February ’16 Photo Comp - Historic Buildings.

[Cuppa]

February ’16 Photo Competition.

This month’s competition topic has been chosen by our December/January winner TPC. (NB.Following the holiday period we are now back to monthly)

His choice is for this month’s topic is ‘Historic Buildings’ which I am sure will prove to be very popular.​
Good luck all, & thanks Tony.

Ps. Please read though the pink bit below if you haven’t done so yet. Ta.

Pps. It always helps to post a brief explanatory caption with your entry. :wink:

Regards
Cuppa

Past winning photos can be viewed here. (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?29697-Photo-Comp-Past-Topics-amp-Winners)

Monthly Photo Competition guidelines (Please read)
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* Each month a new competition thread will commence & all forum members are invited to submit their photos .

* Maximum of three entries per person.

* Multiple entries should be made in separate posts

* Each entry should consist of a single photograph & a short description only

* Comments pertinent to entries are encouraged, but please do not use this thread to engage in banter

* Photos MUST have been taken by the member posting the photos or members of their party.

* Any photo which has been a winner will not be eligible for re-entry in any future competition.

* Please do not post photos that are not entries in the competition.

* Please do not re-post other folks entries within the thread

* The winner of the month's competition gets to choose the following month's competition topic.

* All members are encouraged to vote for the photos they think should win. This will be done by pressing the 'Thanks' button located underneath each post. Toward the end of the month the date & time of competition closure will be announced. Following this time the thread will be locked & the 'Thanks' counted to determine the winner.

* 'Thanks' may be added or withdrawn at any time during the month up until the competition is closed.
You are welcome to thank as many different posts as you wish!

* In the event of a tied first place I will add a casting vote, except in circumstances where my entry is one of the tied ones, in which case I will withdraw my entry.

*Inappropriate photos eg, sexual, racist, violent etc are unacceptable & should not be posted.


Thanks for your cooperation

[TPC]

I will get this kick started.
This is The Green Man Inn at Ashborne SA.
It started off as a general store and post office but was converted into a much more important facility in the early 1900's when it became a pub.
The photo shows a couple of land-rovers belonging to a couple of mates parked out the front when we did a overnighter down at Langhorne Creek just after Christmas.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/02/22.jpg

[Bloodyaussie]

Light house accommodation cape jaffa http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/02/24.jpg

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[FNQGU]

Here be one... No doubt some of you have seen this one in your travels.

http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad197/BenKDJ/IMG_1149-2_zpszm1gogez.jpg (http://s935.photobucket.com/user/BenKDJ/media/IMG_1149-2_zpszm1gogez.jpg.html)

[gaddy]

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/02/55.jpg
Mulka ruins , general store on the Birdsville track

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[Cuppa]

Lake Harry Ruins - also on the Birdsville Track

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/02/57.jpg

[FNQGU]

So....just a quick clarifying question re the topic. Do ruins count as buildings? What is the intent?

[TPC]

Come on guys, lets keep this a happy thread.
I did have intact buildings in mind when I chose the topic but if the ruins have some significant history I think they would fit in.

[BigRAWesty]

Come on guys, lets keep this a happy thread.
I did have intact buildings in mind when I chose the topic but if the ruins have some significant history I think they would fit in.
I agree.. a local mt g pile of limestone, no
The ruins of the old wool shed at raunsley park flinders ranges, yes

[Bush Ranger]

Connors Mill, Toodyay. Built 1870 for Dan Connor by George Hassel.

[ova50]

First entry:
The Stone Hut Soldiers Memorial Hall, Sth Aust.
Opened in 1926, originally erected to commemorate those who served in World War One.
Now dedicated in memory of those who served in conflicts in which Australia has been involved.

[ova50]

2nd Entry: Newnes Hotel Nsw
Originally built in 1907, and is the only remaining building of the former mining town.
It was originally located on the opposite side of the road.
Floods in 1986 undermined the building and in July 1987 it was moved to its current location.
It took 3 days to dismantle and rebuild by a group of volunteers.
It is no longer a hotel.

[ova50]

3rd Entry: Silverton Hotel Nsw.
Built in 1885 it was originally the Post Office.
In 1918 it became the pub after the original hotel burnt down.
(Silverton is also where BHP first kicked off)

[FNQGU]

Silverton - is that where the Mad Max movie was shot? Ooops, no questions, I take that back.

[Cuppa]

Yes........part of the first Mad Max movie was filmed at Silverton. The pub has photos from the shoot up on the wall.



2nd entry The Burns Philp building in Normanton, Qld. Built in 1884. http://www.qldheritage.org.au/heritage-listing-for-normanton-icon.html

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/02/59.jpg

[Onkey]

Entry 1
The New East Pool (Cornwall) Steam Engine mining Pump, Built over the 300 year old mines in 1877 and decommissioned in 1920 it pumped water out of a 396m deep shaft, and it still works to this day, they mind tin and copper.

http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag152/onkeymad/IMG_2901_zpssbp7bdow.jpg (http://s1303.photobucket.com/user/onkeymad/media/IMG_2901_zpssbp7bdow.jpg.html)

[Onkey]

Entry 2

The Orangery built in 1760 in The gardens of the Mount Edgcumbe Manor House which was built in 1500, it is where thy put the Orang trees in winter.

http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag152/onkeymad/IMG_1015_zpsogikqw2t.jpg (http://s1303.photobucket.com/user/onkeymad/media/IMG_1015_zpsogikqw2t.jpg.html)

[Onkey]

Entry 3

And The Mount Edgcumbe Manor House, which was built in 1500 and was restored after World War Two because it was damaged in the Nazi bombing of Playmouth.

http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag152/onkeymad/IMG_0901_zps61a3ldw4.jpg (http://s1303.photobucket.com/user/onkeymad/media/IMG_0901_zps61a3ldw4.jpg.html)

[MEGOMONSTER]

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/02/61.jpg
Photo from my sister in law at Mont Pellier, France.

[growler2058]

Ayutthaya, the original capital of Siam (Thailand). This is the ruins of the Grand Palace, destroyed by the Burmese, Im pretty sure they're about 800 years old.

https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpl1/v/t1.0-9/10550956_313642615462888_4714927494823695185_n.jpg ?oh=3d78a4636de50f346715944f49da4e63&oe=576BFF21

[growler2058]

The Grand Palace ruins again
https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtf1/v/t1.0-9/10479542_305425419617941_3544619186250215045_n.jpg ?oh=325d6e39158749fd23c7e38ee57eca1e&oe=573D743F

[growler2058]

https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpl1/v/t1.0-9/10392411_305283216298828_2684047110983215007_n.jpg ?oh=cf10879f293df846f4443f714e2a2bd7&oe=5741F6BD

[Cuppa]

Entry 3.

I reckon these buildings will have seen a lot of ‘history’

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/02/63.jpg

[FNQGU]

Charters Towers has a good deal of historical buildings similar to that style. Unfortunately I don't have any good photos of any...

[Bush Ranger]

Magpie and Stump Hotel was built in 1850 / 1851 at Mintaro SA. The former Bakers shop is incorporated as part of the dining room of the hotel. It still has the original wood-fired oven apparently.

[Bush Ranger]

Post and Telegragh Office, Fowlers Bay. The post office was erected in 1875 and the extensions were made to the building for the telegraph facility when the completion of the east to west line in 1877. Postal records go back to May of 1865 when the unofficial post office was opened.

[Wizard52]

Entry 1 Not that old but now part of our history

[Wizard52]

Entry no 2. The old Bank of New South Wales now Westpac in Normanton where I worked in 1974-1975. Had to visit again on Cape trip in 2014 as it was in Normanton I bought my 1st 4X4 off a cattle property just out of town.

[Wizard52]

Entry no 3. Old Laura farm house.

[TPC]

This is one of many spectacular buildings in Sydney University, I believe it houses the Great Hall, the Nicholson Museum and the University Art Gallery.
I think it was built in the 1800's.
I have been walking past it every day to visit my son in the RPA which is in the University boundary.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/02/131.jpg

[jack]

Entry #1

Bentheim Castle - Germany

Building commenced 1020 - Historic building and still in use today

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/02/146.jpg

[jack]

Entry #2

Breda Church - Holland

Building commenced 1410 - had to climb onto a department store roof to get this shot. Historic building and still in use today

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/02/147.jpg

[jack]

Entry #3

Coin Tower Amsterdam - Holland

Building commenced 1614 - Historic building and still in use today

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/02/148.jpg

[jay see]

A few from our recent trip to Tassis.

Entry 1.

Longford church. Constructed between 1839 and 1844. Is believed to be the first it the country with lead light windows. That are now protected by Perspex. Also on the grounds are the graves of some of the 1st fleet.

64906

[jay see]

Entry 2.

Port Arthur.

64907

[jay see]

Entry 3.

Bridge at Ross. Officially opened on 21 October 1836.

64908

If bridges are to allowed please delete.

[Irish]

65114
First, Newgrange passage tomb in Ireland. Pre-dates the pyramids.

[Irish]

65115
Second, Notre Dame Cathedral Paris, France.

[Wine_maker]

Orthodox cathedral church in my city. Builded in 1907 from wood, survive after earthquake M=8.2 Richter scale in 1911.

65118

[growler2058]

Orthodox cathedral church in my city. Builded in 1907 from wood, survive after earthquake M=8.2 Richter scale in 1911.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=65118&stc=1


Glad to see your hanging here with us again mate!

[fracster]

Fantastic looking building mate.
Orthodox cathedral church in my city. Builded in 1907 from wood, survive after earthquake M=8.2 Richter scale in 1911.

65118

[Cuppa]

The short month has resulted in me almost forgetting about finishing up this months competition. As a result - I will be closing the Feb comp to further entries from 7pm (Vic time) this evening & inviting you all to put in your votes. So you have the rest of today to put in any last minute entries. Apologies for short notice.


Cuppa

[Cuppa]

Entries are now closed.
Please vote for your favourites over the next couple of days.
Voting will close at 7pm (Vic time) on Wednesday 2nd March & our winner announced a little later that evening.

If you haven't voted before, please do, the more the merrier. Very easy, just click the 'Thanks' in the posts which have the photos you want to vote for.

Thanks
Cuppa

[Cuppa]

The votes are in.

With a popular vote of 12 Onkey is our winner with his photo of the Cornish steam engine pump. Well done!
http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag152/onkeymad/IMG_2901_zpssbp7bdow.jpg

In second place we have a three way tie, each with 7 votes. TPC's Greenman Inn in Ashborne, SA, My Kalgoorlie Exchange hotel & Winemaker's colourful timber cathedral in Kazakstan.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/03/19.jpg

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/03/20.jpg

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/03/21.jpg



In third place anothe three way tie with 6 votes each. FNQGU's remote stone dwelling which I'm guessing is in SA somewhere? Ova50's Silverton Hotel & Growler's Grand Palace in Ayutthaya.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/03/22.jpg

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/03/23.jpg

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/03/24.jpg

All good shots & interesting buildings. Thanks.

Onkey, please PM me with your choice for our March topic. You can view past topics (& winners) at http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?29697-Photo-Comp-Past-Topics-amp-Winners

[Avo]

Cheers for keeping this thread ongoing Cuppa,even when i don't get to add a pic i still visit this thread....Cheers Avo

[growler2058]

Cheers for keeping this thread ongoing Cuppa,even when i don't get to add a pic i still visit this thread....Cheers Avo

X2 what he said

[ozjeff]

Ohhh I have a million of these, that'll teach me for getting too busy :(

[threedogs]

Entry 3.

I reckon these buildings will have seen a lot of ‘history’

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/02/63.jpg

Suppose this place has seen a cockatoo

[Cuppa]

Suppose this place has seen a cockatoo

Bet this one's seen more!
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/03/162.jpg

The only brothel I've ever been in & I went with my wife!

[TPC]

Bet this one's seen more!
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/03/162.jpg

The only brothel I've ever been in & I went with my wife!

Did they charge more for a couple. ;)

[Cuppa]

:clapping: Ha ha.
T'was an interesting couple of hours.