Springton, South Australia
“Springton is a settlement in South Australia. It draws its name from Springs Dairy which was on the site before the town subdivision was surveyed. There is a large hollow red gum tree on the outskirts of the town. This tree was used as the first home in South Australia of Friedrich Herbig when he migrated from Germany in 1855. He married three years later and his first two children were born in the tree before he built a hut nearby in 1860. The tree is known as the Herbig Family Tree” – Wikipedia.org
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In this video, JOM and his partner, Lady Gravel Cyclist, conduct an enjoyable ride that explores the range hills near Springton, and into the flat lands around the town of Sedan, South Australia. Later, the tough pipleline climb is tackled before returning to Springton.
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Sedan, South Australia
“Sedan is a rural town in South Australia. It is located about 100 kilometres east of Adelaide and about 20 kilometres west of the Murray River. It is located on the dry eastern side of the Mount Lofty Ranges. Surrounded by dry-stone walls built by early settlers, the historic town of Sedan is home to many 19th century buildings that are in excellent condition.”
Keyneton, South Australia
“Keyneton is a locality in South Australia. The town is in the Mid Murray Council local government area, 82 kilometres (51 mi) north-east of the state capital, Adelaide. The town was named after English pastoralist Joseph Keynes (related to the Keynes Family), who had settled the area in 1842 and whose descendants still live and farm in the area. It is in the Eden Valley wine region.”
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Dear Jom,
From an aussie, a group of kangaroos is called a “mob” not a “herd”. Love the Australian content from your Christmas trip.
Regards Stuart
Thanks Stuart, complete effup on my part! I have more Aussie content in the hopper to come.