Footbridge across the Burra Creek is a photograph by Linda Lees which was uploaded on May 28th, 2014.
Footbridge across the Burra Creek
Burra is one of the most beautifully preserved towns in South Australia.
This former copper mining town is listed on the National Estate... more
by Linda Lees
Title
Footbridge across the Burra Creek
Artist
Linda Lees
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Burra is one of the most beautifully preserved towns in South Australia.
This former copper mining town is listed on the National Estate Register and also declared a State Heritage Area.
Burra began with the discovery of copper in 1845, by shepherds Thomas Pickett and William Streair. A number of townships soon developed - the South Australian Mining Association town of Kooringa, plus Redruth (Cornish) Aberdeen (Scottish) Llywchwr (Welsh) and Hampton (English).
By 1851, the settlement now collectively known as Burra had a population of 5,000, second only to Adelaide with a population of 18,000. After the closure of the Monster Mine in 1877, the town became a service centre for an extensive agricultural and pastoral area.
info from http://www.southaustralia.com
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May 28th, 2014