WENTWORTH
Wentworth is the small town in the
deep south west of NSW located where the Darling River join the Murray
River.
Both
in full flood when visited.
Wentworth
is just over 30 kilomtres from Mildura and both towns are thriving on
the grape, orange and associated fruit industries. A very wealthy
region. 
Named after the famous
explorer and politician William Charles Wentworth and the Moorna Post
Office opened on 22 February 1855 and was renamed Wentworth in 1860.
In 1876 Wentworth Township
was described in the following terms: abridged
“The township is built on
rising ground, and, saves in very exceptional seasons, is quite out of
reach of flood waters. The population is between 400 and 500. The
place appears prosperous and progressive. Wentworth possesses a
custom-house. The other public buildings are a post and telegraph
office, for Wentworth is on the main telegraph line to Adelaide, and a
court-house
and offices. There is a resident police magistrate, and two churches
in Wentworth are buildings creditable to the town. The Roman Catholic
Church is a brick structure, the Protestant Church and several
hotels.”
Here are the Churches   
And, here are the Surviving
hotels
This an old pub, have a look inside   
The Wentworth War Memorial
is in the cbd.
Prosperous then and
prosperous now, but Mildura, over the border has been the town to
absorb most of the regions populations’ growth.
The Gaol and Museum are certainly
worth a visit. Allow time to absorb and enjoy. 
The nearby Perry Sand Hills are a unique
contrast to the general landscape. 
Wentworth is a great little town with
lots to do. Allow a few days to enjoy.
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