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The Springbank Island Archaeological Project

Pamela Ricardi, Duncan Wright, Peter J. Dowling, Simon Haberle, Johan Kamminga, David A. Johnston, Rohan Goyne

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This paper presents the results of recentarchaeological investigations carried out on the3.64ha Springbank Island, located within the West Basin of Lake Burley Grifn. This was the location for 'Springbank Homestead', the earliest owner occupiedhomestead in present day Canberra. It was also in a region of signicance for Traditional Owners. The following sections provide historical and archaeologicalinformation about a site that continues to be a popularmeeting place for the Canberra community.

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This paper presents the results of recentarchaeological investigations carried out on the3.64ha Springbank Island, located within the West Basin of Lake Burley Grifn. This was the location for 'Springbank Homestead', the earliest owner occupiedhomestead in present day Canberra. It was also in a region of signicance for Traditional Owners. The following sections provide historical and archaeologicalinformation about a site that continues to be a popularmeeting place for the Canberra community.

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This paper presents the results of recentarchaeological investigations carried out on the3.64ha Springbank Island, located within the West Basin of Lake Burley Grifn. This was the location for 'Springbank Homestead', the earliest owner occupiedhomestead in present day Canberra. It was also in a region of signicance for Traditional Owners. The following sections provide historical and archaeologicalinformation about a site that continues to be a popularmeeting place for the Canberra community.

Key concepts: Archaeology, Geography, History

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