Burra is an old mining and agriculture town in the Mid North of South Australia. It has become a history and heritage icon, with most of the original commercial buildings and houses still occupied and […]
Coober Pedy is a small desert town about halfway between Adelaide and Alice Springs. The extreme summer temperatures have led to many residents living in caves. A standard three-bedroom cave home with lounge, kitchen, and […]
The more you search the Southern Downs, the more surprises you find. While the history of the full Darling Downs is a testament to the resilience, perseverance and vision of those early European settlers who […]
You can follow most of the “Great Norther Rail Line” by driving the New England Highway from Toowoomba to Wallangarra and further into NSW. […]
The property known as “Deloraine” is a heritage listed house built on two parcels of land which were first purchased in September 1858. The land was granted to Edmund Curry whose descendants still live in […]
Rural settlement commenced in 1843 with the arrival of squatter and explorer Henry Russell. The first sheep flocks arrived in the 1850’s. […]
Port Adelaide is the first area in South Australia to be declared an historic precinct. It is home to the state’s most substantial and continuous group of colonial buildings. There are some wonderful picture opportunities. […]
I have been trying to do some research on the History of Tooraweenah, a tiny rural village of about 130 people on the lower western slopes of the Warrumbungles in NSW. The first store was […]
Australia’s oldest surviving gold-rush town, Sofala, is just 49 km from Bathurst in New South Wales. The village has only two streets, with most of the buildings in original condition. Edward Hargraves discovered gold nearby […]
The classic Queenslander, whose design can be easily modified to suit our contemporary lifestyles. Wikimedia Commons The Queenslander house is a classic piece of Australian architectural design. With its distinctive timber and corrugated iron appearance, […]
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