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A lovely city to have a look at.
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... but they just do that to confuse you.
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It is actually a rather beautiful little city.
balhannah Says: This is an old Roman Catholic College, built in the 1870's, and is worth a drive past. It was one of the earliest schools established by the Christian Brothers in Australia.The College opened its doors with 15 boarders in 1874, but by the end of the year there were 43...
SIGHTS ON THE HERITAGE WALK OF GOULBURN.
balhannah Says: Some other interesting buildings I saw on my heritage walk were............. [photo1] THE TECHNICAL COLLEGE in Bourke Street.which was completed in 1901, and has been in continuous use since opening.[photo 2] THE OLD TOWN HALL in Auburn StreetBuilt in 1887, is a classic...
balhannah Says: THIS IS THE BIGGEST MERINO IN THE WORLD, standing 15.2 Metres high and weighing 97 tonnes, it took 6 months to build.Inside is an exhibition depicting the history of the wool industry in Australia. The gift shop has the usual, plus items that are made from wool, so you can...
Driving around “AUSTRALIA’S 1ST INLAND CITY”
balhannah Says: GOULBURN………………………..If you have a car, make sure you drive around the city, as this is where you will see the very old Australian heritage Cottages. There is so much history in this City, so many old buildings, such as the historic Waterworks that were built in 1885, with the...
balhannah Says: This Cathedral (named after St. Saviour) dominates the view as you walk up the slight hill of Montague Street. Built out of white Marulan (nearby historic town) freestone which has weathered to golden, it is an impressive sight that can been seen from all over Goulburn....
St. Saviours cathedral - THE FONT
balhannah Says: As I walked into the Cathedral, I noticed what is the original font. As baptism is the way a Christian enters Christ's Church, so the font stands near the door as a sign of the way in. It was also carved by John Roddis in Birmingham, U.K. It shows the baptism of Jesus; the...
St. Saviour cathedral - THE GREAT EAST WINDOW
balhannah Says: Walking towards the altar, I couldn't help noticing the beautiful Christian artwork of this window. Noted for its size and beauty, this window forms the visual climax of the building. It was made in London in 1885 after the style of early sixteenth century Flemish glass...
St. Saviour Cathedral - THE PULPIT
balhannah Says: The pulpit is worth taking a closer look at.. It was carved by John Roddis of Birmingham out of Caen stone from Normandy and stands upon six columns of English marble. It portrays the prophet Elijah with the raven that fed him in the wilderness; Christ enthroned, Moses with...
St. Saviour's Cathedral - ORGAN
balhannah Says: This magnificent organ has been looked after and was fully restored in 1979.It was installed in 1884 and has over 3,000 gilded patterned pipes and over 43 stops (different sounding ranks of pipes, within a wrought iron case. It was built in 1883 by Forster and Andrews of...
SAINT PETER & PAULS’ OLD CATHEDRAL
balhannah Says: This Cathedral was the original Cathedral for the Archdiocese of Canberra, and is now referred to as Sts Peter & Pauls' Old Cathedral. The former Cathedral and Bishop's House are recognised by the National Trust of Australia (NSW)The old 19th century, gothic designed...
St Peter & Pauls cathedral interior
balhannah Says: The doors were open of the cathedral so in I went for a little look. Inside this cathedral there is much beauty.In 1927, renovations took place, with the marble floor and high Altar, and timber joinery being added with more renovations in 1952, and in 2009.The Marble Alter...
WALKING MONTAGUE STREET …..GOULBURN CITY - 3
balhannah Says: 1. On the opposite of the street , at no 5-7, is a building built in 1915 in ACADEMIC REVIVAL STYLE.2. Next door, at no 9, was built in 1902, and has CLASSICAL DESIGN incorporated in the building.3. No 11, was Goulburn’s 1st permanent Fire Station. The Fire Station is...
Sasso pizza and bar: Top ten pizza restaurants in Australia
discerning Says: Sasso is a real find, amazing to find some of Australias best pizzas not in Sydney or Melbourne but Goulburn. Sasso has a really unique atmosphere with a casual ambience. There is a really strong sense of personality and pride in the food here. Everything from the music, a...
Hungry Jacks Marulan North: Avoid this one
fastfoodman Says: I have been a Hungry Jacks Fanatic for many years.While most Hungry Jacks restaurants are clean and friendly this one was the worst ever.The crew was the saddest looking bunch I have ever seeni it would have killed any of them to smile.There were customers waiting to be...
craic Says: (Across the road from the Railway Station)Couple of pokies, cheap drinks, local identities (many of them local racing identities) minding their own business. Mostly minding their own business.I love this pub because it isn't at all tricked out.And because it is so old that...
sleezy pick up joint: ``FLAMINGO``
jordy005 Says: Honestly that name says it all right??? Here the regulars call it `` dingoes`` The place opens at like 9pm, but ` anyone who is anyone` does not show their face in theretill midnight at the earliest.... closes at like 4am and then they head next door to the service station...
Our shopping center: ``CENTRO ``
jordy005 Says: Centro?? Even the name is crap,, used to be the Argyle mall.. that was even better than ``go to Centro`` this is what we have in there...............-Best and Less-Very small K-mart- a dollar shop- 3 jewelers- coles - 5 dress shops + 2 for men- a bag shop- telstra shop- a...
iandsmith Says: This gorge is an offshoot of the Shoalhaven River and is a popular spot for bushwalkers. There is a National Park office at the camp site which has good facilities for all. We spent a night there in the motorhome and had it all to ourselves.Next day I left for my early...
jordy005 Says: Looks like a light house.. but its a war memorial....... even has light on top that rotates like a light house,,,,, but it`s a war memorial....... **when you drive into town from the north.. you will pass a ``cemetary``,,, just before the ``maximum security prison`` look up...
craic Says: Goulburn is so farkking literary.Miles Franklin (My Brilliant Career) was working at the local paper - which still exists on the main drag.Her book is well worth reading.AND one of my favourite Brit novels - The Magus by John Fowles - well the heroine is an Aussie Air...
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Honestly there is nothing to do in Goulburn, unless you are into a massive 3 story sheep to stand and look at for 5 minutes ( unless you`re a kiwi *eyes buldge)...
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Q: We are a UK couple who will be visiting Goulburn, NSW around Feb-Apr 2004, with the prospect of settling over there. We will...
A: we do have a caravan park here (please dont tell anyone I live in Goulburn ) I`m not sure on the name of the park though cause they sign blew down (lol @ winds) Coach...
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A little information about Goulburn…….. GOULBURN IS OLD! TAKE A LOOK AT THE HISTORIC BUILDINGS AND THE COTTAGES OF OLD.......... On 14th March, 1863, Goulburn was proclaimed a City by Royal Letters...
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For the majority of Australians, Goulburn is a town en route to somewhere else, yet, like others of its ilk, it has things to see and an interesting past. For instance, considering Australia is noted...
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The oldest inland city in Australia
Goulburn! Dear old Goulburn. Always had a bit of a penchant for it. It is as easy to go to Goulburn and shop as it is to go to Bowral. But we nearly always go to Bowral. Bowral is just a bit more ......
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Goulbourn - A place I'd love to explore more!
I wish I could tell you a lot about Goulburn because I know it has lots of history attached. However, after 7 years my memory of the details has faded, and anything I could write would be plagerized...
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I spent 4 days in and around Goulburn during my first week in Australia - I actually stayed outside the town with a family on a station (farm) -- stayed in an old church in the middle of a cow pasture...
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