Rubgy

Birthplace of Queensland

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September 30th 2007
After 3 non-stop days on Fraser Island I decided on the town of 1770/Agnes Water. It is about 4 hours north of Hervey Bay and only 2000 people live in both towns. I came with no plans besides just hanging out, doing some laundry and maybe some surfing. The hostel was absolutely amazing set right in the middle of a residential neighborhood. After lounging the first night, I decided on a surfing ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Queensland » 1770

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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