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Lanyon Homestead

Tharwa Drive, Tharwa Act 2620

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The story

This 19th-century pastoral property in the Tuggeranong area saw drownings in the nearby river and farm accidents over the years. Its best-known ghost is a stockman or farmer seen standing at the fireplace in the old kitchen, built around 1840, warming his hands as workers once did before lunch.

Visitors. Open to the public Wednesday to Sunday (admission; ACT Historic Places).

Location note. In Tharwa, south of central Canberra; street only (Tharwa Drive)

Source. canberradaily.com.au

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Listing source canberradaily.com.au
Visitors Open to the public Wednesday to Sunday (admission; ACT Historic Places).

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canberradaily.com.au

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Tharwa Drive, Tharwa Act 2620

Serving Canberra, Act and surrounding communities.

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