An Australian Gnamma Hole: Early explorers used these water holes to survive in the harsh outback, They would capture an aboriginal, feed them only salted meat for several days then...

mullumby Loc: Australia

Early explorers used these water holes to survive in the harsh outback, They would capture an aboriginal, feed them only salted meat for several days then release them, the aborigine would head for the nearest water point and the explorers would follow, make note of the location and use it on their return.
This one has been fenced to prevent stock and wild animals falling in.

Gnamma hole 1

Gnamma hole 2

fergal

great 2nd shot and thanks for the interesting fact.
fergal

Fstop12 Loc: Kentucky

mullumby wrote:

Early explorers used these water holes to survive in the harsh outback, They would capture an aboriginal, feed them only salted meat for several days then release them, the aborigine would head for the nearest water point and the explorers would follow, make note of the location and use it on their return.
This one has been fenced to prevent stock and wild animals falling in.

Interesting history and smart thinking

briace Loc: liverpool uk

mullumby wrote:

Early explorers used these water holes to survive in the harsh outback, They would capture an aboriginal, feed them only salted meat for several days then release them, the aborigine would head for the nearest water point and the explorers would follow, make note of the location and use it on their return.
This one has been fenced to prevent stock and wild animals falling in.

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bullwinkle Loc: New Hartford, Missouri

I don't remember learning stuff like this in school, very interesting. Do you know how deep these are?

mullumby Loc: Australia

Hi Bullwinkle, the depth of the various holes is not a constant,seldom more than 6ft.

Sac-Jack Loc: Sacramento, Ca

Interesting and great picture.

Trippmeister Loc: Los Gatos, CA

Thanks, I love it. Interesting. Great story.