Category: South Australia
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Burra Mine South Australia
Burra Mine South Australia The Burra Mine, often referred to as the “Monster Mine,” is one of the most important historic mining sites in Australia. Situated at Burra in South Australia, it was once among the largest copper mines in the world and played a vital role in the economic survival of the fledgling colony Read more
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Redruth Gaol Burra
Redruth Gaol Burra Redruth Gaol, located in Burra, South Australia, is a reminder of the state’s colonial past and the evolution of law, order, and social welfare in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Built in 1856, it holds the distinction of being the first prison constructed outside of Adelaide. Today, the gaol stands as Read more
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Unicorn Brewery Cellars Burra
Unicorn Brewery Cellars Burra Among the many heritage treasures of Burra, South Australia, the Unicorn Brewery Cellars stand out as a striking reminder of the town’s industrial diversity beyond copper mining. Built in the 1870s, these underground cellars were part of the Unicorn Brewery complex, which once supplied beer to the booming mining population of Read more