Mount Morgan Dam

Another dam which is very short on water. Was developed during the gold rush days and now supplies the town's water. The surrounding area is very dry.

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Day 74 Rockhampton

October 28th 2007
Big day out today. Paul started with an early game of golf and then we went walking in the city centre. There are many grand old buildings several of which are Heritage listed. Then went to Mount Morgan about 40 Km away where there has been gold, copper and silver mined in the past. Had a picnic lunch by a dam which is very low. ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Queensland » Rockhampton

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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