Tamworth 2011 1330

First week in Tamworth

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September 3rd 2011
Day 6 Saturday 27th Aug After packing and re-packing a few times, we were finally ready for our next trip. We got up nice and early to check out and make our way to the train station to catch the 10.05 am train to Tamworth. After checking in our baggage, we found our seats and settled down for the 7 hour journey north. The change in scenery was fascinating as we travelled from the city and ... read more

Oceania » Australia » New South Wales » Tamworth

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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