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ABERGLASSLYN HOUSE, PAUL AND YVONNE MAULE Aberglasslyn House " A Special Invitation" Aberglasslyn Lane, Aberglasslyn, Hunter Valley Aberglasslyn House is John Verge's 1840's masterpiece set in 12 rural acres. View recently acquired "lost" artifacts, the splendid domed spiral staircase and impressive cellars. Come and view this outstanding architecture and fine regency interior. 1,2,8 & 9 April 11.00am to 4.00pm $7.00 Adults, $15.00 Family (2 adults/2 children under 10 years) Bookings not required ANAMBAH MAITLAND TOURISM Maitland's Marvellous Mansions Anambah Open House Anambah, 200 Anambah Road The Maitland region once boasted three great Victorian Country Houses: "Anambah", "Duckenfield" and "Leeholme". Only "Anambah" survives. Now it is under threat. Visit this magnificent, uniquely Australian survivor of Maitland's rich rural past and learn of the 20 year battle against the bureaucracies to save this great house from destruction. 1 & 2 April 11.00am to 4.00pm, tours on the hour $7.00 per person, $15.00 families (02) 4932 8457 BANGALOW BANGALOW HISTORICAL SOCIETY The History of Bangalow Sporting Facilities and Surrounds on Display Corner of Ashton and Deacon Streets, Bangalow A photographic and historical item display of the Bangalow township , it's people and it's heritage. 3 - 4 April 10.00am to 2.00pm $5.00 (02) 6687 1317 BARRABA NANDEWAR HISTORICAL SOCIETY Barraba's Sporting Heroes on Paper Dean Room, 71 Queen Street Barraba A Pictorial Exhibition of Barraba sporting persons including Country Week Tennis players, cricketers, snow jumpers, footballers and many more. 1,2,5,7 - 9 April 2.00pm to 4.00pm $2.00 Adults, $1.00 Pensioners, $0.50 Children (02) 6782-1212 BELLINGEN BELLINGEN NOW INC. (BELLINGEN MAIN STREET PROGRAM) Bellingen Shire Time Capsule Council Park, Hyde Street, Bellingen The Bellingen Shire Time Capsule will be launched through time on Saturday 8th April, as part of the Heritage Festival and will be opened on Australia Day 2025. The Project is designed to preserve our heritage and promote unity in our community. 8 April 11am Free (02) 6655 0699 BERKELEY BERKELEY PIONEER CEMETERY RESTORATION GROUP Breakfast with Olympians Mt Keira Mountain Top Restaurant Celebrate the Olympic year by sharing an enjoyable buffet breakfast with past and present Olympians. 2 April 8.00am to 11.00am Pricing discussed upon application (02) 4272-8188 Attendance for the breakfast is limited to 100 people. Bookings are essential. Guided Tours of Berkeley Pioneer Cemetery Investigator Drive, Unanderra Take a guided tour of the Historic Berkeley Pioneer Cemetery. Walks take approximately 45 minutes. 2 April 1.00pm to 4.00pm (02) 4272-8188 BOWRAL THE BRADMAN FOUNDATION Bradman "The Boy From Bowral" Bradman Museum, St Jude Street Experience the history, relive the great moments, and marvel at the achievements of our greatest sporting hero - Sir Donald Bradman AC. Archival film footage, photos and wonderful memorabilia tell the story of Bradman, "The Boy from Bowral". The Bradman Museum is a museum of Australian Cricketing History Commemorating Sir Donald Bradman AC. Situated by Bradman Oval just 90 minutes drive from Sydney the Museum plays a significant role in Our Sporting Heritage. 1 - 9 April 10.00am to 5.00pm $7.00 Adults, $3.00 Children, $17.50 Family (02) 4862 1247 CAMDEN WIVENHOE HISTORIC HOUSE Wivenhoe Horse and Carriage Park Drive Wivenhoe Historic House, 229 Macquarie Grove Road, Camden Wivenhoe is a 600 acre property near Cobbity which will be hosting a variety of equestrian activities together with a music festival featuring performances from classical to folk and a big brass band. 1 April 10.00am to 7.00pm $5.00 Adults, $12.00 Family (02) 4655-7057 THE STABLES WIVENHOE Poetry at the Stables 229 Macquarie Grove Road Poets from all over NSW recite their works to the audience seated around campfires situated in the courtyard of the Wivenhoe Heritage Stables designed by John Verge for Sir Charles Cowper. 8 April 4.30pm (02) 4655 6061 CROKI GREATER TAREE CITY COUNCIL Old Croki Regatta A boat regatta including cycle races and other heritage events. 9 April Ring for times and costs (02) 6556 3075 CUNDLETOWN CUNDLETOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY Heritage Walk Meet at "Melvie Chick Centre" (ex school residence) High Street, Cundletown Come and take a heritage walk through Historic Cundletown. The walk should take 2 hours and morning tea will follow the walk. 6 April 9.30am $5.00 $5.00 (02) 6553 9368 Small Schools Novelty Event Sports Day Cundletown Public School Cundletown Public School will host a carnival which will incorporate novelty races for infants and primary school pupils and attending parents. Activities will include egg & spoon races etc. There will be light refreshments available and a BBQ lunch. 7 April 11.00am Small entry fee will be charged (02) 6553 9574 GOULBURN SOUTHERN TABLELANDS REGIONAL LIBRARY Country Competitors Goulburn Branch Library, Bourke Street Goulburn Branch Library presents a display of past and present Goulburn sporting identities, highlighting their contributions and achievements to Australian and international competition. 1 - 9 April Library Opening Times HASTINGS HASTINGS COUNCIL Hastings Heritage Festival Various locations See individual listings under Wauchope, Kendall and Port Macquarie. Throughout the festival other events will include tours of the Historic Court House, Embroidered History Panels Display, Historic Cemetery Tour, an exhibition at the Port Macquarie/Hastings Art Gallery as well as a Historic Houses & Buildings - Self Drive Tour. For more information please contact the number provided. 1 - 9 April (02) 6581 8623 Three Maritime Museum Sites Pilot Boat Shed & Wharf, Historic Hibbard Slipway & Ships, Wrecks & Rocks Lantern Walk Extensive maritime history exhibits on the former Pilot Station precinct c1862. There is an exhibition of early maritime memorabilia. At the slipway view the ancient art of boat building and repair. Take a lantern walk and retrace old convict tracks to Flagstaff, listen to stories of the sea, of colonial shipping, crew mutiny, stories of wrecks on the bar and the brave pilots who set to sea in tiny boats to bring the tall ships safely into port. Walk commences at 5.00pm 4 April (02) 6581 8623 JUNEE MONTE
CRISTO HOMESTEAD Old Junee Southern Cross Building Broadway The old printing press and building will reopen for a special day to celebrate the history of the Junee Southern Cross newspaper. Items relating to operation and production of the newspaper will be on display. Old copies of the Junee Southern Cross from the exact week and day 50, 75 and 100 years ago featuring the sporting pages will also be exhibited. 8 April 10.00am to 4.00pm Open Day Broadway Hotel Broadway Hotel The Broadway Hotel closed its doors in 1998 due to the licence being sold to a Sydney Leagues Club. The two story building was later acquired by Junee Shire Council and is currently being renovated to house the Junee Historical Society. The Broadway Hotel will be open during the Heritage Festival with a display illustrating the early days of Broadway, shops, hotels, street scenes and maps. 8 & 9 April 12.00noon to 4.00pm Gymkhana and Horse Rides Junction Street, Junee (Railway Triangle) Horse rides to be provided from the rear stable Broadway Hotel with trail ride to the railway triangle. Within the triangle the Junee Pony Club will conduct an Old Style Gymkhana using jumps and dressage. They will also have on display a range of awards and traditional equipment used by the Junee Pony Club from the early days. 9 April 9.00am to 3.30pm KENDALL HASTINGS COUNCIL Historic Kendall and Kew Country markets in the school grounds, working craft at the railway station, sporting activities at the showground, Longworth's Logging Tramway, Centenary of Federation project and Sunday Sounds and Twilight Finale of Camden Haven Music Festival in historic Kendall Hall. 2 April 8.00am to 4.00pm The Music Festival will commence at 2.30pm, bookings essential (02) 6581 8623 KIANDRA YARRANGOBILLY CAVES ORGANISATION Discover Kiandra - Birthplace of Skiing Old Kiandra Township, Snowy Mountains Highway Meet at Kiandra Courthouse Kiandra township sprang up with the discovery of gold in 1859 and was also the birthplace of Australian skiing in 1861. Join this guided tour and discover the fascinating history of the ghost town of Kiandra. 8 April 11.00am $8.00 Adults, $5.00 concession, bookings essential You are required to wear walking shoes, bring a jumper and raincoat, sunscreen and hat and a packed lunch Maximum group size 20 (02) 6454 9597 KURRI KURRI COALFIELD HERITAGE GROUP Inspect Edgeworth David Memorial Museum Deakin Street, Greta Street Inspect the museum's collection of over 5000 items of an extensive local history library and archives. The collection includes the sporting history of the region. 1 - 9 April 1.00pm to 4.00pm Donation welcome (02) 4937-4418 Images of Coalfield Sporting Heritage Kurri Kurri Community Hall, Lang Street A display of sporting photos and memorabilia representing the regions sporting organisations, schools and Historical Society. The display has been collated by Coalfields Heritage Group and the Kurri Kurri District Small Towns Committee. 3 April 10.00am to 8.00pm (02) 4937-4418 (02) 4937 4418 Heritage Walk Great North Road Convict Works - Sawyer's Gully Meet at the Kurri Kurri Library, Lang Street Drive to Sawyer's Gully where a 3 km walk will take you to inspect the 170 year old Great North Road convict culverts (x15), Bridge, Rock Quarry and rock carvings. 5 & 8 April 10.30am There is no charge for the guided walk and it is recommended that you wear walking shoes, that, sunscreen and bring drinking water. LITHGOW STATE MINE HERITAGE PARK State Mine Heritage Park and Railway Open Day State Mine Gully Road Coal Mining, Steam and Railway displays, with mine bus rides. 1, 2 & 8, 9 April 10.00am to 5.00pm $2.00 Train rides additional (02) 6353 1513 LITHGOW AND DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY Eskbank House Open Day Corner Inch and Bennett Streets The earliest house still standing in the valley proper, home of the founder of the town and property of the succession of industrialists that made the industrial history of the area. Excellent display of early furniture and Lithgow Pottery. 6 to 9 April 10.00am to 4.00pm $2.00 LITHGOW REGIONAL LIBRARY Our Sporting Heritage corner Mort and Bridge Streets Photos and memorabilia of Lithgow Olympians and Australian sporting representatives. 1 - 9 April Library Opening Hours (02) 6352-2770 OLD LITHGOW POTTERY Old Lithgow Pottery Open Day Silcock Street Pottery throwing exhibitions and tours of the pottery building. New Lithgow pottery for sale. 1 - 9 April 9.30am to 4.30pm (02) 6351 4483 LITHGOW SMALL ARMS MUSEUM Open Days Methven Street A Factory History - A People Profile. See displays of small arms and also the surprising range of things that we have in our homes (that the Government wouldn't let you know about). 1,2 & 8, 9 April 10.00am to 5.00pm $4.00 Adults, $10.00 family, $2.00 pensioners and children (02) 6351 4452 LITHGOW CITY COUNCIL Lithgow City Heritage Awards Eskbank House, corner Inch and Bennett Streets Annual Heritage Awards. Council gives awards to recognise good examples of conservation, preservation, adaptive use of buildings and complementary design excellence in the City. 6 April 6.00pm Admission is free, bookings are essential. Maximum group size of 40 people. (02) 6354 9913 MAITLAND MAITLAND TOURISM Old School Tea Fair St Peter's Parish Hall, Banks Street The Parish Hall was originally a school and we propose to trace the history of education in the Maitland district by the Anglican Church in the period 1826-1848. Memorabilia, craft, games, music and refreshments - highlighting the role of the Anglican Church in the education of the people of the colony. 31 March 5.00pm to 8.00pm Mansfield Open House 315 High Street Completed in 1888 and designed by George A Mansfield as the C.B.C Bank Maitland Branch. Three imposing storeys with an ornate front façade, equal to any in Sydney or Melbourne. See the lofty ceilings of the banking chamber and many original fittings. Mansfield, a magnificent example of Maitland's prosperous early years. 1,2,8, & 9 April 10.00am to 4.00pm $6.00 (02) 4934 7007 Maitland's Marvellous Mansions Pinehurst Open House Pinehurst House, Elizabeth Street The 1840-1870 generous proportions give this unusual nineteenth century house a unique and timeless appeal from glass atrium through to restored period interiors and eclectic contents surrounded by an oasis of century-old trees. A must see! Home of interior designer Stephen Troy, wander through at your leisure. Complimentary teas. 1,2,8 & 9 April 10.30am to 5.00pm $7.00 per person, $15.00 family (2 adults, 2 children) (02) 4933 2848 Maitland's Marvellous Mansions Englefield Open House 49 Newcastle Road A large 1830's Georgian farmhouse and garden set on one of the first land grants in Maitland. The property is the home and workshop of renowned reproduction Georgian cabinetmaker, Peter Gibbs. 1 & 2 April 11.00am to 4.00pm tours on the hour $7.00 per person, $15.00 family (02) 4934 1301 Tour
of Aboriginal Heritage MANILLA
HISTORICAL SOCIETY MAITLAND TOURISM 3rd Annual Maitland Heritage Lecture Mindaribba Local Aboriginal Land Council, Lot 457 Chelmsford Drive The third Annual Maitland Heritage Lecture is to be given by the Australian Commissioner for Social Justice, W. Jones. Refreshments provided. 29 March 7.00pm for 7.30pm $10.00 (02) 4933 2611 or email us on maitland.tourism@maitland.nsw.gov.au or visit our web site www.maitlandtourism.nsw.gov.au Yinarr Baran Bali Exhibition Mindaribba Local Aboriginal Land Council, Lot 457 Chelmsford Drive Aboriginal art exhibition incorporating photography, paint, printing and other media. 1 - 9 April 10.00am to 4.00pm $5.00 Adults and $3.00 children and concession (02) 4934 8511 Tours of Mindaribba Aboriginal Land Council Museum and Facilities Mindaribba Local Aboriginal Land Council, Lot 457 Chelmsford Drive Museum of Aboriginal carvings, equipment and implements. Also 2000 year old fireplace found in the region recently and a description of archaeological recovery. 1 - 9 April Weekdays 10.00am to 4.00pm $5.00 Adults, $3.00 children and concession (02) 4934 8511 MITCHELLS ISLAND MITCHELLS ISLAND HALL COMMITTEE / GREATER TAREE CITY COUNCIL Heritage Ball Mitchells Island Literary Institute Hall Old time country ball. Guests invited to dress in period costume and dance the night away. 1 April 7.30pm to 1.30am $15.00 per head Bookings essential (02) 6553 2730 MOAMA MOAMA CEMETERY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Cemetery Walks and Photographic Exhibition Moama Cemetery Perricoota Road Cemetery walks will be conducted by members of Echuca Historical Society. Photographs featuring sporting teams and leisure activities of yesteryear will be exhibited. 1 April 9.00am to 4.00pm (03) 5485 2692 MOLLYMOOK MILTON ULLADULLA HISTORICAL SOCIETY Our Sporting Heritage Mollymook Surf Club, Golf Road Discover the heritage and development of the different varieties of sports in the region. Historic photo display and sports demonstrations. 2 April 10.00am to 4.00pm (02) 4455-4780 MORPETH MORPETH BUSINESS AND TOURISM ASSOCIATION INC A Sporting Chance - Convict Walk to Maitland Gaol Swan Street Morpeth Travel back in time to recreate the original arrival of the first 42 convicts to be incarcerated in the newly completed Maitland Gaol. Follow the convicts as they are marched off to Maitland Gaol by the 99th Regiment Foot. A gala event not to be missed leading up to the Morpeth Triathlon on 2 April. 1 April 10.30am Gaol Tour $8.00 Adults, concessions available Book for a convict place (02) 4933 2611 Bon Voyage William the Fourth Morpeth River Port Committee William the Fourth replica steamship will steam up the Hunter River and moor at the Robert Street Wharf Morpeth. Open for tours in conjunction with Riverport History Exhibition on the old Morpeth Railway Station. In 1831 Morpeth was the busiest port outside Sydney, farm produce, early manufacturing, cedar and people. 1 - 9 April 0409 517 154 Seafarers Ball Morpeth Bowling Club Dress in appropriate costume of the era and theme, or come as you are. Great music and food. 8 April 7.00pm Call for ticket pricing (02) 4934 2325 MAITLAND TOURISM Wallalong Open House Wallalong House, End of Morpeth Street The sleeping beauty of the Hunter Historic Houses, granted 1823. Ramble through the 1840 house, wine cellar, vineyard, Crystal Palace Exhibition Stables and National Trust listed garden. Devonshire teas. Gourmet grazing plates, complimentary wine. 1, 2, 8 & 9 April 10.00am to 5.00pm $7.00 (02) 4930 5114 or email:- spade@hotlinks.net.au All Our Yesterdays Art Exhibition Morpeth Art Studio, 139 Swan Street Art exhibition featuring some of Australia's finest artists in all media. Paintings depicting our heritage in building, machinery and transport. River trade highlighted. Turn back the clock and discover "All Our Yesterdays". 1 - 9 April 10.00am to 5.00pm Thursday to Sunday Corroboree and Aboriginal Art Exhibition Berry House, 471 Duckenfield Road, Duckenfield (via) For the first time in the region, Aboriginal dancers will be present with didgeridoos and clapsticks in a natural, rural setting in the grounds of historic Berry House. Visitors with picnic baskets welcome. 1 April 5.00pm to 7.00pm $7.00 Adults, $3.00 children and concessions (02) 4934 8511 Hunter Valley Teddy Fair Teddy Bears Downstairs, 162 Swan Street Teddy Bear exhibition featuring Aboriginal Hunter Bear to be raffled for the Maitland Cancer Appeal Committee. All bears for sale by Australia's leading artists. 1 - 2 April 10.00am to 4.00pm $2.00 per person, children under 12 free MAITLAND TRIATHLON CLUB / MORPETH BUSINESS AND TOURISM ASSOC 3 Bridge Triathlon Meeting in Swan Street, Morpeth Morpeth's "3 Bridge Triathlon" is a prelude to the Olympic Triathlon and an Olympic distance race. A swim under the historic Morpeth Bridge. A 10km run to historic Hinton Bridge and the 40km bike ride joining historic Morpeth, Hinton and Woodville Bridges. 2 April 7.00am No fee will be charged and no booking required, although call the numbers listed below to confirm this event is proceeding. (02) 4933-6454 |
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NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA AND STATE RECORDS OF NSW A National Archives of Australia and State Records NSW Joint Tour of the North Coast Region of NSW North Coast Region of NSW, including Tweed Heads, Lismore, Coffs Harbour, Clarence River Presentations to family and local history societies in various regional centres. These presentations by representatives of State Records NSW and the National Archives of Australia will provide information on how to access records from each institution and focus on record holdings of particular interest to family and local history enthusiasts. 3 - 6 April For times of afternoon & evening seminars please call the booking number Gold coin donation Bookings are essential (02) 9645 0141 OLD BAR GREATER TAREE CITY COUNCIL Vintage Aircraft Fly In Old Bar Airstrip Coalition of Supporters of the Old Bar Airstrip Fly in of vintage and light aircraft to historic Old Bar Airstrip. Tigermoths from Rutherford, Royal Newcastle Aero Club will be featured and the presence of RAAF. Air show, fun rides , streamer cutting, refreshments and entertainment. 8 & 9 April Call the Manning Valley Aero Club on Tuesdays to confirm times or the Old Bar Airstrip (02) 6558 9301 OXLEY ISLAND GREATER TAREE CITY COUNCIL Heritage Festival Luncheon Oxley Island Tea House, 77 Templetons Lane Lunch in one of historic homes in the Manning. 1 April 10.00am to 4.00pm A la carte menu Bookings essential (02) 6553-2524 PORT MACQUARIE HASTINGS COUNCIL St Thomas Church Port Macquarie St Thomas Church is the fifth oldest church in Australia. It was convict built and retains original family pew boxes, built with high sides and raised to protect free families from the gaze of convict worshippers. Events will include Choir Practice 2.00pm to 3.00pm with historic c.1856 Walker organ; Convict Cellars Tour 3.00pm to 4.00pm 3 April 2.00pm to 4.00pm Donation welcome (02) 6581-8623 Hibbard School House Art Show Hibbard School House, Hastings River Drive The Arts Society is the custodian of the historic Hibbard School House and has been identified with the site for over 100 years. View artworks from the local community and other artists. 3 April 3.00pm to 8.00pm Heritage Walk in Port Macquarie Take a walk with us around historic Port Macquarie which will include the recently restored and refurbished Royal Hotel c1880. 5 April For bookings, walk times and meeting place call Hastings Council (02) 6581 8623 FRIENDS OF ROTO The Games We Used To Play Roto House, off Lord Street, Port Macquarie Turn of the century games such as croquet, shuttlecock, marbles, jacks, cricket, kites and more. Fun for all the family. 9 April 10.00am to 4.00pm Gold coin donation Gold coin donation (02) 6584-2180 QUEANBEYAN QUEANBEYAN CITY COUNCIL Presentation of Heritage Awards Council Chambers, 257 Crawford Street Presentation of Heritage Awards. The Awards will be given in recognition of the restoration work carried out by the owners of houses and other buildings in Queanbeyan. Please contact the Council for details on date confirmation. 1 - 9 April (02) 6298-0276 Cemetery Walk Meeting at Riverside Cemetery Examine the history of Queanbeyan through the grave sites of some of its pioneers in the historic riverside cemetery. 1 - 9 April Contact the council for actual walk times Heritage Walk Come and take a guided and informative heritage walk to some of the historic homes and buildings significant to Queanbeyan's heritage. 1 - 9 April RICHMOND VALE RICHMOND VALE RAILWAY MUSEUM Richmond Vale Railway Museum 4km South of Kurri Kurri - 20km north of Freeman's Waterhole, Main Road 135 Mining Museum - static display at John 'Baron' Brown Show Piece Richmond, main colliery. See how miners worked and played. Ride behind steam power locomotives to Pelaw Main. 2 & 9 April 10.00am to 5.00pm $10.00 Adults, $5.00 Children/concession Bookings essential for groups of 20 or more (02) 4966 4357 Richmond Vale Railway Museum 4km South of Kurri Kurri - 20km north of Freeman's Waterhole, Main Road 135 Mining Museum - static display at John 'Baron' Brown Show Piece Richmond, main colliery. See how miners worked and played. 5 April 10.00am to 1.00pm $5.00 Bookings essential for groups of 20 or more (02) 4966 4357 ROTHBURY HUNTER VALLEY RAILWAY TRUST Open Day Main Road 220 North Rothbury Meet at main Gates, behind Rothbury Riot Memorial This unique site showcases one of the most extensive railway carriage collections in Australia. Other features include steam locomotives with heritage orders and the colliery site of the famous Rothbury Riots. 8 - 9 April 11.00 am to 4.00pm Donation $4.00 Adults, $2.00 Children (02) 4938 3374 SHELLHARBOUR SHELLHARBOUR CITY COUNCIL Shellharbour Fest 2000 - A Century at Play Shellharbour Village, Addison Street Heritage and Youth celebration. Student Heritage Photo Exhibition, Billy Cart Race, Skateboard Slalom, Aboriginal Feast, Heritage Walk, Maypole Dance, Keg Roll, Youth Showcase Concert, Tom Thumb Dinghy Race, Lifesaver Helicopter. 8 April 12.00noon to 9.00pm To enter races call for entry form (02) 4221 6038 SHOALHAVEN THE FRIENDS OF GRAHAM LODGE Our Racing Heritage - 1st Melbourne Cup Winner "Archer" Terrara House Meet at Graham Lodge Visitors Centre, first turn left south of Shoalhaven River Bridge Visit the home of 'Archer', the winner of the 1st Melbourne Cup in 1861. Archer was trained on the Terrara Estate by Etienne de Mestre. This is a rare opportunity to visit the grounds of historic Terrara House which was built by Hugh Mackenzie in 1904. Open by special arrangement on 1 April. Memorabilia on display. 1 April 1.00pm to 5.00pm $10.00 which includes afternoon tea Booking not essential but preferred. A maximum of 250 guests will have access to the estate. (02) 4421-7801 Historic Graham Lodge Located adjacent to the Nowra Visitors Centre, south of Shoalhaven Bridge (first turn left) Learn about the history relating to Graham Lodge which was built in 1860 for the first mayor of Nowra, James Graham, on the Green Hills Estate. View Graham Lodge from the rear verandah of the Visitors Centre. Pick up a walking tour guide at the Nowra Visitors Centre and amble through Nowra. Memorabilia on display. 1 - 9 April Visitor Centre Hours (02) 4446-0189 Graham Lodge Cricket Match Shoalhaven Showground James Graham was a great cricket player. Early matches were played on Graham's Flats in the 1860s. A cricket match will be played in the showground evoking memories of 'Our Sporting Heritage' 1860-1999. Cricket memorabilia will also be on display and a golden oldies parade in vintage cars. Come in the spirit of the day and dress accordingly. 2 April 10.00am to 6.00pm A gold coin will give you admission on this date (02) 4421-7801 Regatta and River Heritage Nowra and the Shoalhaven Rivers Watch the regatta as the Grahams would have from the lodge in the 1880s. Picnic on the river banks. Champagne and oysters on the wharf. 9 April 10.00am to 6.00pm Donation welcome (02) 4421-7801 SINGLETON SINGLETON HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM INC Singleton Historical Book Sale The Mall, Singleton The Singleton Historical Society will have on sale its publications relating to local history of its people and events. 6 April 10.30am to 5.00pm SPEERS POINT LAKE MACQUARIE LIBRARY Local History Photography Display Main Road, Speers Point Come and view our display of photographs depicting the history of sport in the Lake Macquarie area. 1 - 9 April 10.00am to 6.00pm (opening times vary) (02) 4921 0446 TAMWORTH TAMWORTH HISTORICAL SOCIETY Tamworth Cemetery Tours Tamworth Cemetery, Showground Road Conducted Cemetery Tours. Information provided on early Tamworth citizens and notable residents. Please contact the number provided to confirm times and days within the Heritage Festival period. 1 - 9 April Bookings essential (02) 6762 8048 Our Sporting Heritage Photographic & Memorabilia Exhibition Calala Cottage Museum, 144 Denison Street Photographic and memorabilia display. To be held at the "Calala Cottage Museum" built 1875. This will also include a guided tour of the museum complex. 1 - 9 April (extends to 30th) Tue to Fri 2.00pm to 4.00pm, Sat to Sun 10.00am to 4.00pm $4.00 Adults, $3.00 concession and $1.00 students (02) 6765-7492 TAMWORTH CITY COUNCIL Tamworth for the Heritage Festival To be held at various locations in the Tamworth area Tamworth will be conducting various events and activities over the Heritage Festival. These will include PowerStation Museum, Peel Street conducting a unique display of electrical items; the foyer of the Council Chambers displaying a photographic exhibition of buildings funded under the Heritage Fund, about 20 buildings over the last 20 years, and incorporating winners from the 1996-97 Heritage Awards in order to promote coming 2000-2001 Heritage Awards which Councillors have requested be held. There will also be heritage walks and much, much more. Contact the number provided for more information on these and other events in the Tamworth area. 1 - 9 April (02) 6755-4226 "Cinderella's Gems: art and intellectual mission" Tamworth Gallery, V Guy Kable Building, Marius Street A touring exhibition featuring 60 outstanding works from nine university collections in New South Wales. 1 - 9 April Gallery opening hours TAREE TAREE CROQUET CLUB Croquet Club Open Day Taree Park, Albert Street Meeting at the club house, Taree Croquet Club Come and join us for a croquet exhibition 1 April 12.00 to 4.30pm (02) 6552-3075 LOWER MANNING HISTORICAL SOCIETY Harrington Historical Bus Tour A bus tour illustrating the history of Harrington. 8 April Call the number listed to confirm time, meeting place and cost. Bookings essential (02) 6556 1722 TAREE RACING CLUB LTD Zulu Memorial Race Meeting Taree Race Course, Bushland Drive A race meeting with events named to commemorate champion local race horses of the past including 'Zulu' who won the Melbourne Cup. 25 March To include a cavalcade of country racing fashion (02) 6552-1183 GREATER TAREE CITY COUNCIL Golden Oldies Rugby Union Match Taree Rugby Park, Kanangra Drive A rugby union match in period dress. 1 April Please call to confirm times for this event (02) 6552 5335 Our Sporting Heritage in Photos Manning Regional Art Gallery, Macquarie Street An exhibition of photographs of sports events, teams and individuals from the archives of the Manning Valley Historical Society, Manning River Times Newspaper and private collections. 1 - 9 April 10.00am to 4.00pm Donation Our Sporting Heritage Gala Evening An evening celebrating the sports history of the area incorporating the Manning Valley Sports Hall of Fame. 7 April Call to confirm times and cost for the evening (02) 6591 3243 Heritage Walking Tour Meeting at the Greater Taree City Council forecourt, Pultney Street A gentle walking tour of historic Taree, morning tea en route at own cost. Your guides will be Wilf Connors & David Freeman. (Suitable for scooters) 4 & 6 April 9.30am to 1.00pm $4.00 bookings essential Please ensure that you wear suitable footwear, a hat and sunscreen (02) 6591 3259 Manning District Tennis Association Round Robin Tournament Taree Tennis Complex, Commerce Street Activities include an exhibition match in tennis costume from the 1890s. 2 April 9.30am Player Registration (02) 6551-0638 "Super Connie" Display Taree Airport Manning River Aero Club A display including the 'Super Constellation' plane, vintage cars and motorcycles. 8 - 9 April (02) 6553-9301 Unveiling River Street Join us for an unveiling of interpretive display of Historic Shipwreck - PS Manning 5 April 10.30am (02) 6591-3362 Historic Site Bus Tour Guided bus tour Oxley Island, Mitchells Island, Koorainghat, Glenthorne and Pampoolah with historian Wilf Connors. Lunch arrangements to be advised on booking (at own cost) 5 April 9.30am to 3.00pm $6.00 Ensure that you wear walking shoes Historic Site Bus Tour Meeting at the Greater Taree City Council Car Park, Pultney Street Guided bus tour, Cundletown, Landsdown, Coopernook and Croki with historian Wilf Connors. Lunch arrangements to be advised on booking (at own cost). 3 April 9.30am to 3.00pm $6.00 Bookings essential (02) 6591 3259 Heritage Rugby League Exhibition Match Group 3 Leagues Grand, Cowper Street Group Three Country Rugby League Rugby League exhibition match playing to original rules and wearing period dress. 1 April Afternoon Phone for confirmation of times and cost (02) 6553-9750 MANNING DISTRICT SOCCER ASSOCIATION Heritage Exhibition Soccer Match Taree Recreation Ground Soccer match in period dress an heritage rules. 1 April Afternoon Call to confirm times (02) 6591 3259 THIRROUL THIRROUL RAILWAY INSTITUTE PRESERVATION SOCIETY INC (TRIPS) Heritage Festival Dinner Railway Institute, Railway Parade, Thirroul Thirroul Railway Institute Preservation Society Heritage Festival Dinner. Guest speaker, Mr Stuart Sharp, State Rail Heritage Manager. 1 April 7.00pm Bookings essential, tickets $30.00 per head Maximum 75 (02) 4267 2535 TINONEE TINONEE TOWN & PARISH CHAPTER OF THE MANNING VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Heritage Festival Dinner Tinonee Memorial School of Arts Heritage Festival Dinner including Gordon Dennis Memorial Lecture. Guest speaker, Colin Munro, ABC Director of Rural Broadcasts. 6 April 7.00pm for 7.30pm Bookings essential. Please call to confirm cost. (02) 6553 1445 TUMUT YARRANGOBILLY CAVES Cave Tour by Torchlight Snowy Mountains Highway Visitors Centre The castle cave was discovered in 1893 by the Bradley Brothers and was used as an inspection cave until the 1930's. The tour takes you along a walking track built of hand cut limestone below spectacular limestone cliffs. The tour will be conducted by eerie torchlight. 2 April 11.00am to 3.00pm $18.00 per person, no concessions It is advised that you wear walking shoes, and bring a jumper, a raincoat, sunscreen & hat and a packed lunch Bookings essential, maximum group size of 10 (02) 6454 9597 WAUCHOPE HASTINGS COUNCIL Heritage Festival Opening Ceremony at Timbertown Wauchope Heritage market, antiques, collectibles and memorabilia. Wood chop championship, sleeper toss, shingle splitting demonstration, cross cut sawing demonstration, axe throwing, man against bullock tug of war, heritage steam train ride, train robbery/bushranger hold-up, horse drawn carriage rides, penny farthing race, Oil and Steam Club display and machinery exhibition. 1 April 10.00am commencement (02) 6581-8623 WEST GOSFORD BRISBANE WATER HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC. HENRY KENDALL COTTAGE & HISTORICAL MUSEUM Our Sporting History in Photographs Henry Kendall Cottage and Historical Museum, 27 Henry Kendall Street, West Gosford A photographic display depicting sporting events and people of the Central Coast. Some examples of the sports depicted include Cricket, Fishing, Tennis, Football and Shooting. 1 - 9 April 10.00am to 4.00pm $3.00 Adults and $1.50 Children and Concession (02) 4325 2270 WINGHAM GREATER TAREE CITY COUNCIL Graveyard Gavotte Meeting at Wingham Courthouse Wingham Family History Group A bus tour of historic district cemeteries. 5 April 9.30am to 3.00pm Prices to be advised, booking essential Ensure that you wear comfortable shoes and bring drinking water (02) 6553 5783 Walking Tour Wingham Manning Valley Historical Society A historic look at the town of Wingham. 7 April 9.30am to 12.30pm Bookings essential, meeting place confirmed upon booking (02) 6553 5823 NATIONAL PARKS & WILDLIFE SERVICE / GREATER TAREE CITY COUNCIL Visit to Wingham Brush & Coocumbac Island Rainforest Reserves Meeting at (1) Wingham Wharf, Farquhar Street, Wingham (2) Taree Wharf, Putney Street, Taree Visit to rainforest reserve as a commemoration of our environmental heritage. 3 April from 9.30am Ensure that you wear walking shoes, hat and sunscreen (02) 6584-2203 |