I didn't know but this was the first place in Australia
to receive a satellite transmission of any kind, and it played an integral role
in communications for the Apollo space missions in the 60's. The large dish
sort of sits atop the town which is pretty cool. 9000 people live here so the
town had most things, we did Woolies and Post Office etc and did a roast chook
for tea.
Nat wasn't feeling well so I took the boys to 1 mile
jetty and we walked the whole way out. They seem to use it for loading cattle
and pumping fuel out to ships, along with produce, wool & all manner of goods in and out. $4 to walk 2
miles and you can get a cuppa before you go. Lots of fisherman and a nice way
to finish the day.
We only need 1 night here, and will push on to Denham
tomorrow.
Jase.
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