Category: Australia
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Ben Scott Swing Bridge Balranald New South Wales Australia
The Ben Scott Swing Bridge in Balranald, New South Wales, crosses the Murrumbidgee River and links the town to its riverside trails. The bridge is named after Ben Scott, a respected local council member whose dedication to Balranald’s development and environmental care earned deep respect. Balranald’s history has always revolved around the Murrumbidgee. Early settlers Read more
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Murray River Lock 4 at Berri in South Australia
Murray River Lock 4 at Berri in South Australia Murray River Lock 4 is located 10 minutes drive south of Berri in South Australia, is one of the sixteen locks and weirs built along the Murray to regulate water levels and aid navigation. Construction began in 1928 and finished in 1929, forming part of a Read more
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Museum of Economic Botany Adelaide South Australia
Museum of Economic Botany Adelaide South Australia The Museum of Economic Botany in Adelaide is a survivor from the nineteenth century’s era of scientific curiosity. Founded in 1881 by Dr. Richard Schomburgk, then Director of the Adelaide Botanic Garden, the museum was designed to demonstrate the practical and cultural value of plants. His vision reflected Read more