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Cobargo's streetscape features turn of the century buildings. It has developed in the early 21st century from a sleepy and small village into a popular tourist destination. Its attractions include olden-style stores, leather craftworks, potteries, an iron forge, art galleries, tea rooms and antique
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641:31 December
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1436:Wadbilliga
1411:Shoalhaven
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1265:Jervis Bay
1148:Wandandian
1128:Tura Beach
838:Basin View
497:References
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1138:Ulladulla
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978:Malua Bay
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160:Location
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718:(Map).
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358:History
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