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Discovering Historic Burra - South Australia
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Burra was the first surveyed mining town in Australia, and by 1851 Burra was Australia's largest inland town. The famed 'Monster Mine' was the largest metal mine in Australia up to 1860. The influence of Burra on the economy of South Australia and on mining in Australia gives the town and mine considerable historic importance to all Australians.
Burra has survived as one of Australia's most significant historic towns dating from the country's first mining era, which took place in South Australia between 1841 and 1851. The townships and mine sites of Burra, with their magnificent collection of historic buildings, provide a comprehensive record of the methods and lifestyles of 19th century mining community.
The town of Burra is on the Register of the National Estate and many of its buildings are on the List of State Heritage items. On the first of February 1993 the town of Burra was declared a State Heritage Area.
Burra was the first surveyed mining town in Australia, and by 1851 Burra was Australia's largest inland town. The famed 'Monster Mine' was the largest metal mine in Australia up to 1860. The influence of Burra on the economy of South Australia and on mining in Australia gives the town and mine considerable historic importance to all Australians.
Burra has survived as one of Australia's most significant historic towns dating from the country's first mining era, which took place in South Australia between 1841 and 1851. The townships and mine sites of Burra, with their magnificent collection of historic buildings, provide a comprehensive record of the methods and lifestyles of 19th century mining community.
The town of Burra is on the Register of the National Estate and many of its buildings are on the List of State Heritage items. On the first of February 1993 the town of Burra was declared a State Heritage Area.