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MULGOA BICENTENNIAL COMMUNITY EVENT
SATURDAY
7 NOVEMBER 2009
200 years
BUS TRIPS NOW FULLY BOOKED! No further bookings can be accepted.
Welcome to Mulgoa
The Mulgoa Progress Association (MPA) was formed in the early 1900s to progress the welfare and amenity of the Mulgoa community and to foster public interest in social and cultural activities. The MPA champions the conservation of the heritage and environment of the Mulgoa Valley. We meet the first Monday in the month at 7:30 pm in the Mulgoa Tennis Shed except where this falls on a public holiday (the meeting is held the following Monday). There is no meeting in January. Click here to contact Mulgoa Progress
The Mulgoa Valley Landcare group was established to protect and restore the natural heritage of the Mulgoa Valley through community education and participation in LandCare. Click here for further information regarding the
Mulgoa Valley Landcare Group
MULGOA BICENTENARY
This year marks the Bicentenary of the grant of land at Mulgoa to Edward Cox on 1st November, 1809, confirmed by Governor Macquarie on 1st January, 1810.
The settlement of the Mulgoa Valley began with the building of ‘The Cottage’ in 1810. William Cox’s three sons George, Henry and Edward lived at ‘The Cottage’ before developing their own properties: ‘Winbourne’ (1824), ‘Glenmore’ (1825) and ‘Fernhill’ (1842). With St. Thomas’ Church (1836-1838), these buildings reflect the early pioneering phase of prosperity, evolution of architectural styles and the social and religious aspirations of the Cox family.
Celebrations will be opened at 11 am in Mulgoa Park by Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO, Governor of New South Wales.
A VILLAGE FETE: 10 am—3 pm in Mulgoa Park (Mulgoa Road, Mulgoa):
Art & Crafts | Books | Jumping Castles | Face Painting Garden and Food Stalls | Entertainment | Old photos | Farm Animals | Wood turning | Vintage Cars, Machinery & Bikes
BUS VISITS TO HISTORIC HOUSES: to inspect ‘Fernhill’, ‘Winbourne’ and ‘Fairlight’ (gardens only) and ‘Glenleigh’ (garden and Interior). Buses will leave from Mulgoa Hall, Mulgoa Park. Inspections by bus only. Bookings essential. Tickets available for 9.30 am departures only. Cost: $25 per person. To book: Send cheques, made payable to Mulgoa Progress Asssociation, PO Box 71, Mulgoa 2745, with a stamped addressed return envelope and telephone contact details. BUS VISITS NOW FULLY BOOKED! No further bookings can be accepted.
St. Thomas’ Church and ‘Glenmore’ can also be viewed by the public. Maps available at Mulgoa Park.
OPEN GARDENS SCHEME: ‘The Cottage’ garden will be open on 7/8th November. Dr. James Broadbent will speak at noon & 2pm each day, on the history of the house and its garden, as well as the design and planting of Sydney's early colonial gardens. Open: 10am-4.30pm. Admission $7.00.
NPWS DISCOVERY WALK in the Mulgoa Nature Reserve to explore the ruins of Sir John Jamison’s ‘Regentville’ and the Cumberland Plain Woodland. 12 - 2pm. Meet at the corner of The Avenue and Sir John Jamison Circuit, Glenmore Park. Free.
