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Birrawa


This weekend we went wayfaring in a concerted attempt to reach 100 towns before the end of the year.

Birrawa is a small settlement flanking the road between Mudgee and Gulgong. There is a big grain silo there and some very sad old homes and buildings. I wan't sure if this was a community hall or a church.

See more of Birrawa over at 100 towns.

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  1. MarkNovember 5, 2012 at 9:39 PM

    My 1st thought was also a sad shot.
    Also agree with you that those vintage caravans look great but I wouldn't want to holiday in one.

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  2. diane bNovember 9, 2012 at 8:57 PM

    Great shot of decay

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  3. GretchenJoannaNovember 10, 2012 at 2:03 AM

    The quiet colors and varied textures of this photo are really appealing. At least those are natural materials of wood and metal decomposing, something on the order of logs and rocks breaking down.

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