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All that tension had to explode, and the war exploded with the murder of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, heir of the Austro Hungarian empire. The murder was committed by a Serbian...
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The Library's 1914 parish map of Goulburn can be seen in reference to current map coordinates. See how Goulburn has grown and changed over time, how parcels of land have been divided, and compare our streetscape from 1914 to today: Goulburn 1914 Map Warper. See the full list of warped historical maps: 1914 Goulburn parish map
- Remember The Fallen
- Get A Head of Steam
- Take An Arty Walk
- Be Inspired by The City’S New Creative Precinct
- For Art’s Sake
- See Something Big
- Hop on Board
- Say A Little Prayer
- Tour A Heritage Homestead
- Refuel at A Local Favourite
The 1925 Rocky Hill War Memorial and Museumhonours Goulburn’s sons and daughters who served in World War I. As well as being a moving tribute, it’s one of the country’s most spectacularly located memorials, perched on a rocky outcrop with views over the city and beyond. The panoramas from the original 19.5m tower are worth the visit alone, but the ...
Set on the banks of the picturesque Wollondilly River at Marsden Weir, Goulburn Historic Waterworks Museumis the Southern Hemisphere’s only complete, steam-powered city water supply still left in its original location. Step inside and step back in time as you admire the original 19th-century Appleby Bros beam engine pump and Galloway boilers, which...
They take their art seriously in Goulburn. For proof, look no further than the dozens of public artworks that are dotted throughout the city, from sculptures to murals to footpath tiles that reference different forms of transport. You can admire them all on the Public Art Walk Goulburn, which will have you wandering all over town – and as far as ne...
Join the laughs at international comedy shows, be wowed by world-class local performances and sing along to favourite musicals and musicians – Goulburn’s new multi-million-dollar Goulburn Performing Arts Centreopened in early 2022 and it’s already the hottest ticket in town. The centre melds both old and new: the red-brick heritage building that se...
Feel the creative inspiration of both regional artists as well as bigger names in the Australian art world at the Goulburn Regional Art Gallery,located in the Civic Centre. Drop in from Monday to Saturday to see what’s showing in the two exhibition spaces (the gallery’s main focus is contemporary art), the interesting artisan items on sale in the s...
When driving into Goulburn, it’s obligatory to swing by the Big Merino– a three-storey ‘Big Thing’ built in 1985 – for a must-snap selfie with the enormous ram. Built to celebrate Goulburn and the surrounding district's fine-wool industry, he’s known as “Rambo” (the name of the local stud ram upon which he’s modelled). The Big Merino houses an exhi...
You don’t need to be a trainspotter to enjoy the Goulburn Rail Heritage Centre, home to the state’s largest heritage locomotive roundhouse – one of the city’s most treasured working relics. The 1928 roundhouse (a circular structure built to service locomotives) is just one of the fascinating things to explore here, and a vastly knowledgeable volunt...
Goulburn is home to one of the country’s most beautiful Gothic churches, the 1884 St Saviour’s Anglican Cathedral. You could easily spend a couple of quiet hours here: start by admiring the exterior, constructed of Bundanoon sandstone, before you explore the interior, which includes magnificent stained-glass windows (the east window is particularly...
A walk through the Riversdale Historic Homesteadis like stepping right into a family home from the 1800s, with beautifully preserved interiors and all original paddocks and outbuildings. Originally established as a coaching inn, this Colonial Regency-style stone barn built by Mathew Healy in 1832 is the only surviving building of the first settleme...
Order dinner with a side of nostalgia at Paragon Cafe, an Auburn Street institution that dates back to 1940. Reminiscent of Australia’s traditional high-street eateries, this popular eatery serves up all-day breakfast, satisfying burgers and more. Those interested in more contemporary dining can steer towards Greengrocer on Clifford, a chic cafe an...
The showground on the north-west edge of Goulburn was taken over for the camp. It was intended that the camp accept men from the local regions and take the strain off the state's main camp outside Liverpool near Sydney. 'Goulburn in wartime' was painted at a time when the camp was very active.
Australia had become a federal nation only 13 years before World War I began. The war both introduced Australia to the rest of the world and played a profound role in shaping its national identity. It also had a major impact on the country’s domestic affairs.
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May 6, 2018 · 'First World War Memorials of Australia' is a full length film documentary that explores the human experiences of ex-soldiers and communities across Australia that led to the construction of memorial...
