Tuesday, Jun 22, 2004 at 18:30
Ahhh, a northerner!. Our
places were primarilly to the south of the highway, although Brinard and Etta Plains north of the Creek were once part of the family too way back when.
As an interesting point, when you cross the Flinders Highway you are crossing a watershed. Waters to the north flow to the gulf, to the south, believe it or not, Lake Eyre. You will not find Yellowbelly to the north of the highway.
You are close with the spelling, it's "Beentha". You should enjoy the Saxby Roundup, it's a classic bush knee's up that's been going as long as I can remember (early 60's) and as far as I know has escaped commercialisation like the
Birdsville Races and so forth, although it's a quite a few years since I went.
Be carefull, that plains country gets in your veins!
Ask your Uncle if the name Magoffin means anything to him.
Regds
Bill
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