The dominating feature of ‘Australia’ is now the old, out-of-service
sugar factory’s chimney, with “Australia” written prominently down
its length. This tiny town with its dirt roads and bare facilities holds
little in common (than its name) with the great island continent
16,000 kilometres to the south-west. However, Cuba continues its
journey on the arduous path to a free market and this little town
might one day be in a position to capitalise on its links to its larger,
affluent namesake.
REFERENCE and IMAGES:
The old sugar mill dominates Australia in Cuba. Photo: Cameron Atfield
A street sign welcomes visitors to Australia, Cuba. Photo: Cameron Atfield
Old steam trains used to transport sugarcane from Australia, Cuba. Photo: Cameron
Atfield
A monument to Fidel Castro in the Australia Township. Photo: Cameron Atfield
Downtown Australia, Cuba. Photo: Cameron Atfield
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