Category: Science
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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
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Burra South Australia
Burra South Australia Burra, South Australia located about 160 kilometres north of Adelaide, is one of the state’s most historically significant towns. Set in the rolling hills and open landscapes of the Mid North, it is best known as the site of one of the world’s great 19th-century copper mining ventures. The town preserves an Read more
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Burra Heritage Passport
Burra Heritage Passport Available at the Burra Visitor Centre, the Burra Heritage Pass is an excellent way to explore the town’s history. Not only does it provide a list and map of locations and buildings to visit, but has a key to allow access to sites otherwise not accessible. The key requires a deposit which Read more