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ANZAC Memorial Soldiers
ANZAC Memorial Soldiers
Memorials and Monuments | Port Denison

Find them on the Ocean Drive, opposite the Lookout, next to Nunn’s Pool in Port Denison.
Big Western Rock Lobster
Big Western Rock Lobster
Memorials and Monuments | Dongara

The Big Western Rock Lobster situated on the corner of the Brand Highway & Moreton Terrace, is a must see when visiting Dongara- Port Denison.
Denison House
Denison House
Houses | Port Denison

Denison House has a rich history in it's past. It is currently used for numerous community groups.
Dongara Heritage Trail
Dongara Heritage Trail
Villages | Dongara

The best way to discover our charming historic building is in on the Dongara Heritage Walk. Purchase a booklet from the Visitors Centre for $2.50 and begin your journey back in time.
Fishermen
Fishermen's Memorial Lookout & Obelisk
Memorials and Monuments | Port Denison

The Fishermen's Memorial Lookout and Obelisk was built in remembrance for all the fishermens lives lost at sea.
Irwin Historical Museum
Irwin Historical Museum
Prisons, Local history | Dongara

The Irwin District Museum is housed in the former Dongara Police Station, Courthouse and Gaol. The building also served as a ticket of leave hiring depot, and police quarters. It's open Mon- Sat, 10am
Knowler House
Knowler House
Houses | Port Denison

The building was constructed in the 1930s by George Knowler as a house and fish shop. It was later the residence of his son Sydney Knowler, who was a prominent fisherman.
Nun
Nun's Cemetery
Cemeteries | dongara

The Nun's Cemetery is located at the back of the Priory Lodge.
Pearse House
Pearse House
Houses | Dongara

Pearse House was built in 1870 as an early pastoralist house and was a very prominent building.
Road Board Office
Road Board Office
Government Buildings | Dongara

Built of local stone, this small single room building was constructed in 1910 to house the Irwin District Roads Board Office and was used for this purpose until 1958 when minor additions were made to
Russ Cottage
Russ Cottage
Houses | Port Denison

Built in 1881 by Titus Russ, the Russ Cottage is a fine example if a rural worker’s home of over 145 years ago.
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