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Gold Coast Show

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September 9th 2008
Last weekend we went to the Gold Coast Show, which is basically what we would call a fair at home. There were rides, animals, games, lots of food, performances, and giveaways. It was held at the show grounds right by the Uni campus. We went on Sunday afternoon, which was the last day it was held. The first 2 nights of the show had fireworks, which we could see from the apartment. We were told it ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Queensland » Gold Coast

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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