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17 November 202217 November 2022

Katoomba Street Art

Katoomba Street Art

An unexpected find while walking through Katoomba were three areas of street art. If you’re looking for something else to do in the Blue Mountains besides admiring the views or bushwalking, this is a great option.

Beverly Place

The first, located in Beverly Place, is by far the largest, with pieces ranging for a few metres to full side-of-building size. We parked in Waratah Street and walked around the area. Most of the art work is located at the rear of businesses. In this area the businesses park their trucks and cars so there is traffic coming and going all the time. Also be aware that the paintings are on private property, but still freely accessible to admire.

Froma Lane

Running off Katoomba Street, Froma Lane is a pedestrian walk way full of street art. We found this one walking back to our car after dinner at one of the restaurants in the main street.

Waratah Street

Located opposite the entrance to Beverly Place, we found these paintings when we parked our car.

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29 June 202229 June 2022

Gunnedah Water Tower Museum

Gunnedah Water Tower Museum

Located near the Dorothea Mackellar Memorial Statue, the Gunnedah Water Tower Museum is a must see if visiting the area. Parking is easy because of the car park near the memorial, or on the road outside.

Only open on Saturday from 10 until 2 you need to time your visit ti go inside.

The art work by Jenny McCracken depicts soldiers of 7RAR waiting for Huey Helicopters, while the rear of the tower shows soldiers paying their respects beside the Long Tan Cross.

Inside the Tower

Penny Farthing Gunnedah Water Tower Museum — Penny Farthing

Military exhibit Gunnedah — Penny Farthing

The Rosewarne Memorial

Situated on the Quia Road, Rosewarne was a small community near Gunnedah. The residents erected this memorial to remember members of the Public School and other local servicemen of World War One. The memorial became forgotten and rarely visited because of the town’s closure. Relocated in 1998 the memorial now sits behind the water tower.

An information board next to the memorial describes its history and the men behind the names on the plaque. If you visit the water tower, take a few minutes to visit the site out the back, because this is something we should all remember.

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13 April 202211 April 2022

National Portrait Gallery Canberra

Photographic Portraits National Portrait Gallery

National Portrait Gallery Canberra

Opened in 2008, the National Portrait Gallery houses portraits of prominent Australians who are important in their field of endeavour or whose life sets them apart as an individual of long-term public interest.

Located next o the High Court of Australia and across the road from the National Gallery of Australia, it’s easy to find. We parked at the Questacon Car Park, because we intended to see other attractions in the area. This is a paid car park, but there are usually spaces available, and it’s centrally located. Parking is available at the National Gallery, but this fills quickly.

On entering the gallery, you are met by the sculpture Geo Face Distributor, popularly known as the orange blob. Apparently you can see different faces depending on how you look at it, but we could only see a blob.

Walking around the galleries, we could identify many of the portraits, without reading the descriptions. Obvious Government officials (Quentin Bryce the Governor General) and Justice Michael Kirby were present, but not walls full of ex-Prime Ministers, which we were pleased about.

It was great to see actors like Deborah Mailman, Hugh Jackman and Ruth Cracknell along with cricketer Shane Warne. Important indigenous leaders like Pat Dodson and Richard Walley were also present.

What Did We Think?

This was an interesting gallery to visit because of the variety of people represented. Entry is free, unless you want to go to any special exhibits that are on. After finishing, we went next door to the National Gallery of Australia.