Chisholm is named after Caroline Chisholm. Caroline arrived in Australia in 1838, setting up an immigrant home that helped more than 40,000 people over a 38 year period - with Caroline famous for her humanitarian work, particularly with migrants, throughout her life.
The streets in Chisholm are named after other notable women (and the street sign is on stilts for some reason).
I started my adventures at the local shops...again a place of great history :p but also one full of life, new cafes and colour.
As I had some special guests on this adventure....
next on the agenda was a wander around the park and cricket ground...
It was thirsty work given the recent weather in Canberra....
After recovering in the shade for a bit, it was onwards towards the local high school which won an architectural prize. I am not surprised as I think its quite impressive - particularly with the mountain views in the background....
They even have their own mini Greek amphitheatre...
And buildings that look like a weird mix between a temple and a gas chamber...
It was a long hot walk back up to the shops and Chisholm's version of the golden gate bridge...
Before it was time to drive around and experience the refreshingly non identical housing of Chisholm...albeit not all too my taste...
But certainly the most impressive views in the suburb were from up on Chisholm hill...
All in all a great place to wander around, particularly with some four legged friends and an off duty superhero :)
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