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Brindabella Station, sometimes referred to as the Brindabella Homestead, is located within the Brindabella Ranges in the state of New South Wales, Australia. It was the childhood home of the Australian author Miles Franklin. [1] [2] Brindabella was first settled by the Franklin family in 1846, but they were unable to settle permanently until 1861 due to Aboriginal settlement in the region. [3] In the 20th century, the station was a favorite fishing spot of Malcolm Fraser. [4]

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References

  1. "Miles Franklin and her 'Brindabella' Childhood". M A R G I N: Life & Letters in Early Australia. 1 November 2006. Retrieved 1 April 2008.
  2. Ann Beveridge (6 April 2004). "Doing the Hard Miles in Struggle for Recognition". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 1 April 2008.
  3. "History of Brindabella Station". Brindabella Station. Archived from the original on 17 October 2009. Retrieved 1 April 2008.
  4. "Local History". The Brindabella Wilderness Reserve. Archived from the original on 20 November 2008. Retrieved 1 April 2008.

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