Tharwa Sands Quarry, Wallaroo, Murray Co., New South Wales, Australiai
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Tharwa Sands Quarry | Quarry (Active) |
| Wallaroo | - not defined - |
| Murray Co. | County |
| New South Wales | State |
| Australia | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
35° 11' 53'' South , 148° 57' 28'' East
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Quarry (Active) - last checked 2023
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Canberra Lapidary Club Inc | Lyons, Australian Capital Territory | 19km |
Source of Girrinderra "Red Granite" (actually a porphyry), used in gravels across Canberra: in the surroundings of New Parliament House, the War Memorial, the National Gallery of Australia, the National Museum of Australia, and Government House.
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