We decided to travel by train to Newcastle, spend the day then return by train.  John read that there were some antique shops south of Newcastle so we hopped off at Hamilton.  The shops were small and only two had furniture but no lecturn.  We walked 4 ks into town and found another very large warehouse filled with many antique dealers, but again ,no lecturn.  After lunch, we walked a bit more and then it was time to return. Three hours each way seems long but I had the iPod from the library and was happy listening to a book.  The search for the lecturn continues.  I think we will end up with a good solid music stand for our dictionary.