HERITA HERITAGE FESTIVAL - NSW

Innovation
invention
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1886, Campbell bridge spans the Gwydir River and is listed on
the State Heritage and Conservation register. It is significant
for its contribution to the social and commercial development
of Northern New South Wales and is also a significant exam.
Sat 14 April 10am - 4pm
Free
COBAR
Great Cobar Heritage Centre
Bush Skills - Outback and Underground
Great Cobar Heritage Centre, Barrier Hwy
On the land or under it, Cobar farmers and miners make, mend
or invent what they do not have or cannnot buy. Ingenuity is
not confined to the past - this exhibition shows the ongoing
resourcefulness of the people of this outback mining town.
Centre open seven days a week. 8.30am-5pm weekdays &
9am-5pm weekends and public holidays.
2 April - 31 May 8.30am - 5pm
Free with entry to Centre: Adults $10 / Concessions $8 /
Family $20
COFFS HARBOUR
Coffs Harbour City Council Heritage Executive
Committee
Heritage Street Stall
Thursday Growers Market, City Centre Square, Harbour Drive
The popular Thursday Growers Produce Market in Harbour
Drive will host a day long heritage stall highlighting the work
of the CHCC Heritage Executive Committee. We will be giving
away free information and advice on heritage sites and
buildings, brochures, leaflets, technical bulletins, post cards
and copies of our self- guided heritage walks.
Thurs 12 April 9am - 3pm
Free
Enquiries: 02 6648 4657
Coffs Harbour City Council Heritage Executive Committee
Who’s buried in your backyard
Coffs Harbour - Cavanbah Hall, Harbour Drive
This talk, by a member of CHCC’s Heritage Executive
Committee will focus on an ongoing research project that
investigates the pattern of burials on private lands in Coffs
Harbour Area. Researching this project has uncovered
(pardon the pun) some interesting and colourful stories, some
tragic, others inspirational. Held in conjunction with the talk in
Coff Harbour’s Heritage: Busting the Myths, light refreshments
will also be available.
Mon 16 April 3pm - 4.30pm
Free
Bookings Essential: 02 6648 4657
Coffs Harbour City Council Heritage Executive
Committee
Coff’s Harbour’s Heritage: Busting the Myths
Coffs Harbour - Cavanbah Hall, Harbour Drive
This talk by CHCC’s heritage advisor, will explore the history
of Coffs Harbour through the legacy of its built heritage.
Taking in surviving buildings, streets and landscapes, as well
as historic images, discussion will centre on the types and
themes within Coffs Harbour’s built heritage and new ways
of looking at the history of Coffs Harbour. Held in conjunction
with the talk entitled ‘whos buried in your back yard’, with light
refreshment provided.
Mon 16 April 1pm - 2.30pm
Free
Bookings Essential: 02 6648 4657
CORAMBA
Coffs Harbour City Council Heritage Executive
Committee
Coramba Town Heritage Week
Hampden Hotel, Gale Street
As one of the earliest townships on the Coffs Coast, Coramba
has a rich and interesting history. This walk is the launch of
the third self-guided heritage trail that the CHCC’s Heritage
Executive Committee has developed, exploring the historic
settlements of Coffs Harbour and its surrounding villages.
Bring a hat, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes and a
water bottle.
Sat 14 April
Free
Bookings Essential: 02 6648 4657
10.30pm - 12.30pm
CUNDLETOWN
Cundletown and Lower Manning Historical Society Inc
Our Innovative Dairy Industry/ Opening of new museum
Cundletown Hall, cnr High & Main Streets
The official opening of the new museum will take place
9.30am. Innovations and Inventions relating to the Dairy
Industry and Associated Industries. Demonstrations of butter
and ice cream making using 100 year old equipment will be
held during the day. Light lunch, morning tea available for
additional fee and wheelchair access and parking available.
Sun 29 April
$3
Enquiries: 02 6553 9574
9.30am - 3pm
North NSW