Darwin’s other History

Sadly Darwin was bombed during WWII and many service men and women and civilians lost their lives, and Darwin has done a tremendous job of memorialising this event.  Today we came across some other history.

There are only 4 pre WWII homes still standing that have also survived Cyclone Tracey of 1974 which devasted Darwin.  They were public servant housing, and are now heritage listed. All designed by the same architect BCG Burnett.

The Star Cinema, open air cinema, relied on the airforce to bring them the latest movie reels.  The area has much memorabillia from it’s hayday, it is now part of the Mall and contains a selection of boutique shops and healthy snack bars, and a barber that wants to charge $44 for a mans haircut, and $65 including a shave.