FORBES
Forbes is the next town encounted
after Parkes when traveling southwards. Now, Forbes is a really nice
town and has a lot to offer the visitor. A stopover here is a must.
Magnificent churches, old pubs and an
interesting history is the magnet.
John Oxley passed through in 1817 during one of the first inland
expeditions. He was unimpressed. After a non event gold discovery,
settlers moved into the district in 1834.
The name "Forbes"
celebrating Sir Francis Forbes was declared from Sydney as the result
of a possible government administrative error. But stuck.
One of Australia's most
renowned bushrangers, Ben Hall, was shot dead in gun battle about
20 kilometres (12 mi) to the north-west of town on 5 May 1865. Hall
and his gang were famous for stealing. He is buried in the Forbes
Cemetery. Kate Kelly, the sister of bushranger Ned Kelly, lived in the
town, and drowned in Lake Forbes while saving an aboriginal child
during one of the lake's floods. She is buried in Forbes Cemetery.
There is no ‘on display’ information to this historic fact.
The hotels in Forbes are
mostly represented by the old vintage style pubs._small.JPG)    
The churches are all
classic designed 100 year old buildings and quite magnificent.      
The Forbes War Memorial is
located in the town’s central gardens and is a worthy testament.
The Forbes Museum is the
Vintage Car Display on the southern entry to the town. This is well
worth the visit.
The Historical Museum is the cbd area.
Forbes is a really
nice place that deserves a stop over at a minimum.  
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