After two blocks turn right into Martin St and have a look at the Anglican rectory To the left is the Argyle Inn , still operating as an hotel. On the other side of the road is a group of old shops and just to the north of the inn are some stone buildings, now a cafe. Historic Walk - Museum Just north of the Argyle Inn, on the other side of the road, is the old Wesleyan Church which was built in on land donated by Macarthur's sheep overseer, Thomas Denning.
The local historical society now makes its home here. It is open on long weekends. Historic Walk - School and Hotel Just beyond the museum is the public school, established in and adjacent that is the former Royal Hotel s. A short distance along, to the left, are the old Presbyterian manse and church, now owned by the proprietors of Cushendall Vineyard.
To the right is the town's oldest surviving building, which was built some time prior to as the poundkeeper's residence. To he left is the town's oldest two-storey building , now the site of Taralga Vineyard.
Continue on to the Bannaby St corner where you will find the old Catholic complex which consists of the fine sight of St Ignatius' Church the present buildi ng dates from , the former Catholic School and a presbytery c. It is now privately owned. On the southern side of Walsh St are the new Catholic buildings - school, convent and presbytery all and Christ the King Church On the other side of the road is the old police residence. Picnic Area A picnic area is located 3 km north of town near the bridge over Woolshed Creek.
Stonequarry General Cemetery Located about 5 km north-west of Taralga, off Golspie Rd, this picturesque and historic cemetery has been in continuous use since and features some well-executed marble and sandstone monuments reflecting mid-to-late 19th-century prosperity.
Raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, red and black currants and tree fruits are available from November to April. Jams are available all year.
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All Accommodation. Major Events. All Events. All Attractions. Featured Listings. Taralga is located km south-west of Sydney, 45 km north of Goulburn and metres above sea level. No one is sure where the town got its name. One theory is that it is a contraction of "trial gang" as it was a place where convicts were tried for their crimes.
Another claims that "taralga" means "native companion" a name for the bird we now know as the brolga in the language of the local Aborigines. There is a self-guided tour brochure, Taralga: A Heritage in Stone , which lists 41 places of interest in the town, 23 of which are on four blocks along Orchard Street. Like most historic towns the best way to explore the town is to get a copy of the brochure and go for a mooch down the main street.
The logical starting place is at the northern end the Wombeyan Caves end of Orchard Street and some of the highlights include:. It was for many years the surgery of local doctor, Ettie Lyons.
Lyons was one of the first female doctors in New South Wales. She began practising in Taralga in and continued as the town's doctor for the next 37 years.
Built on land donated by the son of wool pioneer John Macarthur, Taralga was cleared and developed by convicts in the mid s. Step back in time at the Taralga Historical Society Museum. This museum is home to a colonial cottage, slab dairy, shearing shed, blacksmith complex, all complete with colonial style fittings and furnishings. The Argyle Inn is the oldest trading hotel in Taralga, now lovingly restored and serving fresh produce from local farms in its restaurant, a Good Food Guide hat winner.
Alternatively, the Taralga Hotel is a classic country pub with hearty meals.
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