Tag: History
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Old Parliament House Canberra
Old Parliament House Canberra Only intended as a temporary home for the Australian Parliament, Old Parliament House in Canberra actually operated as the seat of government from 1928 until 1988. At this time the government move to the new Parliament House on Capital Hill. It now houses the Museum of Australian Democracy as well as… Read more
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US Battleship USS Florida BB-30
US Battleship USS Florida BB-30 USS Florida (BB-30) was the lead ship of her class of dreadnought battleships for the US Navy. Launched on 12 May 1910, she was commissioned on 15 September 1911. During World War One, she was sent to reinforce the British Grand Fleet, where she undertook patrols of the North Sea… Read more
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Maitland Gaol NSW Australia
Maitland Gaol NSW Australia Although outdated and no longer in use, the Maitland Gaol in NSW Australia is now a tourist attraction. Several options are available when visiting, guided tours, self guided tours or a guard tower tour. We chose the last option, as this takes you up onto the walls of the gaol, providing… Read more