Obelisk guessing comp
Submitted: Sunday, Dec 09, 2018 at 11:28
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equinox
Hey there,
Came across this a few days ago.
Anybody know where it is?
Obelisk
Im on the road about to have breaky at Cocklebiddy.
I'll answer if I can at
Caiguna, Balladonia,
Norseman,
Hyden etc...
Cheers
Alan
Reply By: Idler Chris - Monday, Dec 10, 2018 at 13:48
Monday, Dec 10, 2018 at 13:48
Thanks for that Alan. Several years ago I attempted to travel the railway line east from Zanthus. When I got to
Deakin I had used more fuel than expected due to the wet conditions so had to bail out and go south to
Eucla. You have now given me a good reason when I am next travelling
home (Melb) from
Perth I will go north from
Eucla and find that obelisk and then head east to
Ooldea and see if the big heap of wood delivered for the railway joining centenary ceremony is still there or if some vandal has burnt it.
Cheers,
Chris
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Follow Up By: equinox - Monday, Dec 10, 2018 at 14:14
Monday, Dec 10, 2018 at 14:14
No worries Chris.
Great part of the country.
I was really impressed with Loongana too - heaps of spur lines, artefacts, diggings - might go back there at some stage - the Anketell Line is of interest too - it must be the oldest track/road in the area (before the rail), I need to do more research.
Cheers
Alan
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Follow Up By: Idler Chris - Monday, Dec 10, 2018 at 16:39
Monday, Dec 10, 2018 at 16:39
This was the water I mentioned.
10 k north of Zanthus towards Cundeelee 12 Nov 14
Had to
camp up for 4 days waiting for this to go down.
Vehicle at Zanthus 4 days later with plenty of mud still to come.
That was a fun trip. As we have said in other posts, use your experience and common sense and you eventually come safely out the other side.
An interesting aside was that while I was camped up I was in contact with the Kalgoorlie Police, when I eventually got to Zanthus they instructed me to go south to the Eyre Hwy. My experience and common sense told me to go east along the railway line because the track was much stonier and more used and less likely to be boggy. They were not impressed when I rang them from
Deakin to say I was OK and now heading south to
Eucla. You have got to love experience.
Cheers,
Chris
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Follow Up By: Member - Stephen L (Clare SA) - Monday, Dec 10, 2018 at 19:27
Monday, Dec 10, 2018 at 19:27
Gee Chris, I would have thought you have had a shave for the selfie.
Seasons Greetings
Stephen and Fiona
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Follow Up By: Member - johnat - Monday, Dec 10, 2018 at 21:13
Monday, Dec 10, 2018 at 21:13
Why bother wit the shave? Wouldn't have made too much difference!
Shaving is a vastly overrated occupation!
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Follow Up By: Member - Stephen L (Clare SA) - Monday, Dec 10, 2018 at 21:53
Monday, Dec 10, 2018 at 21:53
Hi
John
That’s why I have had a beard for over 45 years.....lol
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