Category: Dryland Irrigation

Where the crow flies backwards

by maximos62, posted in Aboriginal, Australia, Dryland Irrigation, environment, geography, history, indigenous

S.S. Nile on the bed of the Darling River south of Bourke, NSW, during a drought. The image was taken by the journalist C. E. W. Bean for the Sydney Morning Herald, circa 1909, (Australian National Maritime Museum on The Commons, object no. 00017014). This isn't a long post just a footnote about the Darling … Continue reading Where the crow flies backwards

Cubbie: An Uncle’s Tale

by maximos62, posted in Australia, Dryland Irrigation, environment, geography, National Party, Politics

This is a story from Ronni Salt, @MsVeruca on Twitter. I've restructured it a little and added some supporting links, articles and active graphics. “Back home at the farm,” she said, “uncle called and regaled us with a yarn about Cubbie Station, the largest private water holder in the southern hemisphere.” The gist of his story … Continue reading Cubbie: An Uncle’s Tale