GUNNING
Being Gunning this era is a challenge.
Just half a century ago this place was a destination of repute. Wheat,
Wool and plus a being a transport hub bestowed on Gunning great
wealth. Today, nothing.
No highway and shrunken distances have confined
Gunning, today at the mercy of ‘what’s next’. Gunning was originally a
coach stop, and service centre for the surrounding farms mainly
growing Merino. It had a police station and court house, post office,
and school.
The main railway from Sydney arrived in 1875 and
was completed through Melbourne in 1881.
That said from an historic perspective
there is a lot going for the town and in the new tourism era, that
history may bring visitors.
The Telegraph Hotel is the sole
survivor from many pubs and accommodation services.
The War Memorial is just by the Post
Office.
The churches are/were century old plus
structures      
A visit to Gunning is recommended. The
place is quiet, and a few moments and a coffee or refreshment to
savior what was will be a pleasant surprise.
Heritage diary
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