MACARTHUR Macarthur is one of those towns one passes through and usually would not give the place a second thought. The Macarthur War Memorial should give cause to linger a little. Also some of the old buildings determine a bit of a looking over. Macarthur Post Office opened 1 January 1862. So Macarthur is a very old place. The name Macarthur for the town, though a rich English name is not readily recorded. A stroll around Macarthur reveals a proud community, a number of heritage buildings, including two 150 year old churches. The Macarthur Hotel is a century plus establishment that no doubt is the centre of the town now. The Macarthur War Memorial is a very tasteful and moving acknowledgement. All church denominations are represented in this small community. A look at the War Memorial determines a stop. Refreshment at the pub may be in order also. Heritage diary