June 28th 2011 Tuesday (Jennifer's 34th birthday)

Katherine Tourist Information Centre

Missed seeing Jennifer for her birthday but SMS, emails, facebook and a phone call made sure that we wished her a lovely day.

Katherine Museum was the tourist highlight of today. The collection was mainly about white Australian achievements and mementos with some indigenous Australian information. The information about WW2 was informative and once again I felt that we have forgotten this part of our history in the classroom and in society. Gallipoli is always remembered and rightly so, but as a nation, we don't seem to know much about the impact on NT and Queensland with the casualties, evacuation and damages.

The museum is located right near the original tarmac used in WW2. In a hangar nearby, there is a Gypsy Moth plane that was used by Dr Fenton (resident doctor for 6 years in Katherine). He bought the plane using private funds and loans to be able to service the outlying district. He did ask Rev Flynn (Flying Doctors) if he could fly under his flying doctor banner but was declined.

Katherine Court House (We liked the colour and the architecture)

Sheds house other displays that are kept in excellent condition. Some museums get a bit tired and rundown but this one is very well-maintained.