Explore Elmore
Explore Elmore
Explore Elmore is a self-guided walking tour highlighting natural, historical and architectural points of interest in the small North Central Victorian town.
Summary
Explore Elmore is a self-guided walking tour highlighting natural, historical and architectural points of interest in the small North Central Victorian town.
Description
Explore Elmore is a self-guided walking tour highlighting natural, historical and architectural points of interest in the picturesque North Central Victorian town. Details for this walk have been generously provided by The Elmore Progress Association Museum and The HV McKay Rural Discovery Centre - Campaspe Run.
Please note: Concrete footpaths DO NOT extend throughout this walking tour. This walking tour is approximately 6.7kms and may take up to 2 hours to complete.
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Points of Interest
1. HV McKay Rural Discovery Centre - Campaspe Run
Elmore’s tribute to the Sunshine Harvester, early pioneers and the sheep and grain industries. Campaspe Run is home to Elmore’s Community Quilt and has a fabulous gift shop. Open 7 days a week.
2. Overhead Railway Bridge
The Overhead Bridge was opened on June 16 1928 (costing £454 to build) and removed Nov 24 1980. It was sold to the Elmore Progress Association and today links Campaspe Run and the EPA Museum.
3. Elmore Railway Station Water Tower
Built in 1870 to supply water to steam trains, the 18'x15' tower was made from locally made bricks, with 27" thick walls. Water was pumped from the Campaspe River. Donated to the EPA in 1972.
4. Elmore Railway Station
Opened 1870, originally named Runnymede Railway Station, the station was renamed Elmore Railway Station in 1876. The Queen travelled by train through Elmore on her 1954 tour.
5. Elmore Progress Association Museum
Situated in the Railway Station Buildings, this volunteer run Museum is free and well worth a visit.
6. Victoria Hotel-Motel
Built in the late 60’s to replace the gracious double-story Victoria Hotel.
7. Cardwell Street
Gazetted as the main street & named after Rt. Hon. Edward Cardwell, Secretary of State for the Colonies, 1864. Traffic flow altered when a new bridge was built & Margaret St constructed in the 60’s.
8. Elmore Plaque Project
Funded by property owners, the recently (2015) installed series of plaques relate the history of many buildings in Cardwell Street.
9. Former Parson’s Store
This store was established in 1893 and traded as a general store until 1982. Today, Parson’s Store is used as a display area, storage and workroom for the Elmore Miniature Railway.
10. Michie Street
Named after Hon. Sir Archibald Michie, MLC, MLA, Attorney-General.
11. Athenaeum Hall
Built in 1885 for £800, & opened in 1886, the Athenaeum Hall was designed by W.C. Vahland & built by Mr G. Galbraith.
12. Elmore Scout Hall
This former Methodist Church built in 1874 was purchased as the Scout Hall in 1983.
13. Michie Street Play Space
Michie Street Play Space has a drinking fountain, shade sails, a range of play equipment, seating and a large grassed space at the rear.
14. Clarke Street
Named after John Clarke, owner of Boramboot or Stewart’s Plains station from 1850-1852.
15. Uniting Church
Originally St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church opened June 18 1899 (Vahland designed), the Uniting Church was formed by an amalgamation of Methodist & Presbyterian Churches in 1969.
16. Elmore and District Preschool
The Preschool was built as an Infant Welfare Centre (circa 1960s) and extended as a Preschool in 1972.
17. Elmore Memorial Hall
In 1920 it was proposed to build a Memorial to the local service men of World War 1 & provide work for some returned service men. Refer to the information board for more details.
18. Elmore CFA Fire Station
The Fire Station was opened on September 26 1972, replacing the one in Railway Place (1910-1972). The former site is now known as Progress Park near the Raywood Road Rail Crossing.
19. Police Station
The current station was built recently to replace the former station which was opened in 1968. The previous station was situated diagonally across the intersection (now a private residence).
20. Law Courts
The building next to the Police Station was built as the Law Courts but is now privately owned and used as a Solicitors and Accountants office.
21. The Old Water Tower
Used to store the town’s water supply (pumped from the Campaspe) the pumping station was on rails to move up the bank in times of flood. The station also produced the town’s electricity until 1948.
22. Coffee Palace/James’ Bakery
Originally a Coffee Palace & later James’s Bakery which was well known as the place for lovely bread fresh from the oven, this building (south side of Cardwell St) is now a private residence.
23. Jeffrey Street
Named after the Jeffrey brothers who owned Burnewang Station from 1852 to 1867.
24. The Old Mill
Originally the site of the Runnymede (later Elmore) flour mill which traded for 85 years with just two owners. Demolished in 1958, The Old Mill Roadhouse is now a private residence.
25. Campaspe River Walking Track
The Campaspe River Walking Track meanders alongside the captivating Campaspe River. Dotted along the track are information boards which highlight the unique attributes of this stretch of the river.
26. Campaspe River
The Campaspe River rises in the Kyneton area & enters The River Murray at Echuca. Lake Eppalock (constructed by State Rivers & Water Supply Commission of Victoria 1961-64) is situated on the Campaspe.
27. Campaspe River Natural Play Space
The Elmore Progress Association in conjunction with the City of Greater Bendigo are currently creating a natural play space on the former playground site. Parking, drink fountain & seating available.
28. Campaspe River Pepper Tree Avenue
The Avenue of pepper trees between the Campaspe River Bridge and Childers Street along Campaspe Street was planted on August 10 1898. The trees were donated by the Elmore Water Trust.
29. Senior Citizens Flats (now Public Housing)
The Catholic Church donated the triangle land (junction of Campaspe & Jeffrey Streets) to the former Shire of Huntly to build flats for Senior Citizens. Today they are Public Housing.
30. Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church
The Vahland designed Church was built in 1904. The Presbytery is next door.
31. Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Convent
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Convent is situated on the corner of Jeffrey and Childers Streets.
32. Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Primary School
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Primary School is commonly known as OLSH.
33. Elmore Bush Nursing Hospital
The Bush Nursing Hospital, established in 1937, became the Elmore District Hospital until 1992 when smaller hospitals were amalgamated. The hospital buildings are now Elmore Primary Health Services.
34. Elmore Showgrounds
The land immediately across the intersection was the site of the Elmore Showgrounds. A housing development is underway on this land.
35. Elmore Senior Citizens
The Elmore Senior Citizens Clubrooms were built in 1973.
36. Brummy’s Seat
An Elm tree with a circular seat placed around it, was known as Brummy’s Seat after Mr Bremner, blacksmith & Fire Brigade Capt, who loved to smoke his pipe & hide his tobacco in a hollow in the tree.
37. Water tower
This water tower supplies the town and is a UV water purification plant.
38. Elmore Swimming Pool
Opened on December 2 1959.
39. Elmore Cemetery
Gazetted in 1872. The earliest internment is unknown but the earliest headstone reads, ‘Henry S. Alt, Age 2, 1867.’ Murder victim, John Duggan, (Corky Jack) was buried here in 1888.
40. Elmore Recreation Reserve
Sporting facilities include football and cricket ground, netball courts, bowling greens, golf course, tennis courts, skate park, swimming pool and light harness racing track.
41. Silos
Grain silos.
42. Elmore Miniature Railway/Apex Park
Built on the site of the Cohuna Goods yard, the Elmore Miniature Railway (EMR) line extends for 1.5kms, with the EMR station situated at Apex Park.
43. Elmore Primary School
Elmore Primary School 1515 opened March 23 1875.
44. Masonic Lodge
The former Masonic Lodge was built in 1922. It is now privately owned.
45. St Peter’s Anglican Church
The Vahland designed church was built in 1877, and the Parish Centre built in 1984.
46. Former Bank of NSW/Westpac
This double story building on the South side of the street is now privately owned and operates as Elmore Old Wares.
47. Shopping Strip
The current main shopping strip (extending left, right and over the pedestrian crossing), connects here with the original shopping strip - Cardwell Stree.
48. Campaspe Run Play Space
Situated in the town centre between the Railway Station & Campaspe Run, the Campaspe Run Play Space has lush lawns, parking, public toilets, picnic tables & a BBQ. A great space to enjoy a picnic.
Features
Public Transport
Playground
Picnic spot
Drinking water available
Seating available
Public toilets
Historical interest
Local treasures
Art and culture
Lake, creek, river
Park / Garden
