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25.01.2022 As far as Im aware there have been no further plans made for BTGW. I posted on this page to try and generate some interest. The new BTGW committee have been formed however I am not a part of that. The meeting was held 12 months ago.
24.01.2022 We had a very disappointing day today. Bill Murphy, one of our committee members and a couple of friends went to Red Hill to open the time capsule to take out the book that had the names of everyone who put something in the time capsule 25 years ago. We were going to contact all those people to be in attendence on the Easter weekend 2020 when the time capsule would be retreived. Bill found the capsule had been tampered with and whoever opened it had left a full can of Coke in there and of course with the pressure of the capsule it exploded and everything in the capsule was corroded and unrecognisable. I am going to suggest at our meeting on 15th October that we place another capsule on our anniversary weekend and ask everyone to bring something to place in the capsule to be opened in 2070. I will ad an update after our meeting on 15th.
24.01.2022 GULGONGS 150TH ANNIVERSARY BACK TO GULGONG WEEKEND By Joy Harrison Gulgongs 150th Anniversary Back to Gulgong Weekend at Easter Weekend 10th -13th April 2020 is shaping up to be a fabulous celebration. On Friday 10th April the Gulgong Tennis Club is putting on a games afternoon. The feature of the afternoon will be tennis matches played as the game was played back in 1870. White dresses, pants, white socks, white shoes etc. and with the old wooden rackets. Michelle Ga...udry who is organising the afternoon said she is even looking for white tennis balls which would have been used around that time. There will be other games there also for adults as well as children. A complimentary afternoon tea will be served for all who attend. Saturday 11th April will be a huge family fun day on Red Hill commencing at 10am. There will be market stalls, face painting, jumping castle, Cobb & Coach Rides, Trike Rides, music and food. At 12 noon there will be colonial games such as a three legged race, sack rack and egg and spoon race. Following these games there will be age foot races for the children with prizes for the place getters. These will be followed at 2.45.pm by the Gulgong Cup, a foot race for the more experienced runner. The winner will receive a trophy. At 3pm we will be placing goods in the Time Capsule to be opened in 2025 at the 175th Anniversary. It is to be decided yet where the Time Capsule will be buried after vandals destroyed the time capsule placed on Red Hill at the 125th Anniversary. The day will conclude around 4pm. The Gulgong MADs will put on a performance on the Saturday night in the Prince of Wales Opera House. This is guaranteed to be a great evening which the MADs is known for. The weekend celebrations will end on the Sunday evening with The Grand Colonial Ball at the Gulgong RSL Club. The club will be putting on a complimentary champagne on arrival. When seated there will be a two course dinner served with tea and coffee. After dinner the band will play 70s and 80s music including a barn dance and other old time dances as well as the popular music of the 70s and 80s. It is guaranteed to be a night to remember so start polishing your dancing shoes. The RSL has given us a special price for this night and that is $40 per head. I doubt you can get a dinner and dancing anywhere for that. We really appreciate Jimmy Gaudrys and the Clubs generosity. Make sure you book early. You can book singularly or a table (each table seats 6 or a long table of 12). To make your booking call Joy Harrison for details or more information 0418 541998 or email your booking to [email protected]. We all look forward to seeing you there. See more
23.01.2022 This photo shows the memoriabilia we have for the 150th anniversary weekend. It is a calico shoulder bag and a stubbie holder. They will be available over the weekend. You can pre order and pick up over the weekend at a nominated spot. The cost is $20 for the two. If you would like to pre order you can contact Michelle [email protected]
23.01.2022 Hi Everyone for all those who purchased Ball Tickets at the RSL Club your refunds are there now waiting for you to pick up. For all those who purchased the tickets online or from me I have put the refunds in the mail today. Thanks again for your support and patience. Until we post again please keep safe and well.... Joy
22.01.2022 Last Monday night was out first meeting of the committee for Gulgongs 150th Anniversary Easter 2020. The committee are myself, Margaret Meredith, Jan and Kevin Robson(Kevin could have taught many of you), Michelle Gaudry, Councillor Percy Thompson and Tony Harrison. Some of the events for anniversary are commencing Friday 10th April an old fashioned games afternoon at the tennis courts including a tennis match in period costumes and old rackets, croquet, quoits etc. Saturda...y will be the opening of the time capsule on Red Hill that was placed there 25 years ago. After checking the contents it will be filled again to be opened in another 25 years. Saturday evening there will be a Vaudeville type show at the Opera House performed by the members of the MAD Society followed by a bonfire/BBQ for the town on Red Hill where there will be food stalls, music and dancing. Sunday there will be the annual rabbit races as the Bowling Club followed by a Grand Ball at the RSL Club in the evening. The ball promises to be a fitting end to a weekend of celbration. It promises to be a great night of great food, music and dancing (period costumes invited but not necessary). This is what came out of our first meeting the next meeting will be at the end of February. I will keep you posted. In the meanwhile if you have any suggestions for the committee please dont hesitate to let us know. It is your weekend as well. See more
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19.01.2022 Our first meeting of the new committee for the 150th anniversary will be 19th November. If you have any ideas for the celebrations please let me know and I can take them to the meeting. Stay posted i will give you a report after the meeting and hopefully with your ideas and ours we will have the makings of a fabulous weekend of celebration
19.01.2022 I have been keeping an eye on the news about the nightmare we have all been through and are still going through. With that said I am quietly confident our long weekend in October will be going ahead. The committee will have a meeting at the end of July early August and we should have a much better idea then if there will be any restrictions put onto our weekend (lets hope not). The tennis will be going ahead as sports are opening up now. The family picnic day on Red Hill shou...ld go ahead even with distancing we can manage that (I think people are used to it by now). I am sure we could manage the Ball even with some distancing restrictions it means we would not be able to have as many attend as we would have liked. Those that have tickets are OK it could mean we are limited to the extra number we can sell. Anyway I wont jump ahead we will wait until the committee meeting and then let everyone know. Lets pray there are no more outbreaks. See more
19.01.2022 STALLHOLDER EXPRESSION OF INTEREST BACK TO GULGONGS 150th ANNIVERSARY SATURDAY 11th APRIL 2020 ... For more information please contact Michelle Gaudry [email protected]
18.01.2022 STALLHOLDER EXPRESSION OF INTEREST BACK TO GULGONG'S 150th ANNIVERSARY SATURDAY 11th APRIL 2020 ... For more information please contact Michelle Gaudry [email protected]
18.01.2022 We will be holding our 150th Anniversary Back to Gulgong meeting next Tuesday. I know there are a lot of people coming back for this one especially those who are having a school reunion If anyone of you would like to see something happening for this special event now is the time to suggest it. We are open to suggestions as we want to make this the best event ever seen in our little town. Either post your suggestions here or email me [email protected]. I look forward to hearing from you before next Tuesday so I can put your suggestions to the committee. I will update you all on the outcome of the meeting next week.
18.01.2022 Last week the committee for the Back to Gulgong 150th Anniversary met and have put together a Preliminary Program to help you plan your weekend. PRELIMINARY PROGRAM FRIDAY 10TH APRIL 2020... 1.00PM GULGONG TENNIS CLUB will hold an Old Fashioned Tennis Match with clothing and rackets appropriate to the 1870s. There will be Old Time Games and a continuing afternoon tea for all. SATURDAY 11TH APRIL 2020 10.00AM RED HILL will be the focus of the days events. All Day: Market Stalls, Jumping Castle, Music, Stage Coach Rides, Food Stalls, Face Painting, childrens games, Puppet Shows. Easter Egg Hunt 1pm-2pm The Town Stroll will take place, please gather at Red Hill. 2pm 3.15pm Old Times Races will take place such as Egg and Spoon Race, Three Legged Race and Sack Races. There will be prizes for the winners. The Gulgong Gift a footrace for the young men with trophy for winner. The Old Buffers Race with a trophy for winner The Old Boilers Race also with a trophy for winner 3.15pm The Time Capsule will be opened. There will be a registration table for those interested in putting something back in the capsule to be closed again for another 25 years. 4.15pm to 5.15pm The Red Hill School will be open for inspection 5.15pm there will be a BBQ for all those there 6.00pm The day will close with a Fireworks Display 7.00pm The MAD Society will have a performance at the Prince of Wales Opera House SUNDAY 12th APRIL 2020 6.30PM for 7.00PM: The Grand Colonial Ball will be held at the Gulgong RSL Club. Pre-purchased tickets will be available closer to the time. As this is only the first draft of the Preliminary Program it will at least give you an idea of the activities for the weekend. This will be updated as needed at our future meetings.
17.01.2022 After the disappointment of having to cancel Gulgong's 150th Anniversary Back to Gulgong Weekend and it will be five years until the 155th I was thinking maybe we could have a Back to Gulgong weekend the October long weekend 2022. Hopefully the virus will be over by then with the introduction of a vaccine. Please let me know you thoughts as to go ahead with the weekend or not. Keep safe and well.....Joy
17.01.2022 At our meeting last night it was agreed to include with the calico bag and stubbie holder a town walk booklet that showcases all the old buildings in town and also a four A4 page booklet of old photos from 1870 -2020. It is a great piece of history. Photos collected by Alan Walker over many years and also some from the Pioneer Museum. All this for $20. The bag etc. can be purchased from Michelle Gaudry [email protected] they will also be available around town and on Red Hill on the Saturday 11th April The Family Fun Day. If there are any left they will also be at the Ball on the Sunday evening. If you havent purchased your Ball tickets you should do so asap as they are selling fast and we only have a limited number.
15.01.2022 .Space is still available for Stall holders. If you have something to sell. There will be a huge crowd judging by the response we are receiving. People are coming from everywhere. Albury, Queensland, Victoria just to name a few. If you are interested please email Michelle Gaudry [email protected]
15.01.2022 Easter weekend 10th to 13th April 2020 is Gulgongs 150th anniversary. This will be a very special celebration for our little town and I am inviting everyone to come up with ideas we can work on for this event. If you want more info or wish to get involved contact me on [email protected]
14.01.2022 For those who wish to place an item in the Time Capsule and will not be able to attend the Family Fun Day on Red Hill on Saturday 11th April, Bruce McGregor of McGregor Real Estate in Mayne Street Gulgong has agreed to accept any contributions. There will be a table set up on Red Hill on the Saturday with a book to register your item to go in.
14.01.2022 This morning we have been advised by NSW Health to postpone our event. It is disappointing but absolutely necessary. We will now be having it on the October long weekend so put that in your diaries. If you have purchased Ball tickets they will still be valid in October so keep them handy. For all those wonderful people who have been so patient and supported us from day one I would like to thank you. We look forward to seeing you in October.
12.01.2022 Only five weeks until our wonderful 150th anniversary celebration. Michelle has finally found white tennis balls to use in the "old time tennis matches" on the Friday afternoon 10th April commencing at 1.00pm. Make sure you come along and cheer on the teams playing in their "all whites" as they used to in 1870 and then join us for a complimentary afternoon tea. Good news for the runners participating in the "Gulgong Cup" We now have sponsored prize money of $250 first place ...sponsored by the Prince of Wales Hotel, second place $150 sponsored by the Centennial Hotel and third $100 sponsored by the Post Office Hotel. Make sure you put Saturday 11th April on your calendar for the Family Fun Day on Red Hill. It is going to be a fabulous day with music, food, market stalls, jumping castle, Cob and Co Coach Rides, face painting and all the colonial and age foot races for the kids and adults prizes will be given for all races. We want it to be like a Picnic Day enjoyed by the folk in the 1800s. See you there !! See more
11.01.2022 We held our second meeting for the 150th Anniversary of Gulgong and the back to Gulgong weekend. Easter 10th -13th April 2020. The major event which has been confirmed is the Grand Colonial Ball on Sunday 12th at the Gulgong RSL Club. We are now in the process of sourcing and booking appropriate musicians for the evening. We need a group who can play a variety of music from old time dance numbers to the modern numbers. We are following up a few suggestions. We now have a stro...ng committee in place. Myself as Chair, Alan Walker, Kevin and Jan Robson, Marg Meredith, Michelle and Rob Barton, Michelle Gaudry, Tony Harrison, Bill Murphy and Councillor Percy Thompson. We have had many suggestion thrown on the table and some we are considering are: Friday, A colonial games afternoon at the tennis club with various games including tennis games in the white clothes and old wooden rackets, coights, horseshoe throwing etc. Saturday commencing at 1pm. The afteroon will start with the opening of the time capsule on Red Hill which was placed 25 years ago and will then be placed again for another 25 years. The afternoon will continue on Red Hill with market stalls, races for the children such as a three legged race, egg and spoon race and a sack race. We are also looking at introducing a foot race to be known as the "Gulgong Gift". There will also be the "old buffers race" and the "old boilers race" There will also be entertainment for the young and old. The afternoon will continue until around 5pm when the fire pits will be lit for marshmallow toasting and a BBQ. The evening will conclude at around 7pm with a fireworks display. All this is to be confirmed so I will keep you updated. The committee also decided to have commemorative items for sale including a Polo Shirt, stubbie holder and a wine glass all with the 150th logo on them. More information on these later. Our next meeting is 25th June so will keep the information flowing. See more
11.01.2022 I will be continue to keep you up to date with what is going on and what and where things will be happening over October weekend. I imagine we will just follow the program for Easter but on different days.
11.01.2022 For all you fast runners in the district or intend visiting Gulgong for the 150th anniversary at Easter 10th to 13th April. Bring your running shoes. On Saturday 11th April we will be running the "Gulgong Gift" this will be a footrace for men and women with a prize of $250 and a trophy sponsored by the Prince of Wales Hotel. Prior to the Gift will be age races for children also with prizes for the winners. Bring your family as it will be a great day for the family. There will... be face painting, Cobb $ Co Coach rides, face painting, games, food and dring stalls as well as market stalls and music. Come and celebrate with us. GULGONGS 150TH ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND PROGRAM FRIDAY 10TH APRIL 2020 1.00pm GULGONG TENNIS CLUB will hold an Old Fashioned Tennis Match with clothing and rackets appropriate to the 1870s. There will be Old Time Games and a complimentary afternoon tea for all. SATURDAY 11TH APRIL 2020 10.00am - 4.00pm RED HILL will be the focus of the days events. All Day: Market Stalls, Jumping Castle, Music, Cobb & Co Coach Rides, Trike rides, Food Stalls, Face Painting, Childrens games and more. 12noon-1.00pm Colonial Games 3 legged races, sack races and egg and spoon races. By Gulgong Education and Environmental Centre. 1.00pm to 3.00pm Age races for children and adults. Including Old Buffers Race and Old Boilers Race 3.00pm The Gulgong Gift A footrace for the more experienced runner with a prize of $250 and a trophy sponsored by The Prince of Wales Hotel. There will be prizes for all the other races. 3.15pm to 4.00pm Time Capsule Locals and visitors will be asked to place goods in the time capsule to be opened in 2045. Items to be no larger than a normal sized envelope or at the discretion of the person accepting the goods being placed. SATURDAY EVENING 7.00pm The MAD Society are putting on a performance named The Roaring Days at the Prince of Wales Opera House. Tickets $15 available at the Post Office and at the door. SUNDAY 12th APRIL 2020 7.00pm for dinner at 7.30pm The Grand Colonial Ball will be held at the Gulgong RSL Club. Tickets on sale now at the RSL Club or by calling Joy on 0418541998 or email [email protected]. Tickets $40 each which includes complimentary champagne on arrival followed by a two course dinner with tea and coffee. Dancing all night to the 70s and 80s tunes by Never 2 Old. A great night is guaranteed. Sponsors: Mid-Western Regional Council, Stack Variety Store, Prince of Wales Hotel, Gulgong Chamber of Commerce, Gulgong RSL Club. Tickets are limited so make sure you purchase you tickets early so you dont miss out. Enjoy the weekend.
11.01.2022 I hope this finds everyone well and safe after the craziness of the last twelve months. When we had to cancel our 150th anniversary last year we spoke about having a Back to Gulgong weekend October 2022. Or we could make it at Easter 2022 and have the Gulgong 152nd Anniversary back to Gulgong weekend. I am putting out the feelers to see what everyone thinks. We are open for suggestions. Please let us know what you all think.... Joy See more
11.01.2022 The Back to Gulgong 150th Anniversary committee held their January meeting last night. Everything is moving along smoothly just a few loose ends to tie up and we will be ready. Easter is bearing down on us and if the next two months go as quickly as this month it will be here before we know it. Just an update from my post earlier this month. The Gulgong MADS have decided on a name for their performance on Saturday 11th April, it is entitled "The Roaring Days" it should be an... hilarious night. Tickets will be $15 each. I will let you know when they are on sale. Tickets for the "Grand Colonial Ball" are now on sale and are selling fast. You can purchase tickets by calling Joy on 0418541998 or emailing [email protected]. Tickets are also being sold at the Gulgong RSL Club. Jimmy Gaudry and the club have done a fantastic deal for us and the tickets for the ball are only $40 each this includes complimentary champagne on arrival, 2 course dinner with tea and coffee and then dancing all night. I cant think of better value anywhere. You can book a single ticket or a table of either 6 or 12..More news after our next meeting. See more
11.01.2022 The Program for the "Back to gulgong 150th Anniversary Weekend" is almost complete. The tickets for the "Grand Colonial Ball" are now available by calling Joy 0418541998 or emailing [email protected] Tickets are also available from the Gulgong RSL Club. With only 9 weeks to go make sure you get your tickets early. GULGONGS 150TH ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND PROGRAM... FRIDAY 10TH APRIL 2020 1.00PM GULGONG TENNIS CLUB will hold an Old Fashioned Tennis Match with clothing and rackets appropriate to the 1870s. There will be Old Time Games and a complimentary afternoon tea for all. SATURDAY 11TH APRIL 2020 10.00am - 4.00pm RED HILL will be the focus of the days events. All Day: Market Stalls, Jumping Castle, Music, Stage Coach Rides, Trike rides, Food Stalls, Face Painting, Childrens games and more. 12noon-1.00pm Colonial Games 3 legged races, sack races and egg and spoon races. By Gulgong Education and Environmental Centre. 1.00pm to 3.00pm Age races for children and adults. Including Old Buffers Race and Old Boilers Race 3.00pm The Gulgong Gift A footrace for the more experienced runner with a prize of $250 and a trophy sponsored by The Prince of Wales Hotel. There will be prizes for all the other races. 3.15pm to 4.00pm Time Capsule Locals and visitors will be asked to place goods in the time capsule to be opened in 2045. Items to be no larger than a normal sized envelope or at the discretion of the person accepting the goods being placed. SATURDAY EVENING 7.00pm The MAD Society are putting on a performance named The Roaring Days at the Prince of Wales Opera House. Tickets $15 available at the Post Office and at the door. SUNDAY 12th APRIL 2020 7.00pm for dinner at 7.30pm The Grand Colonial Ball will be held at the Gulgong RSL Club. Tickets on sale now at the RSL Club or by calling Joy on 0418541998 or email [email protected]. Tickets $40 each which includes complimentary champagne on arrival followed by a two course dinner with tea and coffee. Dancing all night to the 70s and 80s tunes by Never 2 Old. A great night is guaranteed.
09.01.2022 I have had a heap of enquiries regarding the Pub opening hours on Good Friday. I have just done a ring around and yes they will be open with restricted hours which are 12.00 noon to 10.00pm with no takeaway alcohol to be sold. So the pub crawls can take place.
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08.01.2022 Gulgongs 150th Anniversary celebration is planned for 10th-13th April Easter Weekend 2020. We have set up a group page. So for more information on the upcoming events please join the group. Gulgongs 150th anniversary group.
07.01.2022 The 150th Anniversary Weekend is drawing nearer. Plans are well underway for a fabulous weekend. If you are staying in Mudgee and wish to come to the Grand Colonial Ball on Sunday 12th April we will be running a bus from Mudgee to Gulgong and after the Ball from Gulgong back to Mudgee again. There will be more information as to the pick up and drop off once we know how many will be using the service. If you wish to come by bus please let us know as we need the numbers. Call Joy 0418541998 or email [email protected]
06.01.2022 One of the ideas I have had is a recreation of the bonfire that was held during the centenery celebrations at the shanty town built down past the hospital. I dont think we can manage the shanty town but I do think a large bonfire with food stands, dancing around the fire with folk music woulds be a great deal of fun and so unique for the city kids who will be there. What are your thoughts?? Keep the ideas coming in.
05.01.2022 Michele Gaudry still has Gulgong’s 150th Anniversay shoulder bags for sale for $10. The bags are good quality calico and include a stubborn holder and Gulgong photos dating back to early 1900’s. A bag would make a great Christmas gift. Call Michelle on 64741810 or email [email protected] We are meeting in the new year to discuss the possibility of holding a Back to Gulgong weekend October long weekend 2022. Let us know your thoughts. Have a wonderful Christmas and hope 2021 is a far better year for us all...Joy
04.01.2022 So the much discussed next Back to Gulgong Weekend is being planned for 2020, to coincide with the Henry Lawson 150th celebrations. Sounds a long way off, not really these things take a lot of planning, dollars and people to help. A meeting to form a new committee will be held on Thursday April 20th at 6pm at The Commercial Hotel Gulgong. Please come along and volunteer.
04.01.2022 Also on Easter Saturday the Bowling Club runs the rabbit races. This drags a huge crowd every year.
03.01.2022 Make sure to join the group Gulgongs 150th Anniversaryto receive all the updated information on the celebration plans.Make sure to join the group Gulgongs 150th Anniversaryto receive all the updated information on the celebration plans.
03.01.2022 Della Cansdell Taylor- Hi Della you and several others have mentioned a ball. You also want a school reunion. How wonderful would it be to hold the two together. All the students from school dressed in colonial dress (optional) and the townfolk coming together in one huge event. I am sure all the folk who watched you grow up would love to see you all again........Your thoughts.
03.01.2022 One thing I forgot to mention which is possibly one of the major events and that is the opening of the time capsule which was buried on Red Hill 25 years ago. We are going to dig it up and have a look at what was it in and then we are going to invite townsfolk to place items in there to be opened again in another 25 years.
02.01.2022 It is with disappointment that I write this post tonight. I have just come from a meeting of the committee of Gulgongs 150th Anniversary and the unanimous decision was to cancel the 150th celebration during the long weekend in October. The committee has put in a lot of hours of organisation for this event and for that I want to thank them all. It was not an easy decision to make but we feel it is for the best. For all of you who have purchased ball tickets your money will be... refunded. If you picked up you tickets from the RSL your refund will be waiting for you there. It will take a week or so to get all this organised so you can pick up your refund after 11th August. For those who booked online or through me your refund will be posted to you as I did your ball tickets. We have purchased a number of the 150th anniversary calico shoulder bags including a stubbie holder and four sheets of old Gulgong photos. These will now be available for $10 instead of $20 and can be purchased from Michelle Gaudry at [email protected] so dont miss out get in touch with Michelle. The committee is now talking about a celebration in 2025 for the 155th Anniversary so keep watching this space. Thank you all for being so patient and I am sure you will agree that we have made the right decision for our safety and the safety of all our friends. Joy See more
01.01.2022 Hi have this photo from a parade I am not sure which one but I am sure someone will know one or all of these bathing beauties.
01.01.2022 After our disappointment with the time capsule we are off rearing to go again. We had a meeting last week and have decided we will go ahead with another time capsule next year being such an important event (150th anniversary). This time the capsule will be more secure. We are asking everyone to bring something to put in the capsule on the Saturday on Red Hill but nothing larger than a letter envelope. Again we will make the reopening 25 years time in 2045. Plans are well unde...rway for the "Old time" tennis match and afternoon tea on Friday 10th April. Saturday, family day on Red Hill is shaping up to be a fabulous day that we will all remember for a long time. The Gulgong Music and dramatic Society are planning a great performance on the Saturday evening. I will give you more information as it comes to hand. The Grand Colonial Ball on Sunday 12th will be just that, grand. We have booked a local band that excel in the 70s and 80s music so bring your dancing shoes. Colonial dress is optional. The evening will consist of complimentay champagne on arrival, once sitting a two course dinner will be served and then the dancing will start. We are now going to have monthly meetings, so I will soon be able to let you know the cost of the night and where to book your tickets. It is guaranteed to be a wonderful night. Until next month.....Joy See more
