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Sir Henry Parkes Memorial School of Art ~ Circa 1875
Owned by the National Trust and operated by the Tenterfield Shire Council, the School of Arts employs a fresh and exciting approach to Australian history, culture and environment, with the central focus on Federation. This Historic Complex houses the Sir Henry Parkes Memorial Museum, Tenterfield Public Library, function facilities and the Historic Cinema/Theatre – program available.
The Sir Henry Parkes Memorial School of Arts Museum tells Australian history through state of the art technology and exhibition design, ensuring enjoyment for today’s and tomorrow’s generations through museum themes based on exciting and innovative concepts combining architectural and historical presentations. A must see for all visitors to Tenterfield.
Museum themes include…
• Sir Henry Parkes’ Federation call on 24 October 2020
• Life and collections of Sir Henry Parkes
• Tenterfield’s connection with Australian Federation
• Federation’s influence & impact on social, cultural and economic life
Open Daily 10am – 4pm
(Group bookings can be arranged for 10 or more.)
Rouse St Tenterfield • Enquiries P 02 6736 6100
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The Tenterfield Saddler ~ Circa 1860
An icon for fans of the late Tenterfield born entertainer, Peter Allen, whose song was written about his grandfather George Woolnough, the Tenterfield Saddler for 52 years. The old ceilings wear 130 years of tobacco stains, wooden floors are patched in places with scraps of leather and visitors can see the working conditions of 100 years ago first hand. High St Tenterfield |
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Court House ~ Circa 1885
This magnificent building has been restored. The court room has a unique glass ceiling, and in the 1880’s a groom for Cobb & Co, Tom McDonald, planted in his spare time the trees seen in the grounds today. Molesworth St Tenterfield |
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St Mary’s Hall ~ Circa 1867
Behind the Roman Catholic Church is the original Catholic Church completed in 1867. Built by Thomas and John McGauran, this rubble stone Church with buttressed walls and pressed metal roof, is in remarkably sound condition. The first resident priest was Father Mathew Keogan (Jan 1866). An old stone presbytery which was on the site of the present presbytery was built about the same time. The stone was quarried on nearby Stoney Creek. |
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Police Station, Gaol & Residence ~ Circa 1874
Originally built as Warden’s Residence and two cottages, it is now listed with the National Trust & Australian Heritage Commission. The original lock-up was purchased for two pounds and re-erected by Patrick Finn on his selection at Bryans Gap. The first case tried was for the crime of stealing a builders tape. These buildings still service the Tenterfield community. |
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Stretford House ~ Circa 1896
Originally built for Thomas Walker, Mayor of Tenterfield (1901-1904) and co-owner of Roper & Walker Store in High Street (present site of Foodworks Store). Stretford remains an old and stately Tenterfield home.
91 Rouse St Tenterfield |
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Wallangarra / Jennings Railway Station ~ Circa 1887
The Historic `break-of gauge` Wallangarra Railway Station was the QLD/NSW junction of the only rail link between Brisbane & Sydney until 1930. It has played host to many distinguished rail travellers, from several Royals, to Sir Henry Parkes, the Father of Federation.The local community is unique, with one half, (Wallangarra) in QLD, while the other half (Jennings), is in NSW, with the subsequent disruption & rivalry to which such an unusual situation gives rise. This is epitomised in the very architecture of the Station, with the awning on the eastern side having a NSW style skillion roof, while the western awning is the bull-nosed QLD style. |
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Australia’s Oldest Cork Tree ~ Circa 1861
Brought over from England and planted over a century ago – now believed to be one of the largest specimens in Australia. Wood St, Tenterfield.
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Centenary Cottage ~ Circa 1861
Built as a private residence, Centenary Cottage is a fine example of Colonial Architecture. Now houses the largest collection of memorabilia and historical material relating to Tenterfield and its district, the cottage is the nucleus of the complex. Within the complex is the General Sir Harry Chauvel Gallery built from money bequeathed by his sister Lillian Chauvel. The Gallery is a memorial to Sir Harry, the first Australian to command a military corps, and houses 38 original Lillian Chauvel paintings. Petrie Cottage, an 1860’s wooden timber worker’s cottage, is also a part of the complex which houses a machinery collection and other displays. A valuable historic journey through time! |
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Historic Stannum House ~ Circa 1888
Built by tin mining millionaire John Holmes Reid in 1888, ‘Stannum House’ is a Victorian three storey mansion. ‘Stannum’ being Latin for ‘tin’, John Reid was Tenterfield’s Mayor for three terms & ran for Federal Politics. This magnificent Italianate Villa has now been restored to its former glory boasting a unique spiral staircase, 10 marble fireplaces & breathtaking restorations.
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Deloraine House Circa ~ Circa 1870
Deloraine has been used as an inn and school in days gone by. The land purchased for 15 pounds and 10 shillings in 1858, was sold by Julia Brauer sometime in 1872 for 200 pounds, the significant increase in price indicating a building was on the site at this stage. The property was sold in the early 1890’s, with the solicitor of note – J.F. Thomas. (Breaker Morant’s defending solicitor).
14 Clarence St Tenterfield • P 02 6736 2777 |
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Tenterfield Railway Station ~ Circa 1886
The Station was opened by Lord Carrington, the Governor of NSW in 1886 – the event was described as “the biggest in NSW Railway History”. The museum is one of only 7 railway precincts in NSW under the control of the Office of Rail Heritage and the only one in northern NSW. It is among the most complete Station Precincts in terms of railway buildings and small objects and houses a large collection of railway rolling stock, typical of an important regional style Railway Station. Today the Station is supported by volunteer workers.
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Post Office ~ Circa 1881
Tenterfield’s handsome Post Office is a prominent feature in Tenterfield’s business centre. The story goes thus…that the day the tower was completed, the son of the foreman, a daredevil of renown, stood on his head on top of the tower. Rouse St Tenterfield |
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St Stephen’s Presbyterian Church ~ Circa 1884
Situated in Logan Street, this church was the venue for the marriage of Australian poet A.B.(Banjo) Paterson and Miss Alice Walker.
Open by appt. n P 02 6736 3777 |
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Comerford Hall ~ Circa 1860
The historic building dates from the 1860s. The land on which it stands was bought from the Crown by a Daniel Murphy for 7 pounds and 10 shillings on 9 Feb 1855. For seven generations from 1881, the property belonged to the Leis family, whose members ran it as the Terminus Hotel (1881–1916), a maternity hospital (Parkfield Private Hospital) and a guesthouse.
52 Molesworth St Tenterfield • P 02 6736 5323 www.comerfordhall.com |
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