Photograph - colour, Clare Gervasoni, Dugouts, Burra, South Australia, 29/05/2013

Historical information

In 1847 dugout homes along the Burra Creek extended for along 5 kilometres. The census of 1851 recorded a population of 4,403 for the town, with 1,800 living in hunts in 'Creek Street'. The dug outs were rent free.

Physical description

Photograph of dugout accommodation in Blyth Street, Burra.

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