| Keith |
| Keith
is on the main Melbourne- Adelaide road. Much of the farmland around it
was once a part of the ninety mile desert, but thanks to the discovery
that it lacked trace elements, it is now highly productive land. |
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| Keith
was proclaimed in 1883, and has some good examples of rural town
architecture. A nearby park, the Mt Monster Conservation Park, has some
spectacular granite outcrops, presumed to have once been islands when the
south east was covered by water forty million years ago. A sign-posted
walk takes visitors to the Mt Monster lookout for marvellous views of the
area.
Attractions |
- KEITH
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Standing proud in Heritage Street is the
former Congregational Church. Built of local stone in 1910 it is now
owned by the Keith branch of the National Trust. Four leadlight
windows, made by local artists depict the work of the district's
pioneers.
- OLD
MANSE This is a small museum containing photographs and archives
depicting Keith's early history.
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