We walked around the town today to see the history of the area. Unfortunately little of their built history remains as the place gets consumed by unit blocks for retirees. We met up with Edmond Barton who orchestrated the federation of Australia in front of the Royal Hotel which was built in 1840.
The only remaining government building is the Court House built in 1869 and recently conserved.
The Court and chambers are in good shape.
The old cemetery remains as do some of the old churches. The town originally drew it's water from a convict built well which is still in place.
During the afternoon we toured the northern side of the town and all the new housing being constructed on the sand islands in the Hastings River. We were able to see the town and campgrounds from the northern banks of the river.
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