Semaphore Suburb Seafront from the pier.

Note the tower, back right. It operated in a similar way to that in Greenwich London. A ball raised and dropped at 1.00pm, to allow ships to synchronise chronometers. Why not at noon - because astronomincal sightings were apparently carried out then.

ADELAIDE AND ITS SURROUNDS - Touching the surface only!

May 11th 2012
ADELAIDE. It was here where were to rest from our trip across Australia, staying with two different family members during our visit.The comments below only touch the surface of the things to experience here, so look elsewhere for more details if you intend to visit. Our overall impression of Adelaide is a very positive ... read more

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Aboriginal settlers arrived on the continent from Southeast Asia about 40,000 years before the first Europeans began exploration in the 17th century. No formal territorial claims were made until 1770, when Capt. James COOK took possession in the name... ... read more

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