Three weeks ago we shared a fascinating farm find – a historic piece of agricultural machinery that sparked plenty of interest, conversations and memories. Then something wonderful happened. Mary from the Peterborough Print Shop reached out with these words: "You brought back a memory Julie." She kindly shared this incredible vintage advertisement featuring Hugh V. McKay's Australian "Suntyne" Combined Drill and Cultivator. As we explored it further, we uncovered even more of

History Friday - a fascinating farm find ... One of the things I enjoy most about travelling around South Australia is stumbling across unexpected pieces of history. Recently, I spotted this intriguing piece of machinery sitting quietly on a verandah. Thankfully it was under cover and being preserved rather than left out in the weather. Naturally, my curiosity got the better of me, so I decided to find out more. What I discovered was a fascinating connection to Australia's ag

Scattered quietly across parts of the Flinders Ranges are graves like these — simple, weathered, and deeply connected to South Australia’s early history. What draws you in isn’t just their age… it’s the way they were built. Simple, layered stone… carefully placed by hand.