The Bishops cottage was typically austere and had a display on an old church pew of hymn books and bibles. The bank also contained a bed which makes me wonder did the manager live there too or was that when he had to do overtime?
I forgot a lot of bits that were mostly of interest to the men, like the small engine collection, the boiler shed, the farmers store and the blacksmith. All fascinating displays.
One hut held a beautiful bottle collection. Near that was a general store. Lots of memories in that one.
The jewellers was a lovely collection of watches and fine china and brooches and pipes. The shoemaker had lots of lasps and some old shoes that were handmade.
There was also a perfect outside 'dunny'! And an old lunch hut from one of the stations.
The second pub, of course there was a second pub, was being used as a tearooms and souvenier shop.
So there you go, two shots at getting it right and I have more than likely still missed something.
The other thing of note was the cleanliness of the buildings and displays. Someone has done a lot of dusting.
Today we are going 144kms to Chilligoe to see some caves. Stay tuned.
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