20130106 NSW Mudgee & Glen Innes

20130106 After a good night's sleep we continued on our journey stopping for a walk through Mudgee, known for its fine wine Mudgee has 40 wineries. 
 Mudgee: In the 19th century the area was a major gold mining area which also produced marble, pottery clay, shale and dolomite.









The Regent Theatre in Mudgee was built in 1935 under the instructions of the architect Douglas Smith. The building was up for action but failed to sell.








Merriwa: In 1939 a village was laid out and given the Aboriginal name of Merriwa - meaning grass seeds.
The town slowly grew and in 1945 a post office was constructed followed by a school, churches and a courthouse.  Merriwa is really a town that road on the sheep's back, Bullock-drawn wagons with huge wool bales had been a common sight in the early days.

 

















Glenn Innes: 
The first settler was a Scotsman, who was lead to the area by two stockmen known as 'the Beardies' because of their long beards.  The Scotsman registered his run , Stonhenge Station and a festival is held every year called 'The Land of the Beardies". 
Des stayed in the van so I grabbed my camera and headed to town taking in the sites.

Erected in 1906 it is the grandest and most historical hotel in Glenn Innes.







Location: Mudgee NSW 2850, Australia

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