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| Website Name | Atherton Chinatown and Hou Wang Temple |
| Website Address | http://www.houwang.org.au/ |
| Description |
Atherton Chinatown, in Australia's tropical North Queensland, developed in the late 1800s and by the late 1920s was almost deserted. The town left a legacy: a highly significant archaeological site and a unique Chinese temple. |
| Location |
86 Herberton Road |
| Suburb |
Atherton |
| State |
Queensland (More websites in the same location)
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| Country |
Australia |
| Category | Built, Natural and Historic Heritage; historic buildings, places and sites (More websites in same category) |
| Index Frequency |
Monthly |
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