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. 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 in circumstances of extraordinary bravery during WWI
3. Tatura Hot Bread
Dates back to 1878 and houses a historic oven.
4. Victory Hall
Opened in 1925 by the then Governer General.
5. Sacred Heart Parish Curch
Opened 7 August 1889. 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 Mary's Church Building
Built 1901, 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
