Hello Warren: First of all, don't stop doing your little history lessons on the way to each bush foray! Nice that you tell the less interested folk where to skip to in order to avoid it, but that is certainly not me. I was honestly surprised at the coin finds as it doesn't seem likely that farm kids of that era were packing many coins to lose, but obviously some were. I always love seeing the back roads and the bush sites you visit, so thank you! Looking forward to Colleen smoking you on the next visit LOL Cheers from Nor Cal my friend.
Thanks for your comment Terry - I always try and include some context to the sites and its always a great day for a drive in the country! Happy Fossicking mate! Warren.
I grew up in north western NSW & my Grandparents' property had what was known as the "Teacher's Room" because teachers were billeted on different properties throughout the year. There was a site in a corner near the entrance to the property where there had been a schoolhouse before the building was moved to the nearby village to help form part of the district school. My Mum was the oldest of her siblings, so she used to double 2 of her siblings, on horseback, to the school before she went away to boarding school. A possible reason that houses were not erected for female teachers was that, there being an acute shortage of marriageable women in the area, the female teachers were wooed & married by the local Graziers. That might suggest that it might have (at times) been difficult for the Education Departments to maintain the presence of teachers in rural areas like that. Once female teachers were married, it may have been that they were not permitted to keep working, that being the way of things at the time."Cordial bottle lid with a hole in it, function unknown!" In the days before steam & dry irons , women used to sprinkle water onto garments before applying the iron to help remove wrinkles from the clothes. In a more flash households, the Cordial bottle might have a rubber plug with holes in the top (much like a salt shaker) for the same purpose.
Thank you for your comprehensive comment Keith - all of which is just how I imagined the experience of the teachers and students at remote schools - particularly interesting that the female teachers would be most likely married off and then required to resign - thus repeating the cycle of sending teachers to remote locations (and still not requiring a schoolteachers residence). Good point on the cordial bottle lid - simpler times back then! Happy Fossicking mate! Warren.
Excellent video and hunt ! Congratulation for finding the silver coin and all your finds ! Hey Warren i am old school, i don`t know what 10 K or 15 k is in Miles. Good luck and best wishes when ya`ll hunt that school site again !
North Queensland? Looked like Rocky/Gladstone area to me. That ring may have been oft a telescopic sight me thinks, Did it have a male thread on it? Breakup day may account for those coins. Or a fete to raise money for the school. We had races and money prizes for the kids, shilling for a win, 6d for second, and 3d for third.Break up days were my favorite school days.
You might do a video showing your process of research and finding ownership of properties to seek permission, do you know how to record your computer screen ? just a thought if the weather or something blocks your intentions one day, cheers.
Thanks for your comment - yes a great idea for those days where detecting isn't possible - we actually do more research than detecting of course LOL. Will look at putting something together - Happy Fossicking! Warren.
Yes, the people of the area who wanted a closer school donated the land built the school, and arrange room and board and the government supplied a teacher free of charge, little lunch and big lunch then home. m Watermelons drinks and cakes on break up day. the moms and dads did the work.
I like hearing the history and I like the driving.It’s great to see the country. All your videos are the best. Cheers from Washington State!
Thanks for commenting David - always appreciate your input mate - Happy Fossicking! Warren.
A drive around is like a walk about, lead the way😅. Love the bush.
Thanks for commenting - all the best and Happy Fossicking! Warren.
Awesome video Warren! Thanks for the history on the one room school houses. Congrats on your finds! Best of Luck on your next detecting adventure!
Thanks for you comment Chris - all the best and Happy Fossicking! Warren.
Good episode Warren. Very generous to share the prizes with Colleen 😂
Look forward to the next releases
Thanks for watching and commenting - much appreciated! Happy Fossicking! Warren.
Good to see you take the time to show the countryside as well as the actual site, don't change anything as you are getting it right. Cheers
Hello Warren: First of all, don't stop doing your little history lessons on the way to each bush foray! Nice that you tell the less interested folk where to skip to in order to avoid it, but that is certainly not me. I was honestly surprised at the coin finds as it doesn't seem likely that farm kids of that era were packing many coins to lose, but obviously some were. I always love seeing the back roads and the bush sites you visit, so thank you! Looking forward to Colleen smoking you on the next visit LOL Cheers from Nor Cal my friend.
Thanks for your comment Terry - I always try and include some context to the sites and its always a great day for a drive in the country! Happy Fossicking mate! Warren.
Great video again Warren. Just love your depth of knowledge as well. Great finds and as always look forward to seeing the next video. 👌😊
Thank you for your comment Terry - appreciate your support of our channel - Happy Fossicking! Warren.
Would love to see more of that Defender mate! Camping videos etc would be a great addition.
The history is so good to hear the finds are a bonus keep up the great videos look forward to the next one
Appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment Wayne - Happy Fossicking mate! Warren.
Thanks for sharing your experiences and treasure’s
Thank you for your comment Ben - Happy Fossicking mate! Warren.
I grew up in north western NSW & my Grandparents' property had what was known as the "Teacher's Room" because teachers were billeted on different properties throughout the year. There was a site in a corner near the entrance to the property where there had been a schoolhouse before the building was moved to the nearby village to help form part of the district school.
My Mum was the oldest of her siblings, so she used to double 2 of her siblings, on horseback, to the school before she went away to boarding school.
A possible reason that houses were not erected for female teachers was that, there being an acute shortage of marriageable women in the area, the female teachers were wooed & married by the local Graziers.
That might suggest that it might have (at times) been difficult for the Education Departments to maintain the presence of teachers in rural areas like that.
Once female teachers were married, it may have been that they were not permitted to keep working, that being the way of things at the time."Cordial bottle lid with a hole in it, function unknown!" In the days before steam & dry irons , women used to sprinkle water onto garments before applying the iron to help remove wrinkles from the clothes. In a more flash households, the Cordial bottle might have a rubber plug with holes in the top (much like a salt shaker) for the same purpose.
Thank you for your comprehensive comment Keith - all of which is just how I imagined the experience of the teachers and students at remote schools - particularly interesting that the female teachers would be most likely married off and then required to resign - thus repeating the cycle of sending teachers to remote locations (and still not requiring a schoolteachers residence). Good point on the cordial bottle lid - simpler times back then! Happy Fossicking mate! Warren.
Great video Warren! Nice coins! Thanks for the history lesson! 👍
Appreciate your comment David - Happy Fossicking mate! Warren.
Great job love the old school sites
Thanks for watching and commenting and Happy Fossicking! Warren.
back to watching your videos...
Good show
Maybe next time you'll find the school teacher's jewelry..!
Thanks for your comment, we have returned to the site and a second video is on the way - Happy Fossicking! Warren.
Excellent video and hunt ! Congratulation for finding the silver coin and all your finds ! Hey Warren i am old school, i don`t know what 10 K or 15 k is in Miles. Good luck and best wishes when ya`ll hunt that school site again !
Thanks for your comment Yulelah - all the best mate and Happy Fossicking! Warren.
Good one, cheers Warren!
Thanks and all the best - Happy Fossicking! Warren.
It look like a good place too hunt Warren' good luck to you.I enjoyed your video.
Thanks for watching Jimmy - always appreciated mate - Happy Fossicking! Warren.
I love your videos when you use the apex I use one I like to see the numbers
Thanks for commenting Douglas - Happy Fossicking mate! Warren.
Great video Warren, great to watch a fellow apex user….I thought that last target was a penny also 😂 some nice finds well done 👍
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment - best of luck with your Apex! Happy Fossicking! Warren.
North Queensland? Looked like Rocky/Gladstone area to me. That ring may have been oft a telescopic sight me thinks, Did it have a male thread on it? Breakup day may account for those coins. Or a fete to raise money for the school. We had races and money prizes for the kids, shilling for a win, 6d for second, and 3d for third.Break up days were my favorite school days.
True, most coins would be from school fetes and community events - not too many kids with pockets full of coins in the 1920s LOL.
You might do a video showing your process of research and finding ownership of properties to seek permission, do you know how to record your computer screen ? just a thought if the weather or something blocks your intentions one day, cheers.
Thanks for your comment - yes a great idea for those days where detecting isn't possible - we actually do more research than detecting of course LOL. Will look at putting something together - Happy Fossicking! Warren.
I am surprised you found any coins.
Thanks for watching and commenting - Happy Fossicking! Warren.
Yes, the people of the area who wanted a closer school donated the land built the school, and arrange room and board and the government supplied a teacher free of charge, little lunch and big lunch then home. m Watermelons drinks and cakes on break up day. the moms and dads did the work.
Thanks for commenting - those were times where people actually did things for themselves! All the best - Happy Fossicking! Warren.
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Cheers mate - Happy Fossicking! Warren.
I don't think you spent enough time in your car talking?
Absolutely right mate, I will make sure I do more time in the car talking in future! Thanks for watching and Happy Fossicking! Warren.