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Our first stop today was the Katherine school of the air. It is the worlds largest classroom. The kids on cattle stations, farms, overseas, fishing villages north of Darwin and kids traveling around Australia for more than 6 months use Katherine School of the Air. We didn't get to see a lesson because it is school holidays but the guide told us some stories about some lessons. We watched a DVD about school of the air and saw a map which pinpointed where each kid lived. It was interesting to know what it would be like to be educated in the outback. After the school of the air we went to the local museum. In the museum we watched a video about the 1998 Katherine floods. The water level rose 20 metres. In the aviation hanger there was an old royal flying doctor service plane. There was also plenty of information on the telegraph line from Darwin to Adelaide. At the museum we had the best mango smoothies and scones for afternoon tea! Next stop was the Springvale Homestead the oldest homestead in the NT. We were told stories about the history. It was built in 1887 and managed by Alfred Giles who tried to bring cattle and sheep to the area from South Australia but they all died because it was too hot and they were also killed by the long spear grass. In one of the trees, there were 2 tawny frog mouth owls. We have really enjoyed visiting Katherine. Mum is slow cooking lamb shanks for dinner-from The Margaret River.
Jack
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Aunty Sara What a great entry Jack. So glad u got to visit school of the air. Did u watch origin last night? So glad laras in tamworth. Didnt want to hear her rave about qld winning. The photos you post are great. Its freezing down here so enjoy the heat for as long as u can. Give issy a kiss for me. Speak soon. Xxxxx
Dorothy Tanner Hi Jack, Enjoyed reading your comments on the visit to the “Katherine School of the Air”, that you were able to watch a DVD, with the Guide giving information on the programmes. Homesteads, have always been a fascination to me, all that land, so far away from cities etc., seems like a wonderful environment for a child to learn the freedom of living! Trust you enjoyed the “Mums slow cooked lamb shanks”!! Oh , how fortunate to see those "tawny frog mouth owls”, what a treat. Sun is shining, still cloudy, little Roy & I got up to run earlier, however, it was raining, decided to check emails, catch up with you guys then get our run in. We both got “drowned” Thursday - Roy was not too happy!! Love to all D & R XXXXOOOO