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| Bishop's Lodge is a remarkable iron building, constructed in 1888 as home of the first Anglican Bishop of the Riverina. It features unique architecture, reflecting the climatic conditions of the Riverina, including corrugated iron on the outside and saw dust for insulation. There are also attractive gardens in the grou |
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| Located in two train carriages on the Hay Railway Station platform, the Dunera Museum - Hay Internment and POW Camps Interpretive Centre - houses exhibits that document the history of the three internment and prisoner of war (POW) camps sited at Hay during World War II.
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| A diverse collection of artefacts showcasing the history of Hay is displayed in the buildings and ground of the old Hay Gaol. The complex has had many uses since it was built in 1878: gaol, maternity hospital, lock hospital for the insane, Prisoner of War detention centre, Institute for Girls and now a museum.
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| The Hay Heritage Walk is situated in a one block precinct of the Hay Visitor's Centre in Moppett Street, call in for a map of the walk and details.
Within that area there are twenty historical sites of significance, many of which are National Trust listed. The walk offers some fine opportunities for photography and is |
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| Housed in two railway carriages, the museum tells the story of the camps in Hay where the 'Dunera boys', and Japanese and Italian prisoners of war, were held during World War II. Photographs, exhibits and music bring the experiences of the townsfolk and the internees to life. The Interpretive Centre exhibits are displa |
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| The Hay Sunset Viewing Area is a must for the artist, photographer or those who have never seen a real sunset. Unhindered by tall buildings or smog, the traveller can delight in the magnificence of the sun going down. The full spectrum of colours is present as the sun sets over the plains.
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| The Hay War Memorial High School was opened in 1923 in honour of the Hay and district volunteers who lost their lives on active service during Word War I. Of the 641 men who served in WWI, 103 did not return. This impacted greatly on the Hay and district community, who had one of the largest enlistment rates for a smal |
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| The Hay Weir (Also known as Johnston Park) is located approximately 15km from Hay on the Maude Road. Facilities available include BBQ, picnic area and toilets. The Hay Weir is also an extremely popular fishing spot, where fisherman have been known to catch Murray Cod up to 70 pounds in weight! |
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| Shearers enjoy legendary status in Australia, and links to Australia's vibrant and colourful shearing culture are prevalent in our contemporary life. Shear Outback is an innovative and exciting interpretative centre devoted to these colourful characters of the bush.
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| The Witcombe Fountain was a gift to the people of Hay from Mayor John Witcombe in 1883. Mayor Witcombe served five terms in office and was a member of the family responsible for building many of Hay's older buildings.
The cast iron fountain was made in Glasgow; four pewter mugs originally hung on chains around the fo |
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| Hay has strong associations with the famous Cobb & Co coach company.
The firm of Cobb & Co was started in Victoria by a partnership of four Americans, at the head of which was Freeman Cobb. It was sold in 1856, and then in 1861 was taken over again by another syndicate, headed by American James Rutherford.
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| The Dunera Memorial was raised to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the arrival of European internees, known as "The Dunera Boys". The internees -
German and Austrian nationals had escaped from Nazi persecution to Great Britain. Many were young men studying in England. They were interned and transported on "H.M.T. |
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| The Hay Nature Walk runs along the northern side of the Murrumbidgee River. Picnic areas are located along the walking track to allow people to sit and enjoy the tranquillity of the river, to have a picnic, or to simply take a rest.
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| The bronze plaque on Sturts Marked Tree indicates the trail taken by
Captain Charles Sturt on his epic journey down the Murrumbidgee River in 1829.
Located on level ground the plaque is below the marked tree just adjacent to
the parking area. There is pedestrian access to the Murrumbidgee River located
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