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Friday Photos….

These are a rose called Pierre de Ronstard, a climber that I have planted on the poles of my clothes line.  Taken early one morning after it had rained, and I have not fiddled with the colours.  They are truly gorgeous.

Last week, while having my car serviced in Ballarat, I had several hours to kill, and amongst other things I went to the Art Gallery.  I had forgotten that the Eureka flag was on display there, I had never seen the real thing before, so I took a couple of photos – not sure if I should have done so, but there the only sign I could see was one which said no tripod photography was allowed – nothing about using a little hand held digital.  For non-Australians, do have a look at the link which explains the history of this 1854 flag, and its significance to many organisations.  Looking at its tattered remains, I thought about the needlewomen who would have made it.  I doubt that they could have guessed it would become such a revered icon.

The flag is now kept under glass in a darkened room to preserve the cloth.

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