Of the two adjacent cottages, one dates from the early s and one from c. Across the road is the Deanery which was built in as a rectory. It is surrounded by a veranda and fine gardens. There is the Post Office with its sombre sandstone colonnades; the Classical Revival court house with its colonnaded and stone-flagged veranda, gabled central section and intricate fretwork under the eaves; and the site of the former police station , now the NSW Sheriff's Office, which was conceived as an harmonious complement to the court house.
The Sheriff's Office is built of the same local bricks and features many identical architectural elements - note the columns. The original court house once stood to its rear and the footings remain. All three buildings were designed by colonial architect, James Barnet. Across the road are buildings of historic interest: 58 Victoria Street is the Post Office Hotel which dates from and, at 54, is Fitzgeralds Chambers an elegant two-storey Classical Revival building.
The table in question is almost 11 metres long and can seat 40 people. The pub's website recounts: "In the beginning Spiro Notaras makes the following statement from the smallest table in the pub , "You know, Greg, if I can find a tree big enough, I could cut the table top in the one single slab from one log". Spiro finally finds his tree, a huge Blackbutt eucalyptus Pilularis reaching high above the canopy of "Wedding Bells" state forest near Woolgoolga, NSW.
The log, over 11 metres in length, and weighing 6 tonnes is transported to the J. Notaras and Sons sawmill in South Grafton where it is seasoned for 7 months. The finished table top is manoeuvred through a side window by a team of volunteers with only inches of clearance.
Istria Heritage Trail No. It is open from The home houses a collection of historic furniture, a piece Wedgewood collection, and extensive photos, maps and old memorabilia from the local area. One of the city's most elegant homes, it was built around by local architect Frederick Schaeffer and is open from 1. Arcola Heritage Trail No. Whilst the southern wing of the home emits the original warm, romantic, river inspired memories of yesteryear the invigorated and sunny north aspect blossoms like Venice in spring.
The fresh modern improvements can have you anywhere in the world, at a given time and have balanced this property package beautifully. Bronte and Abbotsford Heritage Trail No. They were built around Of particular note are the timber decoration, the detailed chimneys and the roofs.
They are a reminder of the affluence of Grafton at the time. Grafton Gaol Heritage Trail No. The buildings are of the highest quality with some fine decorative detailing throughout. Note particularly the ornate entranceway and elaborately moulded timber gates. Commercial Precinct Heritage Trail No. Built in sandstone with a slate roof and cast-iron decoration, the striped colour scheme is authentic.
It was one of the town's first buildings to have its first floor elevated above flood level. It was built in to replace the original hotel which had been destroyed by fire. Opposite is Market Square: a pleasant park adjacent to the town's clock tower. It was named after the Susan which was the first ship to enter the Clarence River in On board was a crew of cedar-getters led by ex-convict Richard Craig who, as an escapee seven years earlier, had provided the first European report of the 'Big River'.
The western section of the island is dominated by a subtropical rainforest which is inhabited by a large colony of flying foxes bats. Grey-headed flying foxes are most common but there are also little red and black flying foxes. There is a walking trail with interpretative signage and there are fine stands of Moreton Bay Figs and Tulipwood. The only access is by private boat or canoe and the best landing place is the sandy south-eastern tip of the island.
There is a jetty at the end of Prince Street in Grafton which is a suitable departure point. The fact that the park is some 40 km from the Pacific Highway means that it is a mixture of peaceful, isolated beaches, excellent coastal bushwalking and high quality fishing, surfing and swimming.
The Yuraygir National Park was proclaimed in Another notable building in Grafton is Schaeffer House Fitzroy Street , which is an historic Federation home. It contains the collection of the Clarence River Historical Society, and is also well worth a visit. Terms and Conditions - Privacy Policy. Grafton's Unique History and Heritage Discover the Grafton of the past that has shaped the thriving regional city it is today.
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