I am famous! Well that was my reaction as a child when I first found out about a town called Gordon in northern South Australia. To my dismay I found out there were only ruins there.
On my cycling tour in the Flinders Ranges in 2002, I had this photo taken; Gordon at Gordon!
In 1865 Goyders Line was drawn; a boundary of the land that had sufficient average rainfall suitable for cropping. Many farmers ignored the recommendation and started farming outside of the line. Many new towns were established as a result but as predicted the farms failed and the towns were eventually abandoned.
You can read more information about Gordon (the town!) here and about George Goyder and his Line here.
To find out more about ABC Wednesdays and see links to other participants' sites go to mrs nesbitts place
24 comments:
Well done.
My second first name is Gérard so I could have put my portrait but Gérard is less famous than Gordon.
Great choice for G theme. I've been to Sydney couple years ago. Hope someday i can visit other part of Australia :D
Hope you visit mine also Thanks.
Hi GORDON,
YOU are wonderfull G Theme for ABC wednesday, GORDON is a nice name!
Greetings from JoAnn/Holland
Visit my G for ABC wednesday
Very Interesting. I thought firs that your name was G. Goyder, but than I discovered the first name was George.
My name means only Eagle
How Fun! I also have a town with my name..Donna, Texas. I love it!lol Have fun today!!
Gordon at Gordon. Great! Sporty fellow! :)
Gordon in/at Gordon .. how cool is that!
How delightful! If I had a town named after me I would go hike it, too.
Actually, someday I might. When my nephew visited the city in England from which our family name derives, he was treated like a celebrity. It is an industrial area and so not used to many tourists. I might not fare as well, though, unless I swithc to my maiden name for the trip.
Interresting story,and a great G-post:o)
Well Gordon, it's fabulous that you have a photo of yourself in Gordon! Interesting history too. Have a Great Day!
How clever you were to think of this Good G post
Cool!
Great post!
Interesting post.
Gordon in Gordon! LOL!
My sister lives over there, in ELizabeth.
The disappointments we face in life!! Nice choice for "G"!
That's such a fun post! What a shame about the ruins.
It's probably Thursday where you are now but I am glad I stopped by you have been posting some great pictures.
Imagine having a town named after you. a shame its in ruins already!
It must be nice to be famous. I liked the history lesson. thanks.
Gordon in Gordon, yeah....sounds fantastic. :)
Well done!! Interesting story and a great G:)
Have a nice day:)
Neat post and wonderful information
What a neat post!
Now that you are famous...do we have to salute and call you Mister? lol..........
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