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who were trying to escape the ravages of the Great Depression to Europeans fleeing what was left of Europe after the second World War . It created a diverse culture of resilient people all working together to establish a town amongst one of the planet harshest lands .
A population of around two thousand in the 1960s saw Andamooka become a self-governed town , a last frontier , Australia ’ s version of the Wild West . It bred colourful characters , each with stories to tell , and today those stories are a part of the unique experience that is Andamooka .
Within the history of the town , Andamooka has rich connection to the Aboriginal peoples of the area . A relationship between European and the Aboriginals saw them working together , opal becoming a new
andamooka is a living relic , a tribute to a recent past of hardship and resilience
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