This post will actually come up a little after its formal publication date. I started it, but then got side-tracked.
In my post Can we form a New England history group? wondered about the possibility of forming a group focused on the understanding and promotion of history in the broader New England. This post was triggered in part by LIVING IN THE NORTH, a post by Lynne Sanders-Braithwaite.
I have really been enjoying Lynne's blog. I discovered it through Neil's Google Reader series. In my own little blogging world, Neil is something of a leader. We may not agree with Neil on particular issues, but his innovative approach to blogging as a form of expression influences us all.
Returning to Lynne, her recounting of the experience of Peter Knox struck a real cord. If we cannot count on New England's universities to help record our history and experience, then who can we count on? I think that we have to do it ourselves.
Over on Jock's blog, Jock Laurie as President of the NSW Farmers' Association continues to present a country viewpoint. The blog is worth reading.
NEWCASTLE AU. CITY PHOTOS PLUS HUNTER VALLEY AND BEYOND
Still in Newcastle, Newcastle Green's councillor Michael Osbourne is protesting about the proposals to cut the rail link into central Newcastle.
I am not in a position to comment on all the detail. I can only say as as non-Green outsider that I think that the move would probably be a serious error.
I am short of time, so will finish here. But first a plea.
If you live in the areas I call New England - Hunter Valley to the Queensland border - and want your bog to be included in this weekly review, please let me know!
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