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West Wyalong New South Wales
West Wyalong New South Wales West Wyalong grew from a goldfield that attracted miners from across New South Wales in the 1890s. Prospectors quickly explored the district, identifying rich alluvial gold near the Wyalong area. Consequently, tents and makeshift shelters spread across the diggings as fortune seekers arrived. Moreover, small traders opened shops along the…
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Joadja Heritage Site New South Wales
Joadja Heritage Site Origins and Industrial Development Joadja lies in a secluded valley in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, and its origins date to the beginning of Australia’s industrial growth. Although the area had seen scattered activity earlier, substantial development began when the Australian Kerosene Oil and Mineral Company recognised the shale deposits…
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Mungo National Park New South Wales
Mungo National Park Mungo National Park sits within the remote Willandra Lakes Region of south-western New South Wales. It forms part of the Willandra Lakes World Heritage Area, which preserves a chain of ancient dry lakebeds that reflect more than 40,000 years of human history. The park spans over 110,000 hectares and lies about 110…