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Early settlement at Walka
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Learn about early settlement at Walka.
Students discover the position of Oakhampton in NSW and its surrounding suburbs. Using positional language and points of the compass, they discuss where Oakhampton is, in relation to nearby suburbs. Students investigate the main uses of the land around Oakhampton prior to the Water Works being built. They also learn about the people who owned and worked on the land and the roles they all played in shaping the environment and early settlement.
Resources
- Early settlement at Walka - PowerPoint presentation (1.20 MB)
- Early settlement at Walka - unit (114.91 KB)
- Early settlement at Walka - worksheets (116.82 KB)
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