Monday, June 9, 2014

BRIGHTON BEACH

Thanks to Governor Arthur Phillip (1738-1814) we had a public holiday today.  Back in 1788, a trifling 244 years ago, he declared a holiday to mark the birthday of the King of Great Britain. Until 1936 it was held on the actual birthday of the Monarch, but after the death of George V it was decided to keep the date on the second Monday in June.  Hale to Governor Arty and thanks to King George. What better way to spend it than with a picnic blanket, friends and the beach.  Photograph taken above Brighton Beach near South Road.    Cheers J. 
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3 comments:

  1. Luis GomezJune 9, 2014 at 11:12 PM

    Love it! Want to be there!

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  2. AnonymousJune 10, 2014 at 2:32 PM

    Looks very inviting.

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  3. PerthDailyPhotoJune 13, 2014 at 1:29 AM

    I hear you Joe.. Thank you to all past explorers, kings and queens .. We will happily celebrate birthdays and discoveries as long as we can.... get away with it :)

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