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rockylizard


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January 21 Today in history
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Gday...

1801  - 

Unofficial founder of Melbourne, John Batman, is born. 

1863  - 

Victoria's first ever state funeral is held, in honour of Burke and Wills. 

1863  - 

Stuart receives a huge public welcome in Adelaide after his successful crossing of the Australian continent. 

1815  - 

The first road is completed over the Blue Mountains in NSW, under the direction of William Cox. 

Cheers - John



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I've travelled over the Blue Mountains a few times and always been impressed by the great western plains that unfold before me. It must have been quite a remarkable sight for those early explorers, especially since they weren't sure what to expect.

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