Burra (former), SA, 5417
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blingg
S 33° 40.825 E 138° 56.256
54H E 308815 N 6271369
The former post office in Burra formerly known as Kooringa
Waymark Code: WMXT95
Location: South Australia, Australia
Date Posted: 02/23/2018
Views: 4
The former Burra post office on the Barrier Hwy (Market St) is now the local art gallery and was constructed in 1860 as a telegraph office but included the post office from 1861 and included living quarters for the postmaster and his family
It was from here that John McDouall Stuart sent a telegram informing the Governor that he and his party had achieved the journey to the Gulf of Carpentaria and return
State/Territory: SA
Post Boxes: No
Historical Significance: Yes
Current use: No
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