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History The Jarrahdale Sawmill was established in 1872 and became one of the first major timber milling operations in Western Australia. Built beside Gooralong Creek, it processed the region’s abundant jarrah timber, which was transported by a private railway to Rockingham for export around...

The History Wangi Wangi Power Station is a former coal power station located in the City of Lake Macquarie, New South Wales about 2-3 hours north of Sydney or 45 minutes from Newcastle. Beginning construction in 1949, it saw a thousand workers camped on-site during its construction (to...

The History Moonee Valley Racecourse, known as ‘The Valley’ is a horse-racing track in North Melbourne chiefly famous for hosting the “W.S. Cox Plate”, a thoroughbred race considered among the most prestigious in Australia. Originally built in 1883 by William Samuel Cox, a major force in...

The Explore New block of flats being built in Bondi Junction, not much to say beyond having strolled past a number of times I just had to have a look - didn't dissapoint! Site was quite easy to get into and I couldn’t see any cameras or security at all. Looks like there's floors yet to be...

Yanchep Crystal Cave was known to exist since 1860, but it was only in 1903 that a rude entrance was devised and some stairways installed. From 1931 when the State Gardens Board took control of Yanchep Park, the cave was completely overhauled. Theres not a lot of history other than that...

The Cave Clan is turning 40 on January 26, 2026, and you're invited to the party. We will also be having the Clannies on the same weekend. The whole weekend will double as a reunion. It's going to be a huge long weekend with plenty of exploring going on. Save the date: January 22 ~ 26, 2026...

History There's plenty of sources to choose from, but none actually reference the mill so therefore I am going to leave this blank for now. The photos Are all on my D3200 and kit lens because the sigma 10-20mm is really expensive over here. The explore was undisturbed other than some hikers...

History (more to be read at Visit Cockatoo Island / Wareamah in Sydney | Cockatoo Island) Cockatoo Island, located in Sydney Harbour, Australia, has a varied history spanning from its Indigenous origins to its current status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Before European settlement, the...

History Western Australia's early settlers were impressed by the Darwin ranges thick forest of jarrah or swan river Mahoganey as it was then known. The line was built and opened in 1872 as a timber railway and ceased operation in 1962 within a few days of the opening of the railway a nearby...

History Point peron was constructed in 1943 to 1945 in perth australia and was never used. it was home to HMAS Stirling which still inhabits the island today. As of now there are 2 artillery gun posts with underground bunkers an observation bunker and several other features. The explore The...

History Often referred to as ABC Ripponlea studios, the ABC Gordon Street Centre is actually in Elsternwick, Melbourne, but is located on what was once part of the neighbouring Rippon Lea estate. In the mid-1950s, the Australian Government (Commonwealth) on behalf of the Australian Broadcasting...

Gonna try to do my best ! I didn't take a lot of pictures at this time as O didn't know O would do a report. In February I went to visit a old timber mill in western Australia. "This mill commenced operation on this site in 1913 although none of the buildings now seen are original apart from...

What is the best drain in Australia? This question is deeper than you might originally think, mainly because what a "good" drain is varies from person to person. Hailing from Adelaide myself generally means anything above 2 Meters is considered good (hold your laughter please). However if...

Hi all, my name is Grimbo. I'm an explorer from South Australia who mainly does drains and other tunnels with the occasional topside thrown in. Nice to meet ya!