Darwin

Past Finders celebrated 150 years since the Darwin Stone corral was built in 1874 by Nippy Steel and James Smith. The Galpon was built 20 years after that in 1894.

On Saturday 23rd November, 21 children and five adults enjoyed a field trip to Darwin Settlement, to learn and explore the rich history Darwin has to offer. 

Sandra talked to the group about Charles Darwin's (naturalist and geologist) visit in 1833 and 1834. The Boca Wall was built in 1849.  In 1859 there was a big move from Hope Place to Darwin where there was a stone causeway, shearing shed, church, doctor's house, the original managers house, and the double house (Peale & Commerson).

Sandra and Eileen had photographs to show the group of many more buildings that accommodated 185 people before the big move to Goose Green in 1922, due to overcrowding and a lack of water.

Eileen showcased some interesting objects which they found while building their log cabin on the other side of the creek, where the original shearing shed was built.

Afterwards we proceeded to Darwin Lodge for a scrumptious lunch - thank you to Renato and Team (Stanley Services Ltd).

The group also enjoyed a bit of beachcombing and found lots of treasures, before heading off to visit some of the 1982 Memorials. 

Thank you to Darwin Lodge, Eileen Davies, Carole Goss, Martin Pole-Evans and Sherilee Thomas for all your help, very much appreciated as always.