Tatura Town History Walk
Tatura Town History Walk
This tour will allow you to take a leisurely stroll along the main street of Tatura and take in the local sights of a town that is steeped in history.
Summary
This tour will allow you to take a leisurely stroll along the main street of Tatura and take in the local sights of a town that is steeped in history.
Description
This walk can be extended by visiting Cussen Park that is located a short distance north of the Wartime Museum on Ross Street.
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Points of Interest
1. Tatura Court House
Dates back to 1891 and has been used in a number of movies such as "Till Human Voices Wake Us" with Helena Bonham Carter.
2. Private Robert Mactier VC Memorial Gardens
Named after Robert Mactier, a winner of the Victoria Cross who lost his life aged 28 in circumstances of extraordinary bravery during WWI.
3. Hogan Street shops
Look out for Tatura Hot Bread, this bakery dates back to 1878 and houses a historic oven.
4. Victory Hall
Opened in March 1925 by the then Governor General.
5. Sacred Heart Parish Church
This church was opened on August 7, 1889. It was rebuilt at a cost of 9000 pounds in a Romanesque style and blessed in 1912 as it had outgrown the previous building.
6. Sisters of Mercy Convent
Blessed in June 1941.
7. St Marys College Building
Built in 1901 with its beautiful balcony and cast iron work.
8. Tatura Wartime Camps Museum
Home to a plethora of artefacts depicting the history of the camps in the Tatura/ Murchison area from WWII.
Features
Playground
Picnic spot
Public toilets
Pram friendly
Local treasures
Art and culture
Nature trail
