Blackberry is classified as a Weed of National Significance (WoNS). This is due to its invasive nature, potential to spread and its economic and environmental…
Rock Fern/Mulga Fern grows in a variety of situations from open pastures to rocky crevices on hillsides. Although it has not been declared a noxious…
Solanum Sisymbriifolium or Wild Tomato, although not considered noxious, is becoming an invasive weed. It has a pretty pale mauve/white flower and can be seen along…
Scotch Thistle grows in all areas of Putty. Dense stands of mature thistles create barriers that hinder livestock movement. They compete with pastures, reduce carrying…
Walkabout magazine, January 1972 Lucky Country THREE HOMES RULE MY LIFE – Author David Martin If ONLY every new Australian, before being sucked into the…
Chapter 10 – More New Arrivals and Disaster It seems that Richard McTaggart and his wife Emily (nee Harris) did not stay in Putty very long. …
About the Author – Margaret Ferguson I have lived in Putty, firstly as a weekender and now full time for nearly forty years. Over these…