HAY
Hay is
just about in the middle of nowhere, but in fact in the middle of
everywhere from NSW perspective. Hay has a lot of history and is also
an historic town.

Located on the main route
approximately midway between the large cities of Sydney and Adelaide
at the junction of the Sturt, Cobb and Mid-Western Highways. The
township itself is built beside the Murrumbidgee River, part of the
Murray-Darling river system;

The locality where Hay
Township developed was originally known as Lang’s crossing place
(named after three brothers named Lang who were leaseholders of runs
on the southern side of the river). It was the crossing on the
Murrumbidgee River of a well-travelled stock-route (known as “the
Great North Road”) leading to the markets of Victoria
During World War II Hay was
used as a prisoner-of-war and internment centre, due in no small
measure to its isolated location. Three high-security camps were
constructed there in 1940. The Hay Museum (an excellent and converted
rail station) gives an excellent portrayal from that era.
Be sure to check out the conveniences.     _small.JPG) 
The Churches in Hay are a
mix of the traditional and modern.   
Two of the Hotels are
modern NSW pubs. The New Crown being a vintage hotel. (Refreshment
beckons)   
The Boar
and War Memorials
are separately located. 
Hay would normally be
considered a pass through town, but the museum determines a minimum of
half a day is required.
Heritage diary 
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