Tag: Snowy Mountains Scheme
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Tumut New South Wales Australia
History of Tumut Tumut is a historic town in the Riverina region of New South Wales, nestled at the foothills of the Snowy Mountains. Originally inhabited by the Wiradjuri people, Tumut’s European history began in the early 19th century, with settlement beginning around the 1830s. Its name is derived from an Aboriginal word thought to Read more
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Snowy Hydro Discovery Centre
Located in Cooma New South Wales, the Snowy Hydro Discovery Centre is an excellent place to learn about the Snowy Mountains Scheme, one of Australia’s greatest engineering projects. The centre’s exhibits trace the history of the scheme and people who built it. The Snowy Mountains Scheme Commencing in 1949, the Snowy Mountains Scheme consists of Read more