Australian-Chinese merchant history uniquely preserved in Tingha, 1880s New England Australia tin mining town. Store preserves a snapshot of time of many decades with wide range of merchandise dating back to 1950s and earlier. This living museum is a must visit for history buffs.
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New England Australia – Chinese History Preserved
March 16th, 2010 · 4 Comments · Australian History
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Dargaville Museum New Zealand
April 29th, 2009 · No Comments · Free Audio Guides, New Zealand Audio Guides
If you are heading north on your travels from Auckland you most probably have planned to explore the Kauri coast by turning off Hwy 1 at Kaiwaka and taking Hwy 12. Perhaps you have even scheduled a stop at the justifiably respected Matakohe Kauri Museum but have you given a thought to exploring Dargaville and [...]
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