Category: South Australia
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Bon Accord Mine Museum Burra
Bon Accord Mine Museum Burra The Bon Accord Mine Museum in Burra, South Australia, is a heritage attraction that offers visitors a window into the working and social life of one of the town’s historic mining sites. While the nearby Burra Mine is better known, the Bon Accord site preserves a smaller but equally important Read more
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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