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Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Chile to Lanyon - Migration Connections | Heritage Festival

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An illustration depicting a journey from Chile to Canberra

Chile to Lanyon - Migration Connections | Heritage Festival

Free

30 Apr 2025

Description

In the 1860s, two Chilean men started working for the Cunningham family at Lanyon Homestead. Who were they and why did they travel to Canberra? Join Canberra architect and researcher Fernando Pino as he unearths the story of Eusebio Ponce and Rupelto Rodrigues, two Chilean men who in the 1860s were employed at Lanyon Homestead. They also brought the Chilean pisé de terre building method to the region. Discover the cultural connections between Chile and Canberra.

Location details

Doors at 12:30 PM
Actively welcomes people with access needs.

Address

176 London Circuit, Canberra, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia, 2601

Phone

6207 3968

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An illustration depicting a journey from Chile to Canberra

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