doubles or triples and chains to make a fillet pattern of some kind. I was tentatively thinking of doing a "colour of the sky" inspired scarf, if I could find small inexpensive skeins in enough colours, but decided that was probably a bit ambitious for a first project back.

I eventually settled on this really nice variegated cotton yarn to work with. I also bought two sizes of hooks, since I'm not sure which will work better with this yarn; iirc the larger hook will work better if I want a looser stitch (which I do), but the smaller hook may be closer to the correct size to use with this particular yarn, since it's quite thin. We'll see what happens when I try starting off the scarf tomorrow.

I haven't worked with a twisted skein of yarn like this before; taking one of the two apart and winding it into a ball was a nightmarish sequence of repeated gigantic tangles that had to be carefully picked apart enough to wind up more yarn. I think I should try and find an online tutorial on how to handle them before I try balling up the second. Yes, that is the cardstock backing from one of the needles I'm using to wind the wool onto :)

Not at all sure how long a scarf this'll make, since I haven't crocheted in years and have lost all sense of amounts. I will be very happy if these two large skeins are enough to approach 4th Doctor scarf lengths, and I figure if I severely underbought and it's much shorter than expected, I can give it a twist and join the ends for an infinity scarf. I'm mostly expecting something between those two extremes.

[marcowalker148]

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[etteette]

I guess I haven’t posted about this yet (on tumblr) but last year on October 8th, 2021, I opened a gallery/shop in Toronto, at 998 Bathurst st. 

Toutoune Gallery

Come visit if you can!

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[toutounegallery]

New Toutoune Gallery Blog's First Post!!!

Hello all : o )

Thank you for joining me here! If you are familiar with Toutoune Gallery, you may have already visited the space at 998 Bathurst St, in Toronto, Canada. If you haven't had the chance yet, maybe you've come across the website www.toutounegallery.com or the instagram account @toutoune.gallery and have been a fan from afar!

Toutoune Gallery first opened to the public on October 8th, 2021! Wow! It's hard for me to believe it sometimes... Time flies as they say.

To introduce myself a bit, my name is Ginette Lapalme and I'm an artist who has been living and working in Toronto since 2005. I graduated from the Illustration program at OCAD in 2009 and have been active in the Toronto independent art scene ever since.

I have always made work in a variety of forms and mediums, including but not limited to: zines, comics, stickers, sculptures, arts & crafts, ceramics, animation, paintings and drawings... For a time I helped curate a portion of TCAF from 2009-2019 called the Woweezonk Browsery with my best friends Patrick Kyle and Chris Kuzma <3 and I also previously worked for Page & Panel TCAF Shop (2014-2017) and the Beguiling Comic Shop (2017-2021).

Toutoune Gallery is the culmination of my artistic career as well as my passions for collecting, all made possible by my experiences working in comic book retail, almost two decades of self-employment as a art-object maker as well as my time with the Toronto Comic and Arts Festival.

Anyway! All that to say thank you for joining me here. This blog will be a space for me to share some works and images from Toutoune on a more regular basis. I will still keep up with the shop's instagram account too but I needed a place where I could rant a bit more and not be so annoyed by the algorithm lol.