We of the Never Never is an autobiographical novel by Jeannie Gunn first published in 1908. Budgeting for your homestead, gardening, feeding the animals, when to buy more feed, etc. Side note: we ordered a large chest freezer in May from Sears and it never arrived. She published the book under the name Mrs Aeneas Gunn, using her husband's first and last name. Hallo, möchten Sie diese Seite auf unserer deutschen Seite ansehen? Trying to stay on top of everything can feel impossible days. We promised to never let it happen again. It was translated into German in 1927. In Palmerston (Darwin), Gunn was discouraged from accompanying her husband to the station on the basis that as a woman she would be "out of place" on a station such as the Elsey. Payments made by partners impact the order of prices displayed. We have since, begun homesteading in Ixiamas, Bolivia South America. Find Us. You need some homestead management printables! The loveliest part of the stay was the entertainment every evening by resident musician Garry Booth singer/guitarist. Jeannie outlived all but Bett-Bett. Please check your email and click the link to confirm your subscription. Although published as a novel, it is an account of the author's experiences in 1902 at Elsey Station near Mataranka, Northern Territory in which she changed the names of people to obscure their identities. Very relaxing, quite at night but it also offered entertainment and a restaurant. It is also close to the Rainbow Springs thermal pool for a relaxing swim. How do you keep track of it all? [1], We of the Never Never was first published in London by Hutchinson after being rejected by six publishers[2]. Thankfully there was the whipcracking champion there for some good entertainment that the kids loved though. 10 minutes north of the 401 off the Elgin Road exit Stayed here based on a friend saying how nice the natural springs were but personally thought it smelled of muddy water and looked nothing like the promotional photos showed with green palms etc. I guess we're a bit spoilt in Melbourne for bands and musicians. We had a delightful stay in the caravan park, with clean well-maintained facilities and very friendly people. Her husband Aeneas was a partner in Elsey cattle station on the Roper River, some 483 km (300 miles) south of Darwin. I did enjoy this book, and the fact that it is autobiographical is amazing (I had to keep reminding myself of this). I am glad we called in.

Jeannie Gunn OBE, 'The Little Missus', born on 5 June 1870, the daughter of a Presbyterian minister, died 9 June 1961. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu.

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Jeannie outlived all … This stay was impressive. Although published as a novel, it is an account of the author's experiences in 1902 at Elsey Station near Mataranka, Northern Territoryin which she changed the names of people to obscure their identities.