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Uploaded: 03/19/16 2:45 AM GMT
Cafe Sofala
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Sofala is 45 kilometres north of Bathurst and 255 kilometres north west of Sydney. It is Australia's oldest surviving Gold Town. The village was established in 1851 when gold was discovered on the Turon River. In the early days the township followed the Turon River for over 16 kilometres and the population numbered tens of thousands. Over fifty hotels and other businesses catered for the gold seekers at this time. At the 2006 census there was a population of 208.

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::corngrowth
03/19/16 10:24 AM GMT
---At the 2006 census there was a population of 208---

Apparently no gold here anymore, Frank. Only your 'golden' image.
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::tigger3
03/19/16 12:53 AM GMT
Kind of sad to see it rather forgotten, I would think it would be a challenge to keep such a business going. Your image is very pleasing to view, well done Frank. tigs=^..^=
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::trixxie17
03/19/16 4:19 PM GMT
It looks a bit forlorn but at least they've managed to stay in business - interesting capture Frank.
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::0930_23
03/19/16 4:47 PM GMT
I like the Licensed Restaurant sign Frank. Would you still eat there if it was not licensed?
Nostalgic scene.
As Woody Allen would say: "They took the money and run."

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People are like cameras--sometimes they lose focus.
.Tomeast
03/19/16 5:37 PM GMT
Looks like a quaint spot , nice shot.
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.Joanie
03/19/16 10:50 PM GMT
Ahh! The good ole' days! Really great find and shot!!
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.PatAndre
03/23/16 9:47 PM GMT
That is the neatest image. I would give my right arm to eat in that quaint little caf�.
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.makeshifter
03/31/16 10:59 PM GMT
Very "down home". I like the colors, a mix of cool and warm. Nice one!
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.Eubeen
04/01/16 2:41 AM GMT
A nice capture of this sunny, colourful scene, Frank.
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