Gulgong is a colonial, 19th-century Gold Rush town located in the central tablelands of NSW. It is about 300km [190 miles] north-west of Sydney.
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| Gulgong Railway Station |
We had the pleasure of mixing it with another 151 Model A Fords to celebrate the 90th Anniversary of the legendary Model A Ford.
If you have never visited this quaint country town do your self a favour and visit this area next time that you are in the general vicinity and I am sure that you will not be disappointed.
It's an ideal escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and there's plenty to do if you're looking to explore the region's heritage.
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| My car outside my accommodation for the weekend, Gulgong's Ten Dollar Town Motel |
We have just returned to the Ten Dollar Town Motel from the trophy presentations at the Gulgong Showground.
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| The trophy is so unique, it is made from a hand saw that features traditional artistic, hand-painted lettering. |
As you can see by the photo above, my 1931 Model A Ford 2-door Tudor Delux Sedan won the Best stock ‘30/‘31 entrant of which I am very chuffed about.
The trophy is so unique, it is made from a hand saw that features artistic, hand-painted lettering.
I leave for Sydney early tomorrow morning after a splendid weekend sharing many tales about our vintage vehicles and catching up with various acquaintances that I have met over the years.
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| The township of Gulgong holds many untouched country treats and is steeped in rich history. |
Now for a little bit of trivia. This Heritage Town of Gulgong appeared on the first Australian paper $10.00 note until 1993 alongside the famous Australian Poet, Henry Lawson - who once lived in Gulgong. Hence the nick-name for town: The Ten Dollar Town.
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| Show & Shine at Gulgong Showground today. Check out the guy in shorts, no shoes and a beer. Could some one please tell him that it is only 6ºC [43ºF] today. |
The Ten Dollar Town Motel where I am shacked up for the weekend is centrally located in the very heart of the historic Gulgong township, easy walking distance from the Henry Lawson Centre, the Pioneer Museum, the Prince of Wales Opera House, the oldest Opera House in Australia.
The town is full of many other remnants that show the 19th-century character of this noble country town.
Gulgong is a town where history continues to live, so I think that it is appropriate that we shared the 90th Anniversary of the legendary Model A Ford here in this environment, I'm sure Henry Ford would be proud of us.
That’s all for now.
Cheers
Warbo
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| Shannons Insurance were in Gulgong with their classic 1959 Goggomobil Dart |
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