Tag: New South Wales
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Sir Paul Edmund Strzelecki Monument
The Sir Paul Edmund Strzelecki Monument in Jindabyne New South Wales commemorates the Polish explorer and scientist’s many achievements in Australia. Sir Paul Edmund Strzelecki Born in Poland at Gluszyna, near Poznan, on 20th July, 1797 Paul Edmund Strzelecki arrived in Australia on 25th April 1839. From 1839 to 1843 he explored and surveyed vast… Read more
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The Big Trout Adaminaby
Located in the small New South Wales town of Adaminaby, the Big Trout is another of the “Big Things” that dot the Australian landscape. The trout was chosen as the local area has excellent fishing spots on Lake Eucumbene. Nearby is a small park where you can stretch your legs and a bakery for snacks… Read more
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Southern Cloud Memorial
Southern Cloud The Southern Cloud, registered VH-UMF, was one of five three-engine Avro 618 Ten aeroplanes flying daily airline services between several Australian cities for Australian National Airways in the early 1930s. The other four were Southern Star, Southern Sky, Southern Moon and Southern Sun. On March 21, 1931, Southern Cloud with six passengers and… Read more