MUSEUM TALK – Historic Talk by Paul Storm – Autumn Colours Heritage Festival Event

Bathurst District Historical Society Museum East Wing, Court House Building, Russell Street, Bathurst

Seniors Week Historic Talk titled ‘Australiana in the Applied Arts – a trip down memory lane!” by Paul Storm from Sydney. A fascinating Australiana talk and trip down memory lane for Seniors Week. The talk includes everyday items that were often decorated with Australian themes from your school ruler and bottle opener to your oven […]

Bathurst Railway Precinct & Neighbouring Milltown – Autumn Colours Heritage Festival Event

Bathurst Railway Station Keppel Street, Bathurst

From the time the railway arrived in Bathurst in April 1876, the nearby streets became home to railway workers and a thriving hub with the railway depot and goods yards, flour mills and pubs catering to the needs of workers and people arriving by train. There were all types of businesses including shops and barbers […]

In & Around All Saints Anglican Cathedral – Centre of the Bathurst Town Square

Explore the design and history of the Cathedral and its associated buildings and places. Visit the State significant historic peal of bells. See the John Coburn wall hanging, the Warrior's Chapel, William Montgomery's stained glass windows and the historic Blackett font and cover. Hear fascinating stories about surprising events, famous people and many iconic artefacts. […]

ROYAL BATHURST SHOW

Bathurst Showground Lot 1 Kendall Avenue, Bathurst

The Royal Bathurst Show has long been regarded as the best west of Sydney and has boasted an average annual attendance in excess of 20,000 people. The Show is organised and run by the Bathurst Agricultural, Horticultural & Pastoral Association, a charitable community organisation who for 160 years have been promoting agricultural activities and all aspects […]

ROYAL BATHURST SHOW

Bathurst Showground Lot 1 Kendall Avenue, Bathurst

The Royal Bathurst Show has long been regarded as the best west of Sydney and has boasted an average annual attendance in excess of 20,000 people. The Show is organised and run by the Bathurst Agricultural, Horticultural & Pastoral Association, a charitable community organisation who for 160 years have been promoting agricultural activities and all aspects […]

Cemetery Wander – Autumn Colours Heritage Festival Event

Bathurst General Cemetery. Hear fascinating stories of tragic accidents, prominent people, soldiers, photographers, a Machattie Park head gardener, a gaoler and a builder. Enjoy a delicious afternoon tea supplied by the Group. Bring a hat, water and sunscreen. Please wear sturdy walking shoes. Meet at Bathurst Cemetery, Dean Street entrance. $15 per person - bookings […]

ROYAL BATHURST SHOW

Bathurst Showground Lot 1 Kendall Avenue, Bathurst

The Royal Bathurst Show has long been regarded as the best west of Sydney and has boasted an average annual attendance in excess of 20,000 people. The Show is organised and run by the Bathurst Agricultural, Horticultural & Pastoral Association, a charitable community organisation who for 160 years have been promoting agricultural activities and all aspects […]

Monthly Muster – The Lure of the Bald Hills – Autumn Colours Heritage Festival Event

Uniting Church Activities Hall 140A William Street, Bathurst

Jan Page will give a talk based on a poem “Views from the Bald Hills”, published in the Bathurst Times in November 1912. The poem captures the fascination for Bathurst’s dominant south-west backdrop once known as the Bald Hills and now known as Mount Panorama/Wahluu. A light supper will be served at the conclusion of […]

Guided Tour of Perthville Convent Heritage Centre – Autumn Colours Heritage Festival Event

Perthville Convent Heritage Centre Tenison Woods Avenue, Perthville

Enjoy a visit to Perthville Convent Heritage Centre, site of the first Convent of the Sisters of Saint Joseph in New South Wales. Begin with morning tea in Sisters’ dining room, followed by a guided tour of the Centre. View the historic buildings and learn of the Sisters’ story. The beautiful surrounds, the peaceful chapel […]