almost every state, during the months of good weather, but in the British Isle, the origin of these feats of strength, there are very few games held.  Canada probably holds games more than the UK.

In the early days thoughts on why this particular feat of strength was originated was to use the cut trees to toss over swollen creeks and streams during battle, making a bridge of sorts over the rushing waters.

Nowadays the feat has rules and points, the caber must be picked up by the smaller end, cradled in the hands of the competitor. Who then will run a short distance for momentum, toss the caber up and forward, hopefully end over end so that the heavy end lands first and the smaller end nearest to 12:00 o’clock mark, (like on the face of a huge clock) 12:00, being a perfect score.

The heavy athletic events [World Championships] draw huge crowds to the games. There are also many other things that go on at the games. Like Scottish Dancing, pipe and drum competitions of all levels, Sheep dog trials, Pipe bands, some have Harp and Fiddle competitions, visiting guest bands, five- side soccer games, Medieval Societies in all of their finery, present mock battles.  There are vendors selling Scottish items as well as good old American, exhibitors like the Birds of Prey, and some have children activity centers.

The blessing of the Tartans [Kirkin’ of the Tartans], Rally of the Clans to start and at the end is the parade of all the clans present along with the bands. If you have never attended one, please do so, you will have a very pleasant day.

NOTE:
Roy Turnbull Black from Georgia has sent me a note; he won the 3^rd place bronze at the Stone MountainGames last October in the Caber Toss. Great job, how about a picture..? Sorry we missed your Birthday in May. Happy Belated Birthday

Happy Birthday

Elizabeth Turnbull, Sally Dupuis, Dodie Turnbull, Rex Sjostrom, William K. Trimble, John G. Turnbull lll, William J. Trimble, Wallace Turnbull, Andrew A. Turnbull, Deanna Sanner, Howard Hahn, Ron Jennings, Karl J. Bihl, Kim Trimble, Goerge H. Turnbull, Delores Turnbull, Douglas C., Turnbull, Jim Simpson, Susan Turnbull, Becky Turnbull, Hilary Preston, Sue Turnbull, Claudia Trimble, Cameron L. Turnbull..

The Turnbull’s of Mount Gambia, Australia

Right to left. 4^th person is Alf Turnbull.

James Turnbull was born in Northumberland England about 1791. He married Isabella Ord there and they later moved to Cromarty on the Black Isle, Scotland. They lived in the district of Eddrachillis Sutherland.

They sailed for Australia from Greenock Scotland on 14 December 1839 on the renowned ‘fever’ ship the Glen Huntley. James was 49 and Isabella 48. With them they had their two sons Robert (20), William (17) and six daughters, Ann, (19), Elizabeth (15), Isabella (14), Jane (11), Helena (9) and Mary (6).

The family lived in Burnley Street North Richmond and later owned land on the Yarra River there. Isabella died in 1849, only 54 years old and James died in 1860.

Robert went to Kilmore and then to Yea where he acquired land. He died in 1860. His son Robert was the first white child born on the Killingsworth Estate. He had several children and the Turnbull family were pioneers of the Yea - Murrindindi area.

William worked as Overseer on Morgiana Station near Hamilton Victoria. He married Mary McCalman there on 23 May 1856. Later they moved to Glenburnie near Mount Gambier and took up land. He died in 1875 whilst shearing on Mt. Elgin Station Victoria and is buried there.