October 03, 2007
The Bush Telegraph - Issue # 001
G'day folks,
First of all, thank you for subscribing to my newsletter.
The first issue of The Bush Telegraph! This is an exciting new experience for me, and hopefully, an enjoyable one for you.
The Bush Telegraph is the monthly newsletter of Rita's Outback Guide that'll inform you about
- updates on my website
- festivals and events in the Outback. If you're planning a trip, don't miss this great opportunity to include an unique Outback event to your itinerary!
- Every now and then I will add a personal story from my numerous Outback trips.
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So what's new on the Outback Guide?
Outback Facts - where is the Outback? Is the Outback all desert? Get your questions answered, read more.....
Australian Facts - time zones, weather and general facts about Australia, read more....
Waltzing Matilda - Australia's inofficial national anthem - Waltzing Matilda is Australia's most sung anthem. Read the story of this song
Outback Travel Tips - Outback travel tips - outback tours, accommodation, where to eat - all the things you need to plan your trip in the eastern Outback. Start planning, begin to dream....
Coming Outback events
Australian country folks don't mind to travel 100 kms and more to go to the nearest Outback festival, race, or whatever is on. You can be assured that those people know how to spend a day or weekend full of fun! Why do not join while you are out there?
Saturday 20th October 2007 - The Blinman Gymkhana - it is one of the longest running Gymkhana's if not the longest at all. It is a day of family fun with horseshow tossing, wool bale rollong, egg throwing and many more. 16 horse events, including the Blinman Cup with over 3,000 AUD prize money to win.
Blinman Gymkhana is held at Blinman, Flinders Ranges
Saturday 27th October 2007 - Broken Hill Silver City Cup - Click up your hooves and saddle up for Broken Hill's premier Race Day. With quality horses travelling from near and far to make up one of New South Wales strongest country race meets, make sure to be at this years Silver City Cup!
Silver City Cup is held at Broken Hill, New South Wales
That's all of the news for today. Please yell out if there is more you'd like to know.
Until next month.
See ya, Rita
If you want to know more about Outback events, or anything else, please contact me at The Bush Telegraph