The Safety Beach noticeboard near the beach is a special kind of sign for tourists and anyone who wishes to know the origins of the Safety Beach area on Port Phillip Bay.
The information about William Buckley is especially fascinating.
Unlike many white people in the early days, he adapted to the Aboriginal people in Australia, lived amongst them, and adopted their skills!
From convict to humanitarian!
He arrived a rogue
He wandered the wilderness
He became saintly
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7 comments:
it's been my experience that most real humanatarians have had a rough start
and a bit of scoundrel in them
He lived quite a life! Very interesting sign!
I always stop and read signs like this. drives some people nuts, when I do!
Is this the one that was once known as Shark Bay?
Fascinating post- I like the colourful sails that draw you into the safety sign. And as someone who lives in Manchester and Cheshire I was interested to learn about a former resident!
Chrissy from Manchester: a photo a day at Mancunian Wave
I find these signs very interesting. Nice pictures!
Great history of someone who was way ahead of his time.
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