town, east-central New South Wales, Australia. It lies in the Blue Mountains at an elevation of 3,337 feet (1,017 metres). Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/k/15
The Katoomba was a British third-class cruiser of 2575 tons launched in 1889. She was one of the seven cruisers built for use around Australia. Found on http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/RK.HTM