Friday, September 3, 2010

OLD CANBERRA


A collection of pictures of 19th century buildings in the Australian Capital Territory most of which have already been used in other posts on this site. Hill Station - Lanyon - Duntroon Dairy - Blundell's Cottage - St John's - Yarralumla Woolshed - Rose's Cottage - Tuggeranong Church - Ginninderra Village.

Slideshow format with background music: Pachelbel's Canon (info)


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4 comments:

  1. KeithSeptember 3, 2010 at 4:30 PM

    Some lovely old places.

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  2. David R. ReidSeptember 3, 2010 at 7:54 PM

    I was sorting out my images folder and thought I would give them some more air Le Loup.

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  3. Lynn NerdalSeptember 6, 2010 at 8:30 AM

    Very well done Dave, much appreciated : )

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  4. David R. ReidSeptember 6, 2010 at 9:07 AM

    Thanks Lynn, I appreciate the feedback.

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