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Jerilderie Town Attractions & Local Artists
Jerilderie is a friendly rural town situated in the heart of the Outback
Plains.
It was here that Ned Kelly's manifesto, "The Jerilderie Letter"
first came to light and the town willingly displays it's pride in
it's history alongside it's many modern facilities and amenities.
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Much to See & Do
The town enjoys a wealth of attractions and your time would be well
spent visiting some of these. Start with a 10 minute walk down by
the billabong, Horgan's Walk is a pleasant walk which runs along the
banks of the Billabong Creek, commencing and finishing at Luke Park.We
hope that you will take the opportunity to enjoy the many sight along
this peaceful walk including: Powell's Traveller's Rest, Powell's
Bridge, "The Willows", Post and Telegraph Office, Plumbe
and Neivandt's Blacksmiths and Undertakers, Jerilderie Public School,
Lovers' Lane and the Jerilderie Caravan Park. |
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The Mini Railway
The Mini Railway has been constructed by a small band of enthusiasts
who have formed the Jerilderie Steam Rail and Heritage Committee.
Take the bridge over the Billabong Creek behind the Jerilderie Museum
to see the beautifully assembled mini rail with stations. |
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Outback Golf & Town
Tours Jerilderie town and Jerilderie Golf Club is featured in the
Outback Plains day trips and Golfing Bonanza sections of the "Centre
to the Murray Attractions" campaign.
As this campaign develops further, information will be available on
this web site and in booklet form providing you with many reasons
to visit Jerilderie town and also play the golf course providing you
with many great days out. |
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Steel Wings Windmill
Situated at Luke Park adjacent to Lake Jerilderie, this structure
is truly a magnificent sight. Made in Sydney 1909 -1910 the windmill
was erected at Goolgumbla Station and used for stock and domestic
supplies.
Due to wind damage the item was rendered unserviceable until a Local
Restoration Committee resurrected it in its present position in
1979. It stands 50 foot (15.24 metres) tall, has a wheel diameter
of 25 foot (7.62 metres) and a tail length of 24 foot (7.315 metres).
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