Port Pirie was named after the schooner John Pirie which was used originally for transport of sheep and gum tree timber to Port Lincoln, then later as a general carrier. This is a model of the ship.
Port Pirie produces lead, zinc and silver, and the smelter is one of the largest integrated zinc and lead producers in the world. The smelter chimney( in the centre of the photo) is 205 meters tall - twice the height of Sydney Harbour Bridge.
The silos here are used for storage of local wheat, barley and other grains before being transported to Adelaide by train, then exported all over the world. The silos have a capacity of 158,700 tonnes.
There are many beautiful heritage buildings in Port Pirie.
Notice the pig,cow and sheep heads on the building below.
This is the Cathedral, and is one of two Catholic churches in the town, and where we went to mass tonight. Inside the church is a huge pipe organ, but unfortunately wasn't being played tonight.
This is the convent next door to the church, with the front garden full of roses.
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Location:Port Pirie
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