Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Burra near Clare Valley SA

Decided to go for a drive today & discover some more about the history of mining town Burra. Copper was discovered in 1845. Miners flocked from all parts of the world, most of them hailing from UK, especially Cornish & set about making the town a little piece of Cornwall & bringing with them their traditions (cornish pasties)!!
 

Windfarm on the road into Burra
 

Back drop on the stage in Burra Town hall
 

Historic display in town hall
 

 

 

 
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