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Wentworth
Falls, Blue Mountains
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History
Tarella was built in 1890 by John McLaughlin, a Sydney solicitor, on a
50 acre grant of land awarded to him for his service in the Volunteer
Reserve.
The house continued to be owned by the McLaughlin family
until the estate was left to the BMHS on the death of the last
member of the family, Beryl
McLaughlin, the Society's benefactor.
The cottage stands in its original state, and is set up in the
period of the early 1900's.
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Tarella Cottage in the 1990's. |
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Facilities
- Refreshments, home made by our volunteers, are available when the cottage is open for
weekends.
- Children's "I Spy" competition, with a small
prize.
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Disabled access to research room.
- Admission Charges
- Adults $5.00, Children free
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An early photo of Tarella, c1916, with the McLaughlin family gathered
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Open to the public 4 weekends per year, & by
appointment.
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Openings for 2007
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- Jan 20th & 21st, 10am - 4pm
A Children's Weekend with all our children's memorabilia
on
display, games to play, quizzes, 'I Spy' and an opportunity
for kids to dress up in Victorian dress.
- April 14th & 15th, 10am - 4pm
Craft Show, locals craftmen will display their excellent
gifts and there will be demonstrations too.
- September 15th & 16th, 10am - 4pm
Featuring displays of photographs and memoralbilia to
compliment History Week.
- October 13th & 17th, 10am - 4pm
Spring Festival with displays of Spring flowers from
the gardens of the Blue Mountains.
- Home-made refreshments will be available every day
we are open and the Research room will be open with a
research officer on hand to answer queries. There will
also be photographic displays.
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- Private Openings
- Groups of 20 or more are very welcome, and refreshments
can be provided as required.
Please contact the Society to arrange a date for your
group visit.
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| Tarella is owned by the Blue
Mountains Historical Society and staffed by volunteers. |
Location
99-101 Blaxland Rd
(Off the Great Western Highway, 5 minutes from Wentworth Falls shops by
car.)
Wentworth Falls, NSW 2782.
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Contact
PO Box 17
Wentworth Falls, NSW 2782
Phone: (02) 4757-3824
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