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Explore Hokonui virtually!
Our esteemed tech expert, Dave, has updated the Hokonui plan after extensive discussion, examination of photos, etc. You can see it on the Floor plan page. But wait, there’s more! There’s now a 3-D walkthrough of the entire house. Colours aren’t always right, but it gives a fair idea of what was there. Check it…
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New light on Hokonui’s history
History New (and not so new) information has become available on Hokonui’s history, as a result of Kathryn writing to the Blue Mountains Historical Society and Eric doing some Googling. We now know when it was built and by whom and how it came to be managed by the Nurses Christian Fellowship. And, sadly, how…
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New style + some new photos
It’s time for a new look I liked the old design of this website, it sort of looked vintage. But newer themes have some advantages, so I have finally decided to try a new design. Not sure if I’ll keep this design yet, and I have a few others in mind, so any comments on…
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A Gilgandra tree: a Hokonui story
This pine tree has an interesting story that goes back about 4 decades. When we used to have our Christmas at Hokonui, we would give each other presents that we had made ourselves. One year, the Gilgandras gave the Kareelas a herb potted in a painted pineapple juice tin. The herb was grown and consumed.…
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More on the Orphan Rocker
A few years back Andrew dug up some old newspaper articles about the Orphan Rocker, dated to when it was being touted as a coming attraction. Of course we know it never happened. But it seems it is now being demolished. Here’s two articles I came across recently that tell of its demise. I’ll probably…
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Photos from another family
A while back now, Ross Handley and his family stumbled across this site. They had stayed at Hokonui around 1986 and 1987, and kindly offered some of their family photos. Find them under Front verandah, The view, Back verandah and In the yard. Thanks so much, Ross, for adding to our memories of Hokonui.
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Priceless Hokonui artefacts unearthed!
It’s a while since anyone posted, but here’s something good! While tidying up the other day, I came across the original map and Dungeon Master instructions for one of our live Dungeons & Dragons games at Hokonui. I don’t know what year it was, but I suspect this was the first of 2 or 3…
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Some classic memories
One of the strongest memories of Hokonui is Keith getting us all to howl like wolves without us realising what he was doing. I’ve found the photo, so relive this moment, plus a performance of Sunarise at Classic moments I’ve added some other new pages too, showing the back/front (take your pick) yard and some…
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Orphan Rocker
Orphan Rocker article from Sydney Morning Herald, Tuesday 24 September 1985 Also – ‘The Orphan Rocker is Coming!’
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Some classic photos
Tonight I added 8 more photos, including snow, several concerts, and more! They’re in these pages: Front verandah Lounge Room Lounge/Dining Room Back verandah Enjoy!
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