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Known as The Birthplace of Our
Nation – Sir Henry Parkes vision of a united Australia was
presented in his famous Federation Speech at the Tenterfield
School of Arts on 24th October 1889. This led to the federation
of all Australian states into the Commonwealth of Australia in
1901.
Tenterfield retains its place as
one of the country’s most significant historical settlements
through preservation of many other landmark buildings and sites
such as the Railway Station, Police Station & Goal, The
Tenterfield Saddlery, Deloraine, Stannum House, Stretford House,
St Stephens Church (Banjo Patterson married here in 1903) Major
JF Thomas grave (local solicitor who defended “The Breaker”
Morant).
Impressive colonial architecture
combined with magnificent natural features (including Bald Rock
& Boonoo Boonoo Falls National Parks) panoramic landscapes, 4
definite seasons - autumn one of the most striking in New
England - create a back drop unequalled for the living history
book that is Tenterfield.
Add the mystique of Aboriginal
lore, bushrangers, New England vineyards and cuisine, historic
villages and the picture takes on a depth that will have you
wanting to return.
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