Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve

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[edit] History of the Mineral Springs

In the 1864 its citizens met at the Savoia Hotel[1] and petitioned the government to protect the mineral springs from mining - the water was rated above gold and the Hepburn Mineral Spring Reserve was created in 1865.[2] Many of its residents came from 'spa' areas in Italy, Germany and England and appreciated its value.

[edit] Bathhouse

A bathhouse was created in the 1890s which has been remodelled several times. The latest remodelling will open in 2008.

[edit] Springs

Several springs exist in the main reserve - Soda, Sulphur, Pavilion, Locarno and Wyuna. Golden Spring, Hendersons and Lithia Spring are located in the vicinity.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Gervasoni, Clare Bullboar Macaroni and Mineral Water Hepburn Springs Swiss Italian Festa Inc P 14 P 71
  2. ^ Gervasoni, Clare Bullboar Macaroni and Mineral Water Hepburn Springs Swiss Italian Festa Inc P 72

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