check for road closures, Silver City Races and more

Good morning all,

We actually had a few dirt roads closed through the week, an odd storm here and there. Who knows it could happen again this week, so if you see an odd storm cloud or two, hasten with caution.

Hope some of you took in some of the goings on last week, there were interesting things happening hell west and crooked.

Actually the Broken Hill Art Gallery is still buzzing with exhibitions showing right up to next month. If you can make it to Broken Hill, then it’s almost a must you head down the Wentworth road next Friday and take in the “Nanua Picnic Races”, about 40 km. down, not far, and those good people will entertain you for Friday and Saturday, (Friday night music too).

If you’re at all a racing fan, I suggest you make your way back to “the Hill” then, check the city out for a few days, trip out to Peter and Patsy at the Silverton Pub is absolutely compulsory, and then line up for the Silver City Races the following Saturday, 28th. Big day in Broken Hill, and you’ll probably end up back at Silverton next day anyway!

Not in that neck of the woods, then what about all that’s happening in Wagga in October. Still to come down there is “the Cork and Fork” weekend, (the name speaks for itself) and the Octoberfest at the Thirsty Crow.

Moving into November, we have celebrations in Wentworth on the 3rd. to 5th. celebrating the Paddle steamers Ruby and Marion. This is a big event and I feel you should book if you want to be part of the fun. Otherwise, if you are still wandering round “the Hill’ then the Demo Club have Legions of Rock and Roll happening on the 3rd. Nov. As well.

Leaving all that aside, we mustn’t forget that all those good people up at Bourke are still well and truly catering for the travellers. You have Paddle steamer cruises down the Darling, Poetry on a plate with Hully, cranking up the old vintage engine each day, and a host of other activities that you can’t jump over!

So, my friends, there you have it for another week. Please  stop by in our little town and have a look at our history, duck up to White Cliffs for the day. People still think it’s a dirt road, it’s an easy hour on bitumen! And well worth the run.

Till we meet again,  cheers  Bill Elliott. Wilcannia Tourism Association.

 

“Never let the things you want, make you forget the things you have.”