GUNNEDAH NSW

  On the the large size with 10000 Residents Gunnedah didn't have much charm I thought. some Old Buildings but nothing flash. The Information Centre and The water Tower Museum were my first stops. I peeked inside the museum but it didn't seem worth the $5 entry fee.
  Gunnedah is the birthplace of the famous Poet Dorothea Mackeller and a separate wing at the Info centre in her honour makes sure that you know about it. Mackellar (18885 - 1968) is the author of "My Country" you know the one "My Country a Land of sweeping plains....."
  Some Heritage Info: "Cumbo Gunnerah was a legendary aboriginal Warrior and a leader of the Gunn - e - darr people of the Kamilaroi Tribe. he was buried it is thought, in the late 1700s, in a manner befitting an Aboriginal Man of great importance, in a sitting position, backed by a Tree carved with Totemic designs in his honour." 200 odd years later his remains where dug up by settlers and along with a slab from what "The Blackfellas Tree" were sent to the Australian Museum. This story was kept silent until King Bungaree, the last Full Blood Aboriginal of the Gunnedar Tribe told it to the local Police Sergeant. There is now a gallery and memorial in Gunnedah commemorating Cumbo Gunnerah. That's all that I could find out about the place.
  I ended up staying the night at the Kennel Club next to the Showgrounds for $12 with power. A very basic Toilet and Shower job. All was well until mid afternoon when the roar of Motocross bikes from the Showground started. no one had told me that it was the "Week of Speed". The noise went on until 10pm. Out of here for me tomorrow and on to Coonabarabran and The Warrumbungle Ranges.

 Catholic Church Gunnedah

 

                                                                         The Catholic Presbytery

                       Heritage Hotel Gunnedah

The Imperial Hotel Gunnedah

 

                     Gunnedah Memorial Hall