I'm officially graduating! Now won't you raise a glass with me?
Shame the postmark turned out blurry.
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
150th Anniversary of Burke and Wills (03.08.2010)
Two explorers who hoped to be the first Europeans to cross Australia from the south to the north had passed away during the expedition and were hailed as heroes of Melbourne. Memorials were erected at various places in memorial of their brave adventures.
I couldn't find any postcards of Burke and Wills and went with horse-riding instead.
I like how the cancellation looked it is like part of the postcard than it does a cancellation stamp.
Christmas Island Frigatebird WWF (17.08.2010)
Native to Christmas Island, these birds are one of the rarest in Australia and are critically endangered. They are related to pelicans (the pouch is quite a giveaway) and they do not walk. How unique is that? Most birds waddle, at least. There are four other species in the frigatebird family besides the Christmas Island Frigatebird.
Centenary of the Girl Guides (31.08.2010)
I remember back in high school I joined the Girl Guides following my sister's footsteps (also to save money from buying a new set of uniform had I joined St Johns or something else, haha!) and besides forming friendships with fellow Girl Guides from schools all over we also have an alliance with Scouts as our founders are related, them being Lord Baden Powell and Lady Olave Powell.
Lady Olave Powell
