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Building
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Archibald Prize 2021 in Maitland
Archibald Prize 2021 in Maitland Displayed at the Maitland Regional Art Gallery until March 6 2022, the Archibald Prize finalists for 2021 showcased a great variety of painting styles. The Archibald Prize is Australia’s most prestigious portrait prize, having been awarded since 1921. Named after J. F. Archibald, the editor of The Bulletin who left… Read more
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Age of Fishes Museum
Age of Fishes Museum Canowindra Driving north from Canberra, our trip took us through the small New South Wales town of Canowindra. Interestingly, the town has a museum dedicated to the Age of Fishes. Fossils were first found in 1955 when roadworks uncovered a slab of rock with interesting impressions. This was later brought to… Read more
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Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum
Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum Bathurst Driving through Bathurst on our way to the Newnes Industrial ruins we discovered the Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum. Surprised to find such an important collection located in regional New South Wales. The Somerville Collection Containing over 5,000 objects, the collection was the life’s work of Warren Somerville AM.… Read more