This mural was on the toilet block at Penrose Park. It shows one of the early, pre BHP, mines that existed in the area. It opened in 1882, employed about a hundred men and then closed in 1892.
Changes Over the Ranges October 13th 2014 We were dragged out of bed by a knock at the door at 8.45am (when we were having a bit of a lie in) and Barry found a Jehovah’s Witness outside the door trying to sell us the Watchtower magazine. He was very unimpressed as we were in a van in a free camping area. He finds it bad enough that they come around to houses but this was the end for him. He firmly said no and came back inside grumbling. ... read more
Oceania » Australia » New South Wales » Silverton 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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