Burra, calls itself 'An Historic Copper Town and the Merino Capital of the World'. It did not become an official entity until 1940 when the tiny, separate mining communities of Aberdeen, New Aberdeen, Kooringa, Llwchwr, Redruth and Graham were drawn together under the name Burra.
There are a large number of the old buildings still n use today.
We had breakfast at St. Just cafe and Gill is pictured talking with a local in the cafe. Visited old wares shops, antique shops (expensive) and even the op shop .. all good.
The Anglican Church - the church of St. Mary has historically significant stained glass windows ( dating from 1860 to 1921) and also one of the best organs in Australia.Read more