tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3941403832135532085Mon, 07 Oct 2024 05:13:37 +0000CloncurryAustraliaQueenslandOutbackXstrada MineAustralian OutbackDesert ArtMaggi CarstairsCloncurry ShowGold Coast MarathonWest AustraliabirdscolorsBrahmanCloncurry RiverGold CoastGumsLadymaggicRiver CloncurrySurfers Paradisecattlecloudsfloodsmuster roundupBroomeChinamans damDead treesGemfieldsMary Kathleen ParkMiningPaper barkReflectionsSurfersXstrada Teacher Touraussie barbecuecloncurry skieseucalyptusflowersgardenhorsesportraitpumpkinstockpilesunsetswildflowers25 AprilAbrolhos IslandsAll Souls St GabrielsAnzacAnzac 2009Baby birdBarbecueBatsBeautiful peopleBoatingBrahman CattleBuildingsButterfliesCWACalvesCathedral SchoolCattle StationCattle YardChilderChurchCloncurry ArtCloncurry BridgeCloncurry RacesCloncurry SESCloncuryCoastal artCorella RiverCountry Womens AssociationCountry roadsDamDouible LagoonDreams and FantasiesEnjoFacesFire and RescueFiremenFirey SkiesFree BiblesGeological ReferencesGooseHatsHelicoptersHolding yardsHotelIlfracombeInspirationsJeweleryJewelleryLadiesLavenderLinden LeeLionsLions ClubMaggiMagpie GeeseMineMorningMt IsaMt WhaleboneMuseumMuster teamNational ParkNatural BridgeNewmanNormantonOpencut MineOutback ArtOutback HotelOutback RacesOutback SkiesOutback peopleOverflowPeewitPumpkinsQ1 BuildingQuambyQuamby PubRace 2RidersRiverRiver GumsRivergumSESSandy PlantsSchoolSearch and RescueShoreSignpostSovereign IslandsSpinifix CollegeSpringbrookToowoomba GrammarTrainersUniting Church CloncurryVIAWhipsWhite GumYardsaerialafterflood floatersairviewbeansbeetleblossombrimbugcamel ridescamelscopperdogsdollsdragonfliesdrying machineevening skyfishfishingflood watersfrogfrom airfruit batsgoannagoldgrassesgreen desertgreen froghawkshenshervey Bayjack russelllightninglinchlittle birdslizardslocustsmine trucknestlingpeopleperchplants desert liferainsreservoirroadsrocksrocky outcropsroostersandssapphiresschool gardenschoolssea birdsself portraitshaky pawsilkiessilverskiesskysludgesmall dogssmokostablesteamtruckueenslandwild catswooden seatworkbootsफरोगस्माल frogOutback Photographs and Art Images by Marguerite Carstairshttp://outbackart-maggi.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Ladymaggic)Blogger143125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3941403832135532085.post-2058675171022443418Thu, 10 Jun 2010 23:37:00 +00002010-06-11T09:37:21.570+10:00GooseMagpie GeeseThe Magpie Goose, Anseranas semipalmata, is a waterbird species found in coastal northern Australia and savannah in southern New Guinea. It is a unique member of the order Anseriformes, and arranged in a family and genus distinct from all other living waterfowl. The Magpie Goose is a resident breeder in northern Australia and in southern New Guinea. Magpie-geese are unmistakable birds with http://outbackart-maggi.blogspot.com/2010/06/magpie-geese.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ladymaggic)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3941403832135532085.post-744859259919295563Thu, 10 Jun 2010 23:28:00 +00002010-06-11T09:28:24.145+10:00Brahman CattlecattleDouible LagoonstockpileYardsThe Brahman breed originated from Bos indicus cattle originally brought from India. Through centuries of exposure to inadequate food supplies, insect pests, parasites, diseases and the weather extremes of tropical India, the native cattle developed some remarkable adaptations for survival. These are the "sacred cattle of India," and many of the Hindu faith will http://outbackart-maggi.blogspot.com/2010/06/brahman-cattle-at-double-lagoon.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ladymaggic)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3941403832135532085.post-4772082770300643826Mon, 31 May 2010 21:44:00 +00002010-06-01T07:45:18.449+10:00Cattle StationNormanton Working at a cattle Station 31 May 2010 Trip took 3 days..first night at Camilalla Beach, then 45 kms past Bowen and then Ravenshoe and here...2,012 kms distance traveled. Was very exciting. Loved the trip and found the roads and weather excellent. The Toyota drove well..was wonderful trip. Love the property. Its right next to a lagoon and very green and very beautiful. Will do photos http://outbackart-maggi.blogspot.com/2010/06/working-at-cattle-station-at-normanton.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ladymaggic)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3941403832135532085.post-2455822836750066039Sat, 22 May 2010 05:59:00 +00002010-05-22T15:59:22.755+10:00Sarahs Journal Sarahs Journal Cairns Cairns welcomed us with a fantastic stay at Coconut Palms BIG 4 Resort. The kids have had a chance to play with other holiday makers, relax and rest up ahead of the journey accross the Savannah Way towards Darwin. We were able to take the kids on the Sky Rail and Kuranda Scenic Rail. I really enjoyed http://outbackart-maggi.blogspot.com/2010/05/sarah-is-running-around-australia.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ladymaggic)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3941403832135532085.post-6406911565045999404Thu, 01 Apr 2010 06:20:00 +00002010-04-01T16:20:56.010+10:00Cloncurry is an Outback town developed by the Mine XstradaPhotos by Maggi Carstairs 2009http://Travel-maggi.blogspot.comMake an on-line slide show at www.OneTrueMedia.comhttp://outbackart-maggi.blogspot.com/2010/04/cloncurry-queensland-australia.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ladymaggic)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3941403832135532085.post-7626256076129496718Tue, 30 Mar 2010 03:20:00 +00002010-08-13T08:36:22.922+10:00CloncurryOutback Town of Cloncurry AC_VHost_Embed(31790,300,400,'',1,1, 715558, 0,1,0,'93a595572f1629a9929b3bb79537d415',9); Cloncurry is a town situated in north west Queensland, Australia, 770 kilometres west of the city of Townsville via the Flinders Highway. The town lies adjacent to the Cloncurry River. It is the administrative centre of the Cloncurry Shire. At the 2006 census, the town had a http://outbackart-maggi.blogspot.com/2010/03/cloncurry-queensland.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ladymaggic)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3941403832135532085.post-3242599557147781925Mon, 04 Jan 2010 05:49:00 +00002010-01-05T08:52:35.082+10:00IlfracombeMaggi CarstairsMuseumQueensland var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E")); try { var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker("UA-770280-8"); pageTracker._setDomainName(".blogspot.com"); pageTracker._trackPageview(); } catch(err) {} http://www.ebrochures.com/http://outbackart-maggi.blogspot.com/2010/01/mile-of-machines-at-ilfracombe.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ladymaggic)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3941403832135532085.post-3005665582718211961Sat, 19 Dec 2009 22:28:00 +00002010-01-05T08:56:57.183+10:00Cattle Yard var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? 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"https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E")); try { var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker("UA-770280-9"); pageTracker._trackPageview(); } catch(err) {} The calves are separated from the Mothers for treatment.They get http://outbackart-maggi.blogspot.com/2009/12/calves-in-holding-pens.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ladymaggic)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3941403832135532085.post-8455951900297905251Sat, 19 Dec 2009 22:03:00 +00002009-12-20T08:03:50.127+10:00aussie barbecue The barbecue was a sheet of iron over bricks, here housed under tin. In this case, the sheet was propped up with wood, which also burnt. Twigs and wood are arranged in the fireplace and lit using grass. The day was hot, and everything around was bone dry so the fire caught easily, and soon was roaring merrilly away. Sliced onions were cooked first. It fascinates me how the Aussie barbecue http://outbackart-maggi.blogspot.com/2009/12/aussie-style-barbecue.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ladymaggic)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3941403832135532085.post-36628716177814453Sat, 19 Dec 2009 21:33:00 +00002009-12-20T08:20:00.457+10:00aussie barbecuelinchsmokoIt was very hot and dusty. The Chef was very efficient in preparing the fire and setting everything up. It started looking great....but when he poured oil over the onions and potatoes, the result was fiery. Flames went everywhere. This, the final presentation was eaten by the hungry workers. I promised them that if ever I was invited to photograph a muster again, I would cook their lunch. &http://outbackart-maggi.blogspot.com/2009/12/outback-barbecue.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ladymaggic)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3941403832135532085.post-1640047577133176351Sat, 19 Dec 2009 21:25:00 +00002009-12-20T08:19:10.081+10:00Australian OutbackChilderMaggi Carstairsmuster roundupMuster teamteam   http://outbackart-maggi.blogspot.com/2009/12/muster-team-going-to-start-round-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ladymaggic)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3941403832135532085.post-679956670230203419Sat, 19 Dec 2009 21:21:00 +00002009-12-20T08:29:24.161+10:00BrahmanHolding yards The Cattle wander 3,500 acres and at Muster Time, three times a year, are rounded up by the team and kept in Holding yards, until processed. The Brahman (named for the sacred cow of Hinduism) or Brahma is a breed of Zebu cattle (Bos primigenius indicus), later exported from India to the rest of the world. The main breed was the Kankrej, called Guzerat in Brazil. Also used were the Nelore or http://outbackart-maggi.blogspot.com/2009/12/cattle-in-holding-yard.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ladymaggic)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3941403832135532085.post-3154650448494441956Sat, 19 Dec 2009 21:15:00 +00002009-12-20T08:14:16.674+10:00BrahmancattleMaggi Carstairsmuster roundup The American Brahman has a distinct large hump over the top of the shoulder and neck, and a loose flap of skin (dewlap) hanging from the neck. Their ears are larger than Bos taurus breeds. Bulls weigh 1,600 to 2,200 pounds (800 to 1,100 kg) and cows weigh 1,000 to 1,400 pounds (500 to 700 kg). At birth, calves weigh 60 to 65 pounds (30 to 33 kg). American Brahmans are known as a docile, http://outbackart-maggi.blogspot.com/2009/12/brahman-cattle.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ladymaggic)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3941403832135532085.post-1788978652338478819Tue, 20 Oct 2009 02:21:00 +00002009-10-20T12:21:59.634+10:00Outback Outback Art Show This was the Art Show at Blackhall in 2005 All the Paintings by Maggi Carstairs are in Private Collections. http://outbackart-maggi.blogspot.com/2009/10/outback-art-by-ladymaggic.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ladymaggic)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3941403832135532085.post-5900673102935219518Tue, 20 Oct 2009 02:16:00 +00002009-10-20T12:16:46.136+10:00AustraliaAustralian OutbackGemfieldsMiningSapphire Mining Queensland Willows Gemfields is about a 45 minute drive west of Emerald along the Capricorn Highway. The Gemfields area is known for having unusually coloured sapphires. Fossicking in the Gemfields is easy with equipment hire available, you can even get your fossicking license in Anakie. Willows Gemfields has caravan park accommodation and also offers walk-in-mine tours and a http://outbackart-maggi.blogspot.com/2009/10/sapphire-mining-at-gemfields-queensland_20.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ladymaggic)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3941403832135532085.post-8869080882991332049Tue, 20 Oct 2009 02:00:00 +00002009-10-20T12:09:38.202+10:00Australian OutbackMiningMt WhaleboneNewmanWest Australia Newman is 1186km north of Perth or 458km south of Port Hedland and is the largest town in the hospitable East Pilbara region of Australias North West. Built by Mount Newman Mining Company during 1967-69, and originally named Mount Newman town, it has evolved into a popular stopover destination for exploring the impressive beauty of Karijini National Park and the Hamersley Gorges. Until the http://outbackart-maggi.blogspot.com/2009/10/mt-whale-bone-newman-west-australia.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ladymaggic)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3941403832135532085.post-7041554072608156767Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:34:00 +00002009-10-17T06:34:54.235+10:00Australian OutbackGemfieldsQueenslandsapphiresSapphire Mining. I spent a week searching sapphires at Gemfields and Emerald in the far North of Queensland in sweltering heat. I found no sapphires, but I experienced a wonderful comradeship with the people who live and love this area. Sapphire Mining Queenslandhttp://outbackart-maggi.blogspot.com/2009/10/sapphire-mining-at-gemfields-queensland.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ladymaggic)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3941403832135532085.post-8623917644964137063Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:32:00 +00002009-10-17T06:32:20.966+10:00Australian OutbackBroomeMaggi CarstairsOutbackportraitI drove 3,000 kms along Highway 1 from Broome to Perth. It took 6 days of driving in over 50 degree heat in January...Australia's Hot Summer. Outback Australiahttp://outbackart-maggi.blogspot.com/2009/10/broome-to-perth-by-motorvan.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ladymaggic)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3941403832135532085.post-7876976560642741473Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:29:00 +00002009-10-17T06:29:46.578+10:00BroomeOutbackWest AustraliaBroome West Australia Broomehttp://outbackart-maggi.blogspot.com/2009/10/broome-west-australia.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ladymaggic)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3941403832135532085.post-2264944118848248862Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:27:00 +00002009-10-17T06:27:58.563+10:00Abrolhos IslandsWest AustraliaAbrolhos Island is off the Coast of Geraldton in West Australia It is accessible by air and by boat. Abrolhos Islandshttp://outbackart-maggi.blogspot.com/2009/10/abrolhos-island-west-australia.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ladymaggic)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3941403832135532085.post-1597115265962500492Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:24:00 +00002009-10-17T06:25:17.590+10:00West AustraliawildflowersKangaroo Paw and other wildflowers Wildflowers of West Australiahttp://outbackart-maggi.blogspot.com/2009/10/wildflowers-of-west-australia.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ladymaggic)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3941403832135532085.post-8686342636451532170Fri, 04 Sep 2009 23:54:00 +00002009-09-06T11:42:30.182+10:00Coastal artGold Coasthervey BayLadymaggicQueensland Coastal Art has now begun. http://coastalart-maggi.blogspot.com/ You are invited to follow Coastal Art and be a part of the New Site Maggi will be based at Hervey Bay and Maryborough until the end of January. Stay posted to keep abreast with Coastal Art and photos from this wonderful location where the whales stay and play. Add yourself to be a follower. Add your link and share this Coastal http://outbackart-maggi.blogspot.com/2009/09/coastal-art-maggi.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ladymaggic)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3941403832135532085.post-5994698296772354369Sun, 12 Jul 2009 01:49:00 +00002009-07-12T12:19:49.242+10:00Gold CoastSovereign IslandsSurfers ParadiseueenslandLuxury Homes in the Gold CoastMaybe you can rent one from $714 - $1,1220 a night, or maybe suggest an Exchange Home.I am sure the owners would love a week in Cloncurry in my Government Cement clad Home with views of the Railway. It would be a real change of scenery.....for me.http://www.stayz.com.au/30044http://www.thesovereignislands.com/Maybe you would like to buy a Holiday Home if you are http://outbackart-maggi.blogspot.com/2009/07/properties-on-gold-coast.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ladymaggic)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3941403832135532085.post-6562495946240943309Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:39:00 +00002009-07-12T11:47:08.352+10:00National ParkNatural BridgeQueenslandSpringbrookNatural Bridge, Springbrook National Park is a most unusual geological feature created over millions of years by water tumbling through the roof of a basalt cave. Natural Bridge is home to an amazing colony of glow-worms, whose lights can be seen only after sunset. Lookouts and lush rainforest also grace this World Heritage-listed haven, making it one of the most popular parks in Australia.he http://outbackart-maggi.blogspot.com/2009/07/springbok-national-park-and-natural.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ladymaggic)1