As we begin the transition from Autumn to Winter, there’s a last burst of colour before the leaves fall. This photograph was taken in one of the courtyards at the University of New England.
Autumn’s final burst of colour
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James Briggs: Accidentally shot
A headstone in the Hillgrove Cemetery tells us that James Briggs was accidentally shot on April 20, 1902.
A little more detail comes from the Sydney Evening News of April 23 1902. It tells us (twice):
HILLGROVE, Tuesday.—A sad shooting acci- dent occurred on Saturday at Jeogla. Thomas Purcell, 16, and James Briggs, 22, were out shooting, and Purcell accidentally shot Briggs through the head, death being instantaneous. The coroner held an inquest yesterday, and a verdict of accidental death was returned. ARMIDALE, Tuesday.— News has been receiv- ed that Thomas Purcell, 16, accidentally shot James Briggs, 22 years, at Jeogla, about thirty five miles from Armidale. They were shep- herding. Both young men were lying down about eight yards apart, when the gun which Purcell was handling went off, the bullet enter- ing Briggs's eye. Death was instantaneous.
Autumn’s almost gone
Taken at lunchtime today in one of the courtyards at the University of New England, we see that Autumn’s coming to a close. It was overcast most of the day today but I caught the 30 seconds of sunshine to take this photograph.
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