Donnybrook is a suburb of Dublin in Ireland. It is thought that St. Broc established a convent or monastery in the area in the eighth or ninth century. This was destroyed in the late ninth century by Viking invaders, but the area continued to be known as “Domnagh Broc” or the “Church of St. Broc”. […]
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Month: October 2021
The Tea and Sugar Train
Kalgoorlie to Port Augusta Whilst the Trans Australia Railway was being constructed, the Tea and Sugar Train was established to supply food and other staples to the men at the various work camps along the line. Also, along the line, settlements were established at 30km intervals to maintain the line after it had officially opened. […]