Chapter 9
Twin Bunya pine trees marked the gateway, just as she remembered. Clare was sick with anticipation as Jack began to yell. ‘Almost there,’ she said. Samson whined at the sound of her voice — a voice strained and thick with emotion. The Sunshine gates were closed. The old Currawong Creek sign hung on the rail, with the same weathered image of a draft horse etched into its timbers. Beside it, however, hung two new signs. One read Merriang Veterinary Surgery. That was different – and a disagreeable reminder that time hadn’t stood still.
The second sign, however, was much more troubling. A yellow triangle proclaimed Warning Notice in bold red letters. It went on to say All common law rights to enter are expressly withdrawn. Admittance by invitation only to any persons and entities.
