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Flowering Plum Tree - Announcing Spring

October 11th 2010 11:22

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A Flowering Plum Tree ... Bursting with blossom ...

The Flowering Plum Tree is a deciduous, ornamental tree which flowers in Spring.

It is a hardy tree which grows in most parts of Australia.

This spectacular Flowering Plum Tree was photographed in Omeo, Victoria, Australia.

**'Be cheerful'**

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Eucaluptus Tree - A New Chum on the Road

October 10th 2010 11:57

Some Trees are young ...

This young eucalyptus tree is growing on the side of the road between Norseman and Coolgardie, Western Australia.

What will life hold for this youngster?

Eucalyptus trees are one of Australia's native trees and nearly all of them are evergreen. They belong to a diverse genus of flowering trees and can take the form of a low shrub or very large tree.

Eucalyptus leaves are covered with oil glands. The copious oils produced are an important feature of this genus.

(Wikipedia)

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A Tree of Many Seasons

October 10th 2010 08:22

Some trees are old ...

While wandering around Stuart Park Reserve, Broken Hill, my attention was captured by this beautiful old tree. What stories it could tell.

Of interest too, is a plaque next to the tree which was unveiled in 1988 on the occasion of the re-enactment of the Historic Afghan Cameleers Trek, and in recognition of the outstanding contribution by the Afghan Community to the development of inland Australia.

In 1884 a rich vein of silver was discovered at Broken Hill. Mining commenced and more rich veins of silver were discovered. Broken Hill became known as the Silver City and its population exploded.

The Line of Lode in Broken Hill is the richest deposit of silver, lead and zinc in the world.

As a result of all its wealth Broken Hill boasts many beautiful buildings which were built in the late 19th century.

**'May we all grow old gracefully - and be wise'**

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