Category: Memorial
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First Fleet Memorial Gardens Wallabadah
First Fleet Memorial Gardens Wallabadah We hadn’t intended to stop in Wallabadah, but on seeing the sign for the First Fleet Memorial Gardens, we decided to. This is the great thing about driving with no fixed appointments, because you can stop at any time and see something interesting. Another interesting thing to discover is the… Read more
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Les Darcy Monument Australian Boxer
Australian Boxer Les Darcy Monument Dedicated in August 2000, the Les Darcy Monument celebrates the achievements of one of Australia’s greatest boxers. Set back from the New England Highway in a grassy park in front of the East Maitland Bowling Club, the statue can be easy to miss. The statue stands on a marble platform,… Read more
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Minmi Cemetery in Western Newcastle
Minmi Cemetery Situated in the western suburbs of Newcastle, the Minmi cemetery, records the early history of coal mining in the district. Time and weather have faded many headstone to the point where they can no longer be read. This adds to the atmosphere of the area however, as it gives you a feeling for… Read more