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This Victorian Gold Town peaked in 1893.

23/08/2024 suggpixc 0

Clunes was the first town in Victoria to have a recognised gold discovery. It is about 40 Kms North of Ballarat and had a peak population in the 1870’s of 6300 people. Today that number […]

The Old Gold Fields of Paddy’s Flat

15/06/2024 suggpixc 0

Diggers flocked to the area from Tooloom in the early 1870’s however most of the local population had departed by 1890. Some went back to Tooloom to try their luck. There are no visible remains […]

The Historic Village of Bonalbo in NSW

11/06/2024 suggpixc 0

Bonalbo, a rural village in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, John Donald McLean was the first European to settle in the area. He was a Scotsman who moved his sheep up from […]

Yangan in the Southern Downs, Queensland

26/12/2023 suggpixc 0

Yangan is a quaint rural village (population about 200) at the base of the glorious Swanfels Valley, Yangan offers unique examples of late 1800s timber architecture.Previously named Upper Swan Creek, the town became known as […]

Historic All Saints Memorial Church, Tamrookum

17/10/2023 suggpixc 0

All Saints Memorial Church, Tamrookum, Queensland This family owned timber church designed by Robin Dods, was erected by August 1915 and dedicated on 31 August 1915 by the Anglican Archbishop of Brisbane, St Clair Donaldson, […]

Australian Colonial Architecture

18/09/2023 suggpixc 0

Australian colonial architecture refers to the architectural style that emerged during the time when Australia was a colony, primarily from the late 18th century to the early 20th century. It reflects the influence of the […]

Kalbar in the Scenic Rim

08/09/2023 suggpixc 0

Kalbar is a charming town located in the Scenic Rim region of Queensland, Australia. It has a rich history dating back to its establishment in the mid-19th century. Kalbar was initially settled by German immigrants […]

The Byron Bay Lighthouse

12/08/2023 suggpixc 0

The Byron Bay Lighthouse, also known as the Cape Byron Lighthouse, is located on Cape Byron in New South Wales, Australia. It is one of Australia’s most iconic and beloved lighthouses, known for its rich […]

Goolwa railway station in South Australia

28/07/2023 suggpixc 0

Goolwa railway station in South Australia, has a rich history dating back to its establishment in 1854. It played a significant role in the transportation of goods and passengers in the region. Originally known as […]

Bordertown Railway Station

25/07/2023 suggpixc 0

Bordertown Railway Station is located in South Australia (this one opened in 1914), and has a rich history that serves as evidence of the development and evolution of railway transport in Australia. Bordertown is a […]