Governor Macquarie warned us of building folly centuries ago
In 1817, an exasperated Governor Macquarie issued yet another warning to settlers in the Hawkesbury area about the foolishness of building on the flood plains.
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In 1817, an exasperated Governor Macquarie issued yet another warning to settlers in the Hawkesbury area about the foolishness of building on the flood plains.
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