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16 hours ago

Thanks to FOCIS member John Eddy, who gave our members attending our General Meeting last Saturday an excellent talk on the history and environment of Phillip Island's Scenic Estate Reserve. Despite the cold, wet day, 11 members turned out for the informative meeting and happy gathering after it. Members are always welcome at our convivial quarterly meetings and we always have great speakers. Non-members also welcome. Photo shows l-r: Peter Brookes, John Eddy and Graeme Clauscen (FOCIS President). ... See MoreSee Less

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I designed the application today to go to Fed Uni and do a Bachelor of Arts, including history, literature and writing. I,m looking forward to doing this if I get in. THANKS GUYS FOR KEEPING ME UP TO DATE. Lin S

3 days ago

It might have been blustery and showery and the thermometer never got over 12 degrees, but that didn't stop the FOCIS stalwarts coming out to the FOCIS working bee for 8 a.m. today. Thanks to John for vacuuming all carpets in Amess House, Terry and Robyn for cleaning out the scullery, Coolgardie safe and Rogers Cottage dormitory, and Christine for sweeping through the house, dusting, and cleaning the Volunteers' kitchen. Shown huddled over a cuppa in Rogers cottage kitchen: Terry, John and Robyn. No, the fire was not going! ... See MoreSee Less

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Hi from Lin Starke

1 week ago

Coming up next Saturday November 9: FOCIS General Meeting. Starts 1.30 p.m. at the function room, Churchill Island Visitor Centre. Our speaker will be Friends of Scenic Estate Reserve (FOSER) co-ordinator John Eddy who is extremely knowledgeable about the botany of this plant-rich reserve which is diagonally opposite Churchill Island's south western coast and also shares borders with the Churchill Island Marine National Park. The SER which is opposite Forrest Caves and has wonderful walking trails, has over 100 species of indigenous land plants (not including mosses and lichens, of which there are also many species) and has a most fascinating history. In fact, it's amazing that anything has survived there! All welcome. No need to RSVP, just turn up! Photo by John Eddy shows the boardwalk through the Poa grasslands at SER with Swamp Paperbark and Moonahs in the background. Feel free to Share this post with your friends! ... See MoreSee Less

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1 week ago

FOCIS secretary Christine got a lovely surprise yesterday when she found long-term FOCIS members John and Diane Baird visiting the island. Here they are on the cafe veranda enjoying the magnificent view. Churchill Island is one of their favorite places, and they were sharing it with their young grand daughter. ... See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

Harking back to the Rogers and Amess eras of the second half of 19th century, two Radiata pine trees have been planted against the recently constructed post and rail fence along the drive. We suspect that in 20 years time they will have to move the fence, or heavily prune the tree! A Cape Barren Goose looks on. ... See MoreSee Less

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