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| BOAB TREES -- On the left, one where we stopped to stretch our legs on the way to Fitzroy Crossing. On the right, the "prison tree" near Derby. In the early 20th century, prisoners being walked across country were kept inside the boab over night so that a single guard was all it took to prevent escape. | |
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| A COMBINATION ART GALLERY/POOL HALL -- complete with plenty of instructions for the patrons. | |
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| RIVERS OF SALT -- Salt is mined from the red desert sands and recovered from evaporation fields along the coast. Above, the two meter measuring stick is there to let motorists know how deep water is on the road during the rainy season. The salt dried in this low-lying spot is hard as cement even though water may flow under the crust. | |
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| TOILETS-- Ok, you would see toilets everywhere. But historic toilets? And how often to you get instructions (orders?) for taking care of the public toilet you use? And by the way, the toilet with the instructions did not look like the one pictured on the sign. The sign on the door of the outhouse on the right proclaims it an "Historical Thunderbox." | ||
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And when was the last time you saw A CAMEL'S GRAVE? The sign explains. |
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A NAKED BEACH -- In truth, most of the beaches were "naked." But this one was also nude...albeit the nude bathers seem shy. The beach is in a national park near Exmouth. A guide told us the only problem they have with the beach is that people keep stealing the sign. So users have resorted to rocks to mark the turnoff. |
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