Tag: Australia
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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 Read more
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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 Read more
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St. Peter’s Cathedral Adelaide South Australia
St. Peter’s Cathedral Adelaide South Australia Standing on the northern edge of Adelaide, St Peter’s Cathedral opened for worship in 1877 after completion of the first section. Construction continued, with the rest of the nave completed by 1901. The towers were completed in 1902 and The Lady Chapel and crypt in 1904. The last section Read more