New Zealand Gully Dam
Lack of water was the major challenge Southern Cross faced in the early days. Between 1888 and 1894, the only source of water to service the rapidly growing town was…
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Golden Valley, Knutsford
Golden Valley was named after Golden Scrub Wattle (not gold!) which covers slopes of the valley. The township of Knutsford within Golden Valley is where the Shire of Yilgarn’s history…
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Masonic Lodge
The Southern Cross Masonic Lodge was one of the first freemason’s lodges in the Goldfields region and is the oldest example of a Masonic Hall in Western Australia today. Masonic…
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Southern Cross Pioneer Cemetery
Located on the Great Eastern Highway behind the Information Bay, next to the Southern Cross Caravan Park. A visit to the Southern Cross Pioneer Cemetery provides an opportunity to learn…
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Wimmera Hill
Wimmera Hill features a large Pioneer Monument with a pick and shovel to represent the early mining settlers in the district, and a scythe and rake depicting the farming industry.…
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Yilgarn History Museum
Western Australia’s Eastern Goldfields history began at Southern Cross. Absorb the rich history of the region and view an extensive collection of artefacts at the Yilgarn History Museum. The Museum…
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