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Delve into Holmwood in Australia
Holmwood in the region of New South Wales is located in Australia - some 105 mi or ( 168 km ) North of Canberra , the country's capital .
Local time in Holmwood is now 12:10 AM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Australia/Sydney " with a UTC offset of 11 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Woodstock, Waugoola, Walli, Sydney City, and Noonbinna. While being here, you might want to check out Woodstock . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Holmwood ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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JAPANESE GARDEN AT COWRA
A walk through the beautiful Japanese Garden at Cowra New South Wales, Australia. ..
Lee/Grant Tank Relic at Cowra, NSW
Video of a Lee/Grant wreck near Cowra, NSW ..
Cowra to Koorawatha: Frisky's Train 1
Cowra to Koorawatha NSW: in October 2006 the Frisky's pet food train from the Nestle factory at Blayney crosses the bridge over the Lachlan River at Cowra and heads south to pick up grain at Temora. T ..
Cowra SAAA fly in video 1
Hi lights fron Cowra SAAA fly in ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Cowra breakout
The Cowra breakout occurred on August 5, 1944, when at least 545 Japanese prisoners of war escaped from a camp near Cowra, in New South Wales, Australia. It was one of the largest prison escapes of World War II, as well as one of the bloodiest. During the ensuing manhunt, four Australian soldiers and 231 Japanese soldiers were killed. The remaining escapees were captured and sent back to prison.
Located at -33.81 148.70 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Cowra Shire
The Cowra Shire is a local government area in the Central West region of New South Wales, Australia. The Shire is located adjacent to the Lachlan River, the Mid-Western Highway, the Olympic Highway and the Lachlan Valley Way. The largest town and council seat is Cowra and has a number of small villages consisting of Billimari, Darbys Falls, Morongla, Woodstock, Gooloogong, Noonbinna, Wyangala and Wattamondara. The Mayor of Cowra Shire Council is Cr.
Located at -33.82 148.70 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Cowra
Cowra is a town in the Central West region of New South Wales, Australia in the Cowra Shire. It is located on the Mid-Western Highway, 317 kilometres west of Sydney on the banks of the Lachlan River at an altitude of 310 metres above sea level. At the 2011 census Cowra had a population of 10,003 people.
Located at -33.81 148.68 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Woodstock, New South Wales
Woodstock is a village in the central west of New South Wales, Australia, located approximately twenty kilometres east of Cowra. It contains remains of a brief goldrush during the late 19th century which left behind a number of substantial buildings before the village relapsed into relative isolation. It includes a restored railway station, hotel, memorial hall and general store. At the 2006 census, Woodstock had a population of 263.
Located at -33.74 148.85 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Darbys Falls, New South Wales
Darbys Falls is a town situated 15 km east of Cowra, New South Wales. It has a population of approximately 70 people, and is a minor tourist destination of the region. Darbys Falls is home to one of NSW's premier public astronomical observatories. The school has now closed. Wyangla Dam Public School services primary aged students. Secondary students travel to Cowra. It is situated on the Lachlan River between the large Wyangala Dam and Cowra.
Located at -33.92 148.85 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
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